EAM S Jaishankar

August 28, 2026 10:22 PM

Flash floods in Nepal: 320 Indians missing

At least 320 Indians remain missing, and 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that India stands ready to extend all possible help to Kathmandu to deal with the situation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 96 Indian nationals who were stranded on the Chinese side have safely crossed over to Nepal via land route. Twenty-one Indians arrived in New Delhi this af...

August 24, 2026 9:41 PM

Handed over ‘personal message’ from PM Modi, says EAM Jaishankar after meeting Putin in Moscow

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday and handed over a “personal message” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Pleased to call on President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Moscow today. Handed over a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting. “Briefed him on the deliberation held under the 27th IRIGC-TEC, reviewing our cooperation across a wide range of domains. V...

August 6, 2026 1:05 PM

‘Her Legacy Will Continue to Inspire Generations’: BJP Leaders Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Death Anniversary

BJP leaders on Thursday paid heartfelt tributes to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary, remembering her outstanding contributions to Indian diplomacy, parliamentary traditions, and public life. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extended a humble tribute to Swaraj and said, “A humble tribute on the death anniversary of Sushma Swaraj ji-an eloquent orator, a sensitive leader of the people, a former External Affairs Minister, and a recipient of the ‘Padma Vib...

August 5, 2026 2:05 PM

EAM Jaishankar interacts with visiting UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar interacted with Permanent Representatives of the United Nations (UN) from 17 countries who are visiting India on a study tour. “Delighted to interact with Permanent Representatives of the United Nations from 17 countries, visiting India on a study tour. As the global order transforms, reformed multilateralism reflecting the aspirations of the Global South is the need of the hour,” EAM Jaishankar said on Tuesday on social media platform X. “Ou...

January 19, 2026 2:47 PM

Selective targeting of India is unfair, says Jaishankar during Poland talks

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski in New Delhi, reviewing the expanding India–Poland Strategic Partnership and exchanging views on key regional and global developments. Welcoming the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and his delegation, Dr. Jaishankar said the meeting was taking place at a time of considerable global churn and underlined the importance of exchanging perspectives between countries located in dif...

November 20, 2025 7:15 PM

India, Australia review ties at 16th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the 16th India–Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue continues to serve as a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Holding talks in New Delhi with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Jaishankar said the partnership reflects shared trust, democratic values and a common vision for a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific. “As we mark five years of that partnership, the warmth and...

October 27, 2025 12:35 PM

EAM Jaishankar, New Zealand PM Luxon discuss bilateral cooperation, Indo-Pacific security in Malaysia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring a secure and stable Indo-Pacific region. EAM Jaishankar, who is representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, shared details of the meeting on X. “A pleasure meeting PM Christopher Luxon of New Zealand on the s...

August 21, 2025 8:57 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls on Russian President Putin

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during his three-day visit to Russia. The Minister co-chaired the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) and addressed the India-Russia Business Forum. Jaishankar also held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and reviewed the bilateral agenda while exchanging views on regi...

August 19, 2025 10:48 AM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Russia, meet counterpart, co-chair IRIGC-TEC 26th Session: MEA

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will embark on a three-day official visit to Russia on Tuesday, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. During the visit, scheduled till August 21, he will meet his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov and also co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation. In an official statement, the MEA said that the visit of the External Aff...

March 9, 2025 10:10 AM

Making up for many things we could & should have done earlier says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Manchester, the United Kingdom, and said that "India was making up for many things that perhaps the country could and should have done earlier". He also said that the opening of Consulate General in Manchester was symbolic of the importance of the growing diaspora in the region and a sign of things to come, including an India-UK Free Trade Agreement. The EAM said it was apt that Vishakha Yaduvan...