EAM Jaishankar

January 21, 2025 10:12 PM

Rubio to Meet EAM Jaishankar, Quad FMs in First Foreign Visit

Rubio to Meet EAM Jaishankar, Quad FMs in First Foreign Visit In his first foreign engagement as the newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio will meet with the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping, including India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This meeting will be followed by individual discussions with each minister, starting with Jaishankar. Rubio, a former Senator from Florida, was sworn in earlier in the day by Vice-President J.D. Vance after receiving unanimo...

January 21, 2025 9:17 AM

Great honour to represent India at Trump inauguration ceremony: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that it was a "great honour" to represent India at the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump. Sharing the pictures of the inauguration ceremony on X, he wrote, "A great honour to represent India at the inauguration ceremony of @POTUS President Donald J Trump and @VP Vice President JD Vance in Washington DC today." His attendance underscores the importance of India-US relations and the global diplomatic ties shared between the two nati...

January 20, 2025 8:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar represents PM Modi as special envoy at Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his Special Envoy at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States in Washington, D.C., today. Sources reveal that Jaishankar is carrying a personal letter from PM Modi addressed to President Trump. As per established protocol, India often delegates Special Envoys of the Prime Minister to attend such inaugural events of Heads of State and Government. For instance, Defence Minister ...

January 14, 2025 12:52 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Spain Foreign Minister, strengthens India-EU relationship

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a two-day visit to Spain, met with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Monday, urging for deeper cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Spain. During the meeting, Jaishankar announced the signing of two key agreements between the two nations—one focused on sports and the other on sustainable urban development. "We have signed two agreements—one in sports and the other in sustainable urban development. The...

January 10, 2025 7:08 PM

Indian diaspora have left an indelible mark on global society: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, while addressing the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards Ceremony, emphasized the contributions of the Indian diaspora to global society. Speaking at the valedictory session, he noted how individuals of Indian origin have played key roles worldwide, including holding political positions and leading organizations. Jaishankar highlighted that these efforts have deepened India’s connections with other countries. Jaishankar said that the diaspora has contribut...

January 2, 2025 11:00 PM

Maldives foreign minister embarks 3-day visit to India for bilateral talks

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations in key areas, including maritime security, trade, and investment. This visit comes nearly three months after Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s state visit to India. On Friday, Khaleel is set to hold wide-ranging discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The talks will focus on enhancing the India-Maldives partnership across various doma...

December 13, 2024 1:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights Neighbourhood First Policy, discusses India-China border issues in Parliament

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday defended India’s Neighbourhood First policy in a discussion in Parliament, emphasizing India’s commitment to strengthening relations with its neighbors. In response to a question by Congress MP Manish Tewari, Jaishankar addressed concerns about India's relationships with neighboring countries like the Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Tewari had questioned India's neighborhood policy, pointing to instances where countri...

November 11, 2024 1:08 PM

India-Russia trade to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, says EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday projected that bilateral trade between India and Russia would surpass USD 100 billion by 2030, calling it a realistic and achievable goal. Speaking at the India-Russia Business Forum in Mumbai, Jaishankar said: "Our bilateral trade is today at USD 66 billion. This makes the goal of reaching USD 100 billion by 2030 more than realistic. The balance of trade however needs urgent redressal since it is so one-sided. It is imperative that ...

September 30, 2024 1:23 PM

EAM Jaishankar’s ‘fruitful week’ at UNGA79, interacted with 75 Foreign Ministers, representatives

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded an extremely 'fruitful week' at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), interacting with 75 Foreign Ministers and representatives to foster global cooperation. During his recent visit to United States, EAM Jaishankar participated in eight pivotal plurilateral meetings, including those of G20, G4, India Brazil South Africa Form (IBSA), BRICS, the first-ever Joint Ministerial Meeting of L.69 and C-10 group nations, India-CARICOM (Caribbe...

September 29, 2024 10:18 AM

Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed: EAM Jaishankar at UNGA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar on Saturday firmly stated that Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism is destined to fail, warning that such actions will have serious consequences. Addressing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Jaishankar emphasized that the key issues between the two countries are the need for Pakistan to vacate illegally occupied Indian territory and abandon its long-standing attachment to terrorism. The EAM sha...