India allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock in Kochi after technical trouble, Jaishankar says, stressing humanitarian considerations and warning that many cargo ships attacked at sea have Indian crew.
Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar highlighted how technology, demographics and the rise of the Global South are reshaping global influence and weakening the dominance of traditional power centres.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister defended Tehran’s role in Gulf security and warned of retaliation against attacks, while stressing that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolve the conflict.
At Raisina Dialogue 2026, US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau highlighted India’s demographic strength, economic potential and strategic importance, calling it a country that will help shape global developments.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Dhungyel's visit to India will impart further momentum to bilateral ties.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday expressed the confidence that the Indo-US partnership and the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump will grow in the coming years.
In his keynote address, Luxon said India and New Zealand are so fortunate to live in one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world.
"Italy is working to be the bridge connecting the eastern Mediterranean, Africa and Europe," said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
PM Meloni noted that the threats posed by climate change, terrorism, war and rapid digital transformations could only be addressed by greater international resolve.
Giorgia Meloni will be the chief guest and the keynote speaker at the inaugural session of the eighth Raisina Dialogue.
