India's diplomacy, 10 to 16 August 2026

6 developments with 7 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.

Monday, 10 August

Statement Slovenia
India condemns defacement of its Embassy premises in Ljubljana
The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the defacement of the premises of the Embassy of India in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements. It said diplomatic premises are inviolable under the Vienna Convention and that India has taken up the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities in New Delhi and Ljubljana so that the perpetrators are held accountable.
Source: Statement on defacement of the premises of the Embassy of India in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Mauritius
Dr. Bhooma VG selected as Vice-Chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute in Mauritius
Dr. Bhooma VG (IRPS (Retd)) has been selected as Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) in Mauritius. The institute, formerly the Civil Service College, was jointly inaugurated by the Prime Ministers of India and Mauritius in March 2025 and is being developed as a centre of excellence for the African region.
Source: Dr. Bhooma VG (IRPS (Retd)) selected to the post of Vice-Chancellor at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI), Mauritius, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dialogue United States
9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meets at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru
The 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group was held on 5-6 August 2026 at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, advancing civil and commercial space cooperation under the TRUST Initiative. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation after the NISAR launch, and NASA invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, building on the Artemis Accords.
Source: Joint Press Release: 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Visit Côte d'Ivoire
Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Côte d'Ivoire's 66th National Day as Guest of Honour
Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Abidjan from 6 to 8 August 2026 as Guest of Honour at the 66th National Day celebrations, where an Indian Armed Forces Marching Contingent took part in the parade. He held talks with the Ivorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, called on the President, and met the Indian diaspora.
Source: Visit of Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh to Côte d’Ivoire, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit Liberia
Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti makes official visit to India, holds talks with EAM
Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti made an official visit to India on 13 August 2026 and held talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on areas including technology, agriculture, health, mining and energy. EAM congratulated her on the opening of the Embassy of Liberia in New Delhi. They also spoke about the importance of reformed multilateralism, including a reformed UN Security Council.
Source: Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia to India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Visit Lebanon Palestine
Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sripriya Ranganathan announced to visit Lebanon as part of regional tour
The Ministry of External Affairs announced that Secretary (CPV & OIA) Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan will pay an official visit to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon from August 16-21, 2026. She will meet her counterparts and various stakeholders, with discussions on regional developments. It is her maiden visit to these countries in her current capacity.
Source: Visit of Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA) to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon (August 16-21, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

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