InternationalSunday, 5 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Jaishankar’s 6-nation tour begins July 5, 2026; UNSC 2028-29 campaign launch in New York
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit six countries from July 5, 2026, and launch India’s UNSC 2028-29 campaign on July 13 in New York.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a six-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Belgium and the U.S., with India’s official UNSC 2028-29 campaign launch scheduled in New York on 13 July 2026.
Key specifics
- The Gulf leg covers 4 countries: Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, from 5 July to 10 July 2026.
- The New York visit on 13 July 2026 will launch India’s official campaign for the UN Security Council tenure 2028-29.
- Jaishankar will attend the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting in Brussels on 14 and 15 July 2026.
- The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) was unveiled in 2022.
- The TTC focuses on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and cybersecurity.
Exam lens
TNPSC international relations MCQ angle: six-nation tour, 4 Gulf countries, 13 July 2026 UNSC campaign launch, 2022 TTC, and Brussels meeting dates are the key facts.