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 meets US NSA Jake Sullivan; discusses bilateral ties

EAM Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan; discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues. The meeting took place as Sullivan, the outgoing US NSA, embarked on a

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Maldives foreign minister to arrive in India, meet EAM Jaishankar on Friday

Maldives foreign minister to arrive in India, meet EAM Jaishankar on Friday

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel will arrive in New Delhi Thursday evening on a three-day India visit during which he would also be holding discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. Khaleel was appointed as Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs on September

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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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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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