Iran has reiterated that it won't negotiate in public over its nuclear regime. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi made this point after his planned address of the Carnegie announcement for international peace was cancelled over disagreements over the format.

Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi's nuclear speech canceled after dispute with organizers

Hungary foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has lauded India's role when it comes to Russia Ukraine war. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, FM Szijjártó said,'We respect the role of India & PM Modi. He consistently spoke about stopping the war, in favour of peace'.

Modi’s visits to Moscow in July 2024 and Kyiv in August 2024 showed India’s willingness to act as a bridge between the conflicting parties, conveying messages and advocating for negotiations.

The Hungarian FM pointed that India-Hungary ties have "improved a lot in past few years, based on respectful cooperation". He pointed out, 'PM Modi, PM Orban are patriotic leaders, who consider national interest number one'

Dismissing criticism over importing energy from Russia, he said, 'We don't care of European criticism on improving Russian energy. We have been importing energy from Russia. Russia proved to be a reliable partner.'

PM Modi spoke in favour of peace, Hungary FM Péter Szijjártó on war in Ukraine

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi is in Afghanistan, where he held a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister, on Sunday. This marks Aragchi's first visit to Afghanistan since his appointment as Iran's foreign minister.

Iran foreign minister on Afghanistan visit

Staying with news from West Asia, Syria's Foreign Minister, Assad al-Shabani, has arrived in Saudi Arabia. The visit comes as part of Damascus' effort to renew its relations with Riyadh, following the severance of ties between the two countries in 2012 during the Civil War.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shabani lands in Riyadh in a bid to renew ties

Syrian authorities name HTS commander as defence minister

Earlier on Saturday, the ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, SANA said



Prime Minister Modi has departed for Kazan to participate in the 2024 BRICS Summit. During the event, he will engage with world leaders to discuss crucial topics, including economic cooperation and global security challenges. The summit presents an opportunity for India to strengthen ties within the BRICS framework and collaborate on pressing international issues. Stay tuned for updates on Modi's meetings and key discussions.

BRICS SUMMIT 2024: Indian PM Modi Lands in Russia’s Kazan For BRICS Summit, To Meet President Putin

China's disappeared Foreign Minister Qin Gang has reportedly been demoted to low level publishing job. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has declined to comment on Qin’s current role. The Washington Post in its report cited two former US officials dealing the Fall From Grace of the Chinese Diplomat who was once called a 'Wolf Warrior'.

China's disappeared foreign minister demoted to low-level publishing job

China's disappeared Foreign Minister Qin Gang has reportedly been demoted to low level publishing job. Watch for more details.

Report: Qin Gang demoted to low-level publishing job

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Saudi Arabia to attend the inaugural India-Gulf cooperation council foreign ministers' meeting. This significant gathering includes representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.

S. Jaishankar in Riyadh for first India-Gulf Foreign Ministers' meeting

Ukraine's cabinet is undergoing an avalanche of resignations days after President Zelensky indicated that a cabinet reshuffle was in the works and amongst the high-profile resignations is that of Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine-Russia war: Ukrainian foreign minister resigns ahead of expected cabinet reshuffle

PM Modi will be in Poland this week during which he will meet President, PM, pay homage to Indian soldiers, meet the Indian diaspora. WION's Principal Diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibal spoke with Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski about the significance of this visit. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's Poland visit: Poland Deputy Foreign minister speaks to WION on PM Modi's visit | Exclusive

PM Modi's Poland visit: Poland Deputy Foreign minister hails long-standing relations with India

India to host BIMSTEC foreign ministers' meet next week

Maldives Foreign Minister Zameer mindful of concerns over China vessel visit; seeks debt relief from India

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer is set to visit India, likely on May 9, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. This visit will be the first high-level visit by a senior official from the Muizzu government to India since the government assumed office in November last year. Watch to know more.

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer likely to visit India on May 9

'Toys our children play with': Iranian foreign minister reacts on Israeli strikes

India can replace China as major semiconductor manufacturer, says Taiwan FM Joseph Wu

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Russia's foreign minister arrives in China - Israel reduces troops in South Gaza - Netanyahu: One step away from victory - Iraq to send 10 mn litres of fuel to Gaza - India: NIA says 'unprovoked' attack on team - US: Boeing flight loses engine cover - Eclipse watchers hope for clear weather

Russia foreign Minister arrives in China | Eclipse watchers hope for clear weather

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong ties knot with partner Sophie Allouache

Qin Gang, the former foreign minister of China, who was missing from public view since June last year, has resigned from the national legislature. Qin was dismissed as foreign minister in July 2023. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas | China: No official reason for Qin's dismissal

Exclusive: India-Middle East Europe Corridor an opportunity to establish real connectivity, says ex-Italy FM

Czech Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavsky of Czech Republic has highlighted his country's readiness to cooperate with India, particularly in the areas of research, and innovation. He also spoke on India's successful G20 presidency. Watch WION's diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal in an exclusive conversation with Jan Lipavsky.

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky in an exclusive interview with WION

Exclusive: Estonia's foreign minister talks drones, cybersecurity, and global trade in interview with WION

Exclusive I India an 'important partner' in ensuring rules-based world order: Finland FM 

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis speaks to WION on India-Greece relationship. He said, 'India & Greece share a lot of common values. We are two nations with great history, we are nations that are based on principles & we share common things. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Delhi, he said, 'We have traded our relations to a strategic one. There is a huge upside when it comes to economic and cultural...India is the fifth largest economy...We expect to have a significant upgrade in our ties.' Watch to know more!

Greek Foreign Minister speaks to WION on India-Greece relationship

Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal at the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, Tanzania Foreign Minister January Makamba said, 'The State visit of President of Tanzania to India last year was very important. It catapulted our relations in the higher level, a lot of agreements were made, it really elevated already existing good relations between our two countries...' Watch to know more!

'As India rises, it hasn't forgotten its roots as a country in global south': Tanzania FM

Exclusive | UPI to be launched in Sri Lanka on February 12, says Foreign Minister Sabry

Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month

We treat Pakistan’s security as our own: Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit Iran on Jan 15

A shocking video of former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emerged on the internet, showing the police and jail authorities manhandling, pushing, dragging and eventually detaining him. His detention came even as the country’s Supreme Court granted him bail in the state secrets case last week. He was due to be released Tuesday (Dec 26) but Rawalpindi authorities issued an order for his 15-day detention just before the release order. Before being taken away, Qureshi shouted, “They are making fun of Supreme Court’s order and arresting me in another false case.”

Pakistan: Former minister Mahmood Qureshi rearrested under GHQ attack case

Zambia’s Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo stepped down following massive public outcry over his alleged dealings with a Chinese businessman.

Zambia’s Foreign Minister resigns amid outcry over Chinese business dealings

Zambia’s Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo steps down after public outcry over Chinese business dealings

Zambia’s Foreign Minister Stanley Kakubo steps down after public outcry over business dealings

The sudden disappearance of Chinese Supremo Xi Jinping's favourites in his cabinet has sparked speculation and questions. Now months later, it looks like we're getting some answers. According to the American news outlet - Politico, a "Stalin-like purge" is being carried out in China. Former Chinese Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, who has not been seen in public for months, may have been a victim of this "purge."

Gravitas: Was China's former Foreign Minister a traitor? Did Qin Gang sell nuclear secrets to West?

Watch: 'Bharat is a belief, an attitude', says India's Foreign Minister Jaishankar

Pekka Haavisto has been Finland's foreign minister for the past four years. He has helped get Finland into NATO and now he's spinning records as DJ Pexi getting young voters on the dance floor in his attempt to become Finland's next president.

Will 'DJ Pexi' become Finland's next President?

Kissinger should have apologised for 1971 war role: Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen

Australia foreign minister touts Tuvalu security, migration pact

Canada has once again made a poor diplomatic show as it chose to evade the most important question posed by a journalist amid the country's row with India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. During the interaction with the media, after Canada withdrew 41 of its diplomats from India, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly was asked a straightforward question. The question was whether Canada has shown the evidence to India which confirms that there is an Indian government hand behind the killing of the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as alleged by Ottawa.

Canadian minister dodges direct question on Nijjar killing evidence | WION

This election will be about India and China jostling for influence in the Indian Ocean nation that lies on a key trading route.

Maldives polls: Why are the stakes high for both India and China?

'It is still a world of double standards': EAM Jaishankar takes dig at ‘dominant’ nations

Recent developments include the Communist Party's probe into former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang amid claims that he had an extramarital affair while serving as China's ambassador to the United States. In light of its rivalry with the United States, China has stepped up efforts to protect national security, as seen by the inquiry.

China: Big revelations by American Publication in former FM Qin Gang's case

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Russia from September 18 to 21

China lodges complaint over German foreign minister's 'dictator' jibe

Maldives votes in runoff elections on September 30 after neither candidate could reach the 50% vote mark in the first round. Incumbent President Ibrahim Solih holds a district pro-India stand. His primary opponent Mohammed Muizzi is against the India tilt and has a strong pro-China leaning. This election will be about India and China jostling for influence in the Indian Ocean nation that lies on a key trading route.

Maldives - an India vs China election battleground

Iran's foreign minister who is on a visit to Syria addressed a press conference with a Syrian counterpart in Damascus on Wednesday. During the Press event, he slammed the recent United States delegation that visited the Rebel Health territory in Northwestern Syria.

Iranian foreign minister condemns Israeli strike on Syrian airport

Libya suspended its foreign minister following her recent meeting with her Israeli counterpart. The country's Prime Minister stated in a formal document released by his office that Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush is facing temporary suspension it added that she will be subject to an administrative investigation by a Justice Minister's chaired commission.

Libya's Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush suspended over meeting with Israeli counterpart

Greece can become India's gateway to Europe, says Foreign Minister Gerapetritis

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