India's diplomacy, 27 July to 2 August 2026

4 developments with 4 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.

Monday, 27 July

Statement Ukraine
India summons Ukrainian Ambassador over attack on vessel MV OMORFI that killed an Indian national
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, over the attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI, which resulted in the death of an Indian national. The Ministry conveyed its serious concern and condemned attacks on commercial shipping, saying actions that endanger civilian seafarers are unacceptable.
Source: Ambassador of Ukraine to India summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Mexico
Ngulkham Jathom Gangte named next Ambassador of India to Mexico
Shri Ngulkham Jathom Gangte (IFS: 1994), presently Special Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mexico. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Ngulkham Jathom Gangte appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mexico, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Visit Bhutan
Foreign Secretary Misri co-chairs 5th India-Bhutan Plan Talks in Bhutan
Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri visited Bhutan from 30-31 July 2026 to co-chair the 5th Plan Talks with Mr. Pema Lektup Dorji. A total of 12 new projects worth INR/Nu. 3,320 million were approved, taking the total to 82 projects under the 13th Five Year Plan. An Umbrella Line of Credit Agreement for INR 4000 crore was exchanged.
Source: Joint Press Release: Official Visit of Foreign Secretary of India to Bhutan for the Fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks for the 13th Five Year Plan (July 30-31, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Call United Kingdom
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls PM Modi after assuming office
Prime Minister Modi received a telephone call from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and congratulated him on assuming office. They discussed cooperation in priority areas in line with the India-UK Vision 2035 and welcomed the recent entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Source: Prime Minister receives telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (July 31, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

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