India's diplomacy, 21 to 27 September 2026
5 developments with 6 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 22 September
Meeting
JapanForeign Secretary meets Japanese LDP parliamentary delegation led by Taro Kono
A delegation of Japanese Parliamentarians from the Liberal Democratic Party led by Mr. Taro Kono met the Foreign Secretary on September 21, 2026, during a visit under the India-Japan Distinguished Visitors Programme from 18-22 September 2026. Discussions covered defence, economic security, supply chain resilience, trade and technology, and the delegation assessed the need for a more intensive economic security partnership.
Source: Foreign Secretary meets with Parliamentary Delegation from Japan (September 21, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Wednesday, 23 September
Meeting
United Arab Emirates
FranceIndia, France and UAE foreign ministers hold trilateral meeting in New York on UNGA sidelines
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, French Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in New York on 22 September 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA session. They reviewed trilateral cooperation in space, artificial intelligence and culture and heritage, discussed West Asia, and agreed to meet at regular intervals.
Source: India-France-UAE Trilateral Ministerial Meeting, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement
OmanIndia condemns attack on MV Cape Dao off Oman; one Indian seafarer killed
India condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao off the east coast of Oman. Of the 20 Indian seafarers on board, 19 were rescued and 1 Indian national lost his life. The Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities for early repatriation of the seafarers, and India thanked the Omani authorities for their support.
Source: Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Meeting
UruguayEAM Jaishankar and Uruguay's Foreign Minister co-chair India-CELAC meeting in New York
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the India-CELAC Expanded Troika Meeting with Mr. Mario Lubetkin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, on 22nd September 2026 on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. According to the MEA, 30 of 33 CELAC members took part, and participants agreed to work on an institutional mechanism to review engagements periodically.
Source: India-CELAC Foreign Minister’s Meeting co-chaired by EAM along with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 24 September
Dialogue
European UnionFifth India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue (September 24, 2026)
The 5th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue was held on September 24, 2026 at Brussels, Belgium. The Indian delegation was led by Ms Subhashini Narayanan, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, and the EU delegation by Mr Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy, European External Action Service.
Source: Fifth India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue (September 24, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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