# Indian diplomatic engagements in Africa, Middle East and CIS

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-diplomatic-engagements-in-africa-and-middle-east
> Updated: 2026-10-24T15:54:50.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has undertaken a series of diplomatic engagements to strengthen bilateral relations across multiple regions.

Following a five-day visit to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia, Jaishankar focused on expanding cooperation in sectors such as trade, defense, health, and digital technology. In Ghana, the two nations signed Memorandums of Understanding regarding scientific, academic, and agricultural research. Discussions also addressed the role of the Global South and support for the African Union’s permanent membership in the G20.

During a subsequent visit to the United Arab Emirates to attend the 2nd Raisina Middle East Forum, Jaishankar met with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili. Their discussions centered on expanding cooperation in business, connectivity, culture, and people-to-people ties, including trade, tourism, and education. He also scheduled meetings with UAE officials to review the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Expanding his outreach, Jaishankar extended Republic Day greetings to Kazakhstan to reaffirm the bilateral Strategic Partnership. In New Delhi, he hosted African Heads of Mission to discuss the India-Africa partnership, emphasizing opportunities in trade, investment, connectivity, and capacity building. He noted that future partnerships should focus on “creating capabilities rather than promoting dependencies.”

## Claims

- S. Jaishankar extended Republic Day greetings to the government and people of Kazakhstan. (single source)
- India and Kazakhstan maintain a bilateral Strategic Partnership. (single source)
- Jaishankar hosted Heads of Mission from African countries in New Delhi. (single source)
- Discussions with African Heads of Mission covered trade, investments, connectivity, and capacity building. (single source)
- Jaishankar will attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30-31, 2026. (single source)
- The G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will be hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (single source)
- The G20 agenda includes energy security and technological innovation. (single source)
- The G20 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled for December 14-15, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: India's Jaishankar engages in diplomatic outreach with Kazakhstan, Africa, and G20

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed strategic ties with Kazakhstan, hosted African Heads of Mission to discuss multipolarity, and prepared for the 2026 G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the US.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-jaishankar-engages-in-diplomatic-outreach-with-kazakhstan-africa-and-g20

### 2026-10-14: S. Jaishankar meets Georgian FM in UAE

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Georgian FM Maka Botchorishvili in the UAE to discuss expanding ties in trade, connectivity, and culture.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/s-jaishankar-meets-georgian-fm-in-uae

### 2026-10-11: S. Jaishankar strengthens India-Africa ties during visit to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia to bolster bilateral ties in trade, defense, technology, and agriculture, signing key research agreements in Ghana.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/s-jaishankar-strengthens-india-africa-ties-during-visit-to-ghana-cte-divoire-and-ethiopia

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