External Affairs Minister

September 28, 2024 9:41 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Denmark, UAE, Singapore at UNGA

External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Denmark, the UAE, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Singapore on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The discussions focused on bolstering ties between India and these nations, with an emphasis on collaboration across various sectors. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleasure to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark today at UNGA79. App...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

Jaishankar says 75 percent of disengagement problems sorted out with China

Highlighting the progress on border talks with China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that 75 percent of disengagement problems with Beijing are sorted out, however, the two nations still have some things to do. Jaishankar also underlined how India and China never had an easy relationship in the past. "We did not have an easy relationship in the past. What happened in 2020 was in violation of multiple agreements, the Chinese moved a large number of troops to the Line of Actual Contr...

September 16, 2024 3:27 PM

India -Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: EAM Jaishankar visits Saudi Museum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Saudi National Museum and King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives in Riyadh. Jaishankar said on Sunday that during the visit, he brought out India's deep historical connect that now serves as a foundation to develop a strong contemporary relationship. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar arrived in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, to attend the First India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Saudi Arabia's Deputy Min...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

‘Commitment for global good extends beyond Quad’, says EAM S Jaishankar at Quad meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday presented an opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tokyo where he underscored the need for trusted partnerships between countries to ensure stability. "It's very good to meet again here in Tokyo. Our last quad foreign ministers meeting was ten months ago in New York. In that period, we have met each other bilaterally or on the sidelines of other events. Our systems, however, led by our Sherpas, have been continuously interact...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart ahead of Quad meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong shortly before the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting and talked about intensifying the bilateral ties between the two nations. Jaishankar said that he and Wong also discussed deepening practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. In a post on X, he said, "A great start this morning meeting Australian FM @SenatorWong in Tokyo. Spoke about further steps to intensify our bilateral ties including in security,...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

India commits to enhancing cooperation with Pacific partners: S Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Jaishankar reflected on the longstanding relationship between India and Marshall Islands, Jaishankar highlighted the expansion of bilateral ties under the Forum of India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). "India and the Republic of Marshall Islands share a long history of friend...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

EAM S Jaishankar says, India is supportive of Africa’s greater role at UN

Stating that India and Africa must engage and work together "very closely," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi looks forward to a mutually beneficial and mutually respectful relationship in the true spirit of being a 'Vishwa Bandhu.' He further stressed that India is supportive of a greater role for Africa in the United Nations and other multilateral forums and invited the African countries to join the International Big Cat Alliance. The EAM was addressing the Africa Day...

June 24, 2024 2:16 PM

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visits UAE, strengthens bilateral ties

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister , conducted an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on June 23rd, marking his second visit in his current term. This trip follows a recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar held discussions with UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders reviewed the extensive In...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

Fire Tragedy in Kuwait: Situation will be clear the moment we reach there”: MoS Kirti Vardhan

Before leaving for Kuwait to oversee assistance of Indians injured in the devastating fire and to ensure the repatriation of the mortal remains of those killed, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that some of the bodies have been charred beyond recognition. And the rest of the situation will be clear the moment we reach there. Speaking at the Delhi Airport before flying for Kuwait, the MoS said, "We had a meeting last evening with the Prime Minister, that...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

Fire Tragedy in Kuwait: Jaishankar speaks to Kuwaiti FM, urges early repatriation of mortal remains of Indians

Following the tragic fire incident in Kuwait in which around 40 Indians have died, the External Affairs Minister spoke to his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, and urged the early repatriation of the mortal remains of those who lost their lives in the incident. Jaishankar said that he was assured that the incident would be fully investigated. "Spoke to Kuwaiti FM Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on the fire tragedy in Kuwait. Apprised of the efforts made by Kuwaiti authorities in that regard. Was...