External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Meets SWIFT Chief in Capital

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met SWIFT CEO Javier Pérez-Tasso in New Delhi on Monday, October 19, 2026. The two leaders discussed how to keep global trade smooth and efficient. They also talked about how world politics and tensions affect trade. SWIFT has its headquarters in Belgium. Its website says it is a global group that helps people and institutions all over the world. After the meeting, Mr. Jaishankar shared a post on X to express his gladness about the interaction and the topics covered.

Context

Meetings between foreign ministers and major global financial networks help nations align on economic stability and trade security. SWIFT is a key messaging system that banks across the world use to securely send money and trade messages. This kind of diplomatic engagement highlights how nations work with international financial bodies to navigate global challenges.