EAM Jaishankar

June 24, 2025 11:13 AM

Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan pillars of Viksit Bharat: EAM Jaishankar on Passport Seva Divas

Marking the 13th Passport Seva Divas, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that Seva (service), Sushasan (good governance), and Garib Kalyan (welfare of the poor) form the three foundational pillars of governance that will guide India towards becoming a Viksit Bharat (developed nation). In a post on X, the Minister praised passport authorities in India and abroad for their efforts to enhance service delivery and citizen empowerment. “Your commendable efforts, guided by Seva,...

June 16, 2025 8:51 AM

PM Modi’s Visit to Strengthen India-EU Ties, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting Cyprus counterpart

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday (local time) on his arrival at the Larnaca International Airport in Limassol and said that he was confident that that “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Mediterranean nation will deepen our longstanding bilateral ties and the partnership between India and the European Union. Taking to his official X account, EAM Jaishankar said: “Delighted to meet FM @ckombos of Cyprus on ...

May 21, 2025 9:01 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets Danish PM in Copenhagen, discusses green partnership, anti-terror cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to Denmark, met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal greetings and reaffirming India's commitment to deepen its Green Strategic Partnership with Denmark. Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Thank PM Mette Frederiksen for warmly receiving me in Copenhagen this evening. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Thank Denmark for its solidarity and ...

May 16, 2025 11:12 AM

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Taliban’s acting foreign minister, thanks him for support after Pahalgam

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday. The conversation came days after the Taliban administration—though not officially recognised by India—strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. Expressing “deep appreciation” for the condemnation, Jaishankar posted on X: “Welcomed his firm rejection of recent attempts to create distrust...

May 4, 2025 9:49 AM

EAM Jaishankar discusses Pahalgam terror attack with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with FM Lavrov of Russia yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice. Also spoke about our bilateral cooperation activities.” According to the Russian Forei...

April 25, 2025 7:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Israeli, Argentinian envoys following Pahalgam terror attack

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings on Friday with the ambassadors of Israel and Argentina in New Delhi, discussing key aspects of bilateral ties and the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. In a post on X, Jaishankar shared updates from the meetings, highlighting the support expressed by both nations in the wake of the incident. “A good discussion with Israeli Ambassador @ReuvenAzar in New Delhi today. Appreciated Israel's steadfast support i...

April 24, 2025 10:59 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: all-party meeting ends with show of solidarity, condemnation of carnage

The all-party meeting convened on Thursday under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam has concluded. All attending parties strongly condemned the attack, which claimed the lives of over 20 innocent and unarmed civilians—mostly tourists. A two-minute silence was observed in remembrance of those who lost their lives, before the commencement of the meeting. Emerging from the discussions, Union Minister Kiren Riji...

April 11, 2025 10:03 PM

India-Italy partnership continues to grow and evolve: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held “productive discussions” with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and Italy’s Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi. The talks focused on reviewing and enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), maritime and security affairs, research, technology, education, and culture. "Also excha...

February 26, 2025 11:45 AM

Assam can act as a hub for our Act East policy: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to the 'Act East, Act Fast, and Act First' policy, emphasizing Assam's potential as a hub for the 'Act East Policy.' Speaking at the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0 in Guwahati on Tuesday, alongside Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Jaishankar highlighted the shift in Delhi’s approach towards Assam and the Northeast under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership since 2014. "Happy to address Advantage Assam Summit 2.0 ...

February 18, 2025 9:18 AM

Talks between PM Modi, Qatar Amir will deepen our friendship: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed confidence on Monday that discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, would further strengthen the close friendship between India and Qatar. "Honoured to call on H.H. @TamimBinHamad, Amir of Qatar, on his arrival in New Delhi for a State Visit. Value his guidance on advancing our cooperation in many domains. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will deepen our ...