Ministry of External Affairs

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the Indian government agency responsible for the country's foreign policy and international relations. It represents India in international forums, manages diplomatic missions, and advises the government on foreign affairs. The MEA is newsworthy due to its involvement in responding to international incidents and representing India's interests abroad. Recent events highlighting the MEA's role include its call for accountability from Australia regarding the theft of a Gandhi statue in Melbourne and its dismissal of a reference to Prime Minister Modi's Israel visit in a released Jeffrey Epstein email. These actions demonstrate the MEA's ongoing responsibility to protect India's image, address concerns of the Indian diaspora, and engage with international developments that may impact India's standing or interests.