Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Reaches Zurich Ahead of UNGA Amid Russia Sanctions Tensions
S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, stopped in Zurich on his way to New York.
He is going to attend an important week of United Nations meetings.
He will lead India’s delegation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
He is scheduled to speak to the General Assembly on September 26.
In Zurich, India’s ambassador briefed him about relations with Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Jaishankar will also meet officials from different countries in New York.
His visit comes after the United States passed and signed a bill targeting countries that buy Russian energy.
India says it wants to protect energy supplies for its people and continue buying from different sources.
S. Jaishankar arrived in Zurich while traveling to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly high-level week.
The Indian Embassy said Ambassador Kumar briefed Jaishankar on India-Switzerland-Liechtenstein relations and recent high-level visits.
Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26.
He is expected to hold bilateral and plurilateral meetings during the UNGA visit.
His trip follows United States legislation allowing penalties of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, including India.
- Who
- S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, and representatives of the United States, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and other countries.
- What
- Jaishankar is traveling to New York to lead India’s delegation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level week and is expected to discuss international and bilateral issues, including Russia-related sanctions.
- When
- He arrived in Zurich on Monday, and his United Nations General Assembly address is scheduled for September 26.
- Where
- The trip includes Zurich, Switzerland, and New York, United States.
- Why
- He is attending the United Nations General Assembly, conducting bilateral and plurilateral meetings, and engaging amid tensions over United States measures targeting buyers of Russian energy.
India’s Energy-Security Position
United States Sanctions Measures
Energy sourcing
India’s Energy-Security Position
India says it remains committed to protecting energy security for its 1.4 billion people and continuing diversified sourcing based on market conditions.
United States Sanctions Measures
United States legislation allows the imposition of penalties, including tariffs of up to 100%, on major countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
Diplomatic engagement
India’s Energy-Security Position
Jaishankar’s UNGA visit provides India an opportunity to engage with United States and other international counterparts through bilateral and plurilateral meetings.
United States Sanctions Measures
The legislation creates a basis for pressure on Russia’s energy-trading partners, including India, after President Donald Trump signed it into law.
- Visitor
- S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister
- Transit stop
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Destination
- New York, United States
- UN event
- High-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session
- Scheduled address
- September 26
- Zurich briefing
- India’s ambassador briefed Jaishankar on relations involving India, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, including recent high-level visits
- Sanctions legislation
- United States legislation allows tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India
- India’s position
- India says it will protect energy security for its 1.4 billion people and maintain diversified energy sourcing
