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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Jaishankar Set to Crisscross Six Nations, With an Eye on India's UN Security Council Bid",
  "summary": "External affairs minister S. Jaishankar leaves on Sunday for a tour of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium, one that includes launching India's UNSC campaign and a meeting of the India-EU tech council.",
  "content": "External affairs minister S. Jaishankar begins a marathon six-nation tour from Sunday, travelling across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium in an itinerary that runs from July 5 to July 15.\n\nFour Gulf nations in the opening leg\nJaishankar's first stop covers four Gulf countries, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, over July 5 to July 10. The timing is notable, the visit comes right after a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, a development that is rapidly reshaping the political landscape across the Gulf region.\n\nWhat the foreign ministry said\nIn a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to 10. During this leg, he is expected to hold talks with his counterparts and top leaders in each of the four countries. The MEA said the trip will focus on deepening bilateral ties with all four nations while also creating room for discussions on regional developments and issues of shared interest.\n\nNew York stop to launch India's UNSC bid\nOnce the Gulf leg wraps up, Jaishankar will travel to New York on July 13. There, he will formally launch India's official campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term, putting India's bid on the international stage.\n\nFinal leg in Brussels for the India-EU tech council\nThe last stop of the tour takes Jaishankar to Brussels, the Belgian capital, where he will attend the third meeting of the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on July 14 and 15. The MEA confirmed he will also hold talks with his European Union and Belgian counterparts during this leg.\n\nWhy the TTC matters\nThe India-EU Trade and Technology Council was set up in 2022 to smoothen cooperation on critical technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors and cybersecurity. This third meeting comes at a time when countries around the world are increasingly prioritising technology and supply chain partnerships.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe direct effect on ordinary readers' daily lives may not be immediate, but the trip carries real long-term consequences.\n\n• Across India: If India's campaign for a UNSC seat gains ground, it strengthens the country's voice on the global stage.\n• For Indians working in the Gulf: Large numbers of Indian workers live in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, so stronger ties with these countries raise hopes of better cooperation on their safety, jobs and visa matters.\n• For tech and business: Deeper cooperation with the EU on AI, semiconductors and quantum computing could open new opportunities for India's tech industry and startups.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How long does Jaishankar's tour run?\nThe tour runs from July 5 to July 15.\n\n2. Which countries will Jaishankar visit?\nHe will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium.\n\n3. What is the backdrop to the Gulf leg of the visit?\nThe visit comes amid shifting regional developments following a recent peace agreement between the United States and Iran.\n\n4. What will Jaishankar do in New York?\nOn July 13, he will launch India's official campaign for a UNSC seat for the 2028-29 term.\n\n5. Which meeting will Jaishankar attend in Brussels?\nHe will attend the third meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) on July 14 and 15.\n\n6. When and why was the TTC established?\nThe TTC was set up in 2022 to boost cooperation on key technologies like AI, quantum computing, semiconductors and cybersecurity.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/national/chhaha-deshon-ki-yatra-para-nikalenge-jaishankar-unsc-sadasyata-ki-daura-bhi-hogi-shuru-4787",
  "category": "India",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-04",
  "tags": [
    "S Jaishankar",
    "UNSC membership",
    "India EU TTC",
    "Gulf countries tour",
    "Qatar Bahrain Kuwait Oman",
    "India foreign policy"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}