Jaishankar meets Swift CEO in Delhi

In this picture released on Oct. 19, 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets SWIFT CEO Javier Perez-Tasso in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: X/@DrSJaishankar via PTI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Swift CEO Javier Pérez-Tasso in New Delhi on Monday (Oct 19, 2026) and said they discussed the importance of facilitating smooth and efficient global trade and also exchanged views on geopolitical challenges in this regard.

Based in Belgium, Swift is a globally inclusive organization that serves institutions and individuals around the world, according to its website.

In a post shared on X, Mr Jaishankar said: “I am delighted to have met SWIFT CEO Javier Pérez-Tasso in New Delhi today. He discussed the importance of facilitating smooth and efficient global trade.”

“They also exchanged views on the geopolitical challenges in this context. @swiftcommunity.”

Published – 19 October 2026 22:36 IST