Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Holds UNGA Talks on Ukraine, Cooperation and Multilateralism
S Jaishankar is India’s External Affairs Minister.
He met foreign ministers in New York during a large United Nations meeting.
They talked about the Ukraine conflict, the Gulf crisis and other world issues.
India and Ukraine discussed the Black Sea and why ships should be able to travel safely there.
They also discussed working together in science, education, technology, agriculture and medicine.
Jaishankar spoke with other countries about trade, energy, training and education.
He co-chaired a summit about countries working together and following international rules.
He is scheduled to speak to world leaders on September 26.
S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers during the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in New York.
Talks addressed the Ukraine conflict, Gulf crisis, global developments, multilateral cooperation and United Nations Security Council reform.
India and Ukraine discussed Black Sea developments, freedom of navigation, peace efforts and preparations for their next intergovernmental commission meeting.
Meetings with Switzerland, Ecuador, Moldova, Slovakia and Hungary covered trade, energy, pharmaceuticals, education, technology and strategic ties.
Jaishankar co-chaired the inaugural P4M Summit and is scheduled to address the UN General Debate on September 26.
- Who
- S Jaishankar and foreign ministers from France, Ukraine, Moldova, Switzerland, Ecuador, Slovakia and Hungary.
- What
- They discussed regional and global issues, bilateral cooperation, multilateralism and United Nations reform.
- When
- The meetings and summit took place on September 22, 2026; Jaishankar is scheduled to address the General Debate on September 26.
- Where
- New York City, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.
- Why
- To discuss international crises, strengthen bilateral partnerships and promote multilateral cooperation and international law.
- Location
- New York City
- UN session
- 81st United Nations General Assembly
- Main issues
- Ukraine conflict, Gulf crisis, Black Sea developments and United Nations Security Council reform
- Bilateral cooperation
- Discussions covered economic, educational, technological, energy, pharmaceutical, agricultural and training ties
- Scheduled address
- Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Debate on September 26
- P4M Summit
- Jaishankar co-chaired the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace & Prosperity Summit with European Council President António Costa
- P4M co-sponsors
- Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada and Kenya
