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In Photos: EAM Jaishankar discusses India’s development partnership with Pacific Island nations

Updated On: 24 September, 2026 02:04 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed progress under the India-FIPIC framework and the India-UN Development Partnership Fund at the India-FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). (Pics/PTI) (Text: ANI)

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Welcoming representatives of Pacific Island nations to the Indian Mission in New York, Jaishankar said the meeting would take stock of the progress made since the third FIPIC Summit in 2023. (PICS/ PTI)
Welcoming representatives of Pacific Island nations to the Indian Mission in New York, Jaishankar said the meeting would take stock of the progress made since the third FIPIC Summit in 2023. (PICS/ PTI)
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He said India’s development partnership with Pacific Island countries has expanded through two key frameworks — the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and the India-UN Development Partnership Fund
He said India’s development partnership with Pacific Island countries has expanded through two key frameworks — the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and the India-UN Development Partnership Fund
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Through these initiatives, India has undertaken projects focused on strengthening livelihoods, building capacity and promoting sustainable development
Through these initiatives, India has undertaken projects focused on strengthening livelihoods, building capacity and promoting sustainable development
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Jaishankar highlighted India’s ongoing work to procure and supply sea ambulances to Pacific Island nations
Jaishankar highlighted India’s ongoing work to procure and supply sea ambulances to Pacific Island nations
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He said 12 member states had requested a total of 20 sea ambulances, with the procurement process currently underway in India. According to Jaishankar, India expects to be in a position to deliver the ambulances by March 2027
He said 12 member states had requested a total of 20 sea ambulances, with the procurement process currently underway in India. According to Jaishankar, India expects to be in a position to deliver the ambulances by March 2027
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The External Affairs Minister also proposed developing customised capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries based on their individual priorities.
The External Affairs Minister also proposed developing customised capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries based on their individual priorities.

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