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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India to explore closer collaboration with US in Trump 2.0 govt: S. Jaishankar

India to explore closer collaboration with US in Trump 2.0 govt: S. Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India would be exploring more “collaborative possibilities” with the US once the Donald Trump-led administration takes over. Addressing the CII Partnership Summit 2024 on the theme of ‘India and the World,’ S. Jaishankar said:

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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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EAM Jaishankar congratulates Herath on re-appointment as Lankan FM

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Herath on re-appointment as Lankan FM

Sri Lanka’s newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry a few hours after 21 cabinet ministers were sworn in before Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday morning at the Presidential Secretariat in

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Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats

Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, calling it “deeply concerning” during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at Parliament House, Canberra. “What happened yesterday at

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EAM Jaishankar confident of growing India-US ties regardless of election outcome

EAM Jaishankar confident of growing India-US ties regardless of election outcome

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed confidence on Tuesday that India-US relations would continue to grow steadily, regardless of the outcome of the US presidential elections. Speaking at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House in

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EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new consulate in Brisbane, strengthening India-Australia ties

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates new consulate in Brisbane, strengthening India-Australia ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar inaugurated the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane, Australia, on Monday, further solidifying India-Australia relations. Jaishankar, currently on a two-nation tour, will be in Australia until November 7 and will visit Singapore on November 8. He

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Jaishankar Clarifies Pakistan Visit Is for SCO Summit, not on engaging in a two-nation dialogue

Jaishankar Clarifies Pakistan Visit Is for SCO Summit, not on engaging in a two-nation dialogue

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that his upcoming visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit will not involve any India-Pakistan dialogue. He emphasized that the trip is primarily for a multilateral event. Acknowledging that his visit would attract significant

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50 Indian Fishermen Released as EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake

50 Indian Fishermen Released as EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday, emphasizing the importance of Sri Lanka in India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and the “SAGAR” (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision. Posting on X after

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EAM Jaishankar to Attend SCO Meeting in Pakistan

EAM Jaishankar to Attend SCO Meeting in Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Governments meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) announced. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed Jaishankar’s participation during a

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EAM Jaishankar Meets G4 Foreign Ministers on UNGA Sidelines

EAM Jaishankar Meets G4 Foreign Ministers on UNGA Sidelines

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in discussions with the foreign ministers of the G4 countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation among Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, particularly in the context of global

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EAM Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York Amid Tensions

EAM Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York Amid Tensions

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. This marks the first high-level engagement between India and Bangladesh’s interim

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