Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Jaishankar Criticizes Western Hypocrisy on Operation Sindoor
During a visit to Luxembourg, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar talked about how some Western countries give advice to others but don't follow the same rules themselves.
He mentioned this while discussing India's Operation Sindoor, which happened in May 2025.
Jaishankar also met with Luxembourg's leaders and the Indian community there.
He praised the Indian community for their contributions to both India and Luxembourg.
The meetings focused on making the relationship between India and Luxembourg stronger in areas like technology, business, and politics.
Jaishankar also shared his thoughts on social media, highlighting the importance of the partnership.
S. Jaishankar criticized Western double standards in responding to global conflicts, citing reactions to India's Operation Sindoor.
Jaishankar met with Luxembourg's leadership and the Indian diaspora, praising their contributions to bilateral ties.
Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in political, business, and technology domains.
Jaishankar highlighted Luxembourg's influence in the European Union and its support for India-EU relations.
The Indian community in Luxembourg was commended for their integration and contributions to the host country.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Luxembourg leadership, Indian diaspora in Luxembourg
- What
- Discussions on bilateral cooperation, criticism of Western hypocrisy, appreciation of Indian diaspora contributions
- When
- January 6, 2026
- Where
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and address global geopolitical issues
- Key Figures
- S. Jaishankar, Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel
- Event
- Operation Sindoor
- Date
- January 6, 2026
- Location
- Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Key Themes
- Western double standards, global advice, bilateral cooperation, Indian diaspora contributions
- Social Media Updates
- Posts on X by S. Jaishankar
- Visit Duration
- Six-day visit to France and Luxembourg
- Key Areas of Cooperation
- Political, business, technology, fintech, AI, space, digital world, financial services, investment, innovation
Sources
India and Luxembourg can collaborate more productively in fintech, AI and space: EAM Jaishankar
India, Luxembourg can deepen cooperation in fintech, space and AI: Jaishankar
Luxembourg ‘very important’ partner for India, says Jaishankar, eyes deeper ties in fintech, space and AI
Luxembourg ‘very important’ partner for India: EAM Jaishankar
Piyush Goyal To Visit Brussels To Push EU Trade Talks
Jaishankar Sees Upswing in India–Europe Ties in 2026
‘At crucial time, Luxembourg seen as key partner in India-EU ties’: EAM Jaishankar
What Jaishankar said on India’s partnership with Luxembourg, neighbourhood policy, and equation with Pakistan
‘What they say is not what they do’: Jaishankar recalls global reactions to Operation Sindoor
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian diaspora in Luxembourg, lauds their valuable contributions
"They Offer Free Advice": S Jaishankar On Western "Hypocrisy" Over Op Sindoor
