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.
The Ministry of External Affairs is organising the event in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (URF) from March 2-4.
The dialogue, which was held virtually last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held in in-person format this year.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt along with a high-level business delegation will visit India from April 25-27 to take part in Raisina Dialogue.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday met his Argentine counterpart Santiago Cafiero, who is in India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue.
"As per established practices and procedures within SCO, all eight members, four observer states and other international dialogue partners will be invited to the meeting,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said when asked if the Pakistani PM would be invited.
