India and France can make a difference amid fast-changing global economy: EAM Jaishankar

India and France can make a difference amid fast-changing global economy: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasized that amid the rapidly evolving global economy, India and France have the potential to make a significant impact, including by motivating the rest of the European Union (EU). Speaking at the India-France CEO Forum

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EAM Jaishankar flags Rubio’s first bilateral was with him

EAM Jaishankar flags Rubio’s first bilateral was with him

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed his delight in meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for “his first bilateral meeting after assumption of office.” Jaishankar and Rubio met shortly after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which was the first

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Quad to be force for global good: S. Jaishankar in US

Quad to be force for global good: S. Jaishankar in US

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday, discussing “different dimensions” of ensuring a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. He tweeted that “Quad will continue to be a force of global good.” In addition

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Significant milestone, says EAM Jaishankar on inauguration of US consulate in Bengaluru

Significant milestone, says EAM Jaishankar on inauguration of US consulate in Bengaluru

The United States opened its consulate in Bengaluru on Friday, marking a significant step in enhancing diplomatic ties between India and the United States. The inauguration ceremony was attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and US

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EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20

EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA noted, “On the invitation of the Trump-Vance

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Gender equality, women’s development integral to India’s foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet

Gender equality, women’s development integral to India’s foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday chaired the fourth plenary session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, titled ‘Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Influence – Nari Shakti’, and remarked that progress is superficial until the human side is addressed. He

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EAM Jaishankar arrives in Bhubaneswar to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Bhubaneswar to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Bhubaneswar on Monday for a five-day visit to Odisha to attend the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which will be held here from January 8 to 10. Jaishankar was welcomed at the Bhubaneswar airport by Chief Minister

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EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims

EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by

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EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the

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EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington

EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The meetings focused on the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and current regional and global developments. Jaishankar

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‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General in Washington

‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General in Washington

Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has concluded a two-day conference with the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General, and “expressed confidence in the deliberations and noted that they would plummet the India-US partnership.”

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EAM Jaishankar meets Trump’s NSA pick Michael Waltz, looks ‘forward’ to working with him

EAM Jaishankar meets Trump’s NSA pick Michael Waltz, looks ‘forward’ to working with him

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for National Security Advisor, and said that he was “looking forward” to working with him. Both EAM Jaishankar and the next US NSA Waltz had a wide-ranging conversation on

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EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term

EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. “He will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a

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‘Important step forward in bilateral ties’, EAM Jaishankar says as Moldova opens embassy in Delhi

‘Important step forward in bilateral ties’, EAM Jaishankar says as Moldova opens embassy in Delhi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday called the opening of the Moldovan Embassy in New Delhi “an important step forward that will open new possibilities for our (Indian-Moldovan) partnership.” Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar wrote: “Delighted to jointly inaugurate the Embassy

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EAM Jaishankar meets president Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka’s role in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

EAM Jaishankar meets president Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka’s role in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, and highlighted the “island nation’s prominent role in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook.” He further expressed confidence that

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SS(UBT) MP asks PM, EAM to draw plans to rescue persecuted Hindus from Bangladesh

SS(UBT) MP asks PM, EAM to draw plans to rescue persecuted Hindus from Bangladesh

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Monday drew the attention of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to the plight of Hindu minorities in strife-torn Bangladesh and sought plans to rescue them if needed. In separate

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EAM Jaishankar to brief Lok Sabha on India-China relations today

EAM Jaishankar to brief Lok Sabha on India-China relations today

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will brief the Lok Sabha on Monday about the recent developments in India’s relations with China. Several other Union Ministers will also make statements on various issues in both Houses of Parliament. The EAM’s statement comes after Indian

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EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting

EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. The EAM on Tuesday wrote in a post on X, “A warm meeting with DPM

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EAM Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary meet in Rome, appreciate ‘steady momentum’ in strategic ties

EAM Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary meet in Rome, appreciate ‘steady momentum’ in strategic ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held discussions with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on Monday, ahead of the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being hosted by Italy, where India has been invited as a guest country.

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Australia Today responds after Canada blocks EAM Jaishankar’s press meet

Australia Today responds after Canada blocks EAM Jaishankar’s press meet

In response to the Canadian government’s decision to block the social media platforms of Australian news outlet Australia Today, the organization issued a statement on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to delivering critical news and diverse perspectives to the public. The controversy began earlier

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