India's diplomacy, 12 to 18 October 2026

Visit Canada

Working Visit of H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Mr. John Knowlton (October 13-15, 2026)

Source: Working Visit of H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Mr. John Knowlton (October 13-15, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Costa Rica

Operationalization of Indian Mission in Costa Rica

India has operationalized its new resident Mission in San José, Costa Rica, with effect from 10 October 2026. Embassy of India, San José (Camp Office) The operationalization of the resident Indian Mission in Costa Rica will help expand India’s diplomatic footprint in Central America and further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Costa Rica.

Source: Operationalization of Indian Mission in Costa Rica, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Statement China

Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding comments made by the Chinese side on Ladakh

It is reiterated that the UT of Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India. No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact. As for the press release by the Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI which is being referred to, it is self-explanatory.

Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding comments made by the Chinese side on Ladakh, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Russia Afghanistan

7th India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan (October 14, 2026)

The 7th round of talks under the ‘India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan’ was held in New Delhi on 14 October 2026. It was co-chaired by India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Mr. Pavan Kapoor and Russia’s Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, Mr. Aleksandr Venediktov.

Source: 7th India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan (October 14, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Visit United Arab Emirates

EAM’s visit to the UAE (October 14-16, 2026)

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be paying an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from 14-16 October, 2026. During the visit, EAM will hold bilateral meeting with his counterpart to review the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Source: EAM’s visit to the UAE (October 14-16, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Meeting Canada

Foreign Minister of Canada calls on Prime Minister (October 14, 2026)

Foreign Minister of Canada, H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Anand discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation.

Source: Foreign Minister of Canada calls on Prime Minister (October 14, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Statement United States

Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding an attempted mass shooting incident in the United States

We are deeply concerned by reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of Illinois. The reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the alleged plot, including references to violence against people of Indian origin, is particularly disturbing.

Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding an attempted mass shooting incident in the United States, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Suriname

Shri Ravi Shanker Goel appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname

Shri Ravi Shanker Goel (YOA:2009), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India in Medan, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname.

Source: Shri Ravi Shanker Goel appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Nepal

Shri Sudhakar Dalela appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal

Shri Sudhakar Dalela (IFS: 1993), Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

Source: Shri Sudhakar Dalela appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Dialogue Viet Nam

4th India-Viet Nam Security Dialogue (October 16, 2026)

The 4th India-Viet Nam Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 16 October 2026. It was co-chaired by India's Deputy National Security Advisor, Mr. Pavan Kapoor and Viet Nam's Deputy Minister of Public Security, Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung.

Source: 4th India-Viet Nam Security Dialogue (October 16, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Other Yemen

Shri Vipul concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Yemen

Shri Vipul (IFS:1998), presently Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Yemen, with residence in Riyadh.

Source: Shri Vipul concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Yemen, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India