Jaishankar

December 13, 2024 4:08 PM

Jaishankar addresses concerns over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar voiced concern in Parliament on Friday over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh amidst ongoing challenges in the country. He described violence against minorities in Bangladesh as a "source of concern." “With regard to the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, it has been a source of concern. There have been multiple incidents of attacks on them. We have drawn our concern to their attention. Recently, the Foreign Secretary visited Dhaka, and this su...

December 4, 2024 9:05 AM

CII Partnership Summit 2024: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets global ministers in Delhi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, during the 29th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi, met with many international ministers and leaders and engaged in talks about India's growth and potential partnerships on the global stage. Jaishankar also interacted with his cabinet colleague and Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. "Pleased to meet with Ministers Tayeb Zitouni of Algeria, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro of Bahrain, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji of Bhutan, Nir Barkat of Israel...

November 27, 2024 11:32 AM

Jaishankar defends India’s energy policy and calls for diplomacy in Ukraine conflict amid western criticism

In a strong rebuttal to Western criticism over India's continued purchase of Russian oil amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that nations must prioritize their own interests, just as Europe does, and questioned the selective approach towards disengagement with Russia. In an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera, Jaishankar responded to concerns over India's oil imports from Russia, asserting that every region has its own priorities. He ...

November 27, 2024 9:32 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday held a meeting with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. "A warm meeting with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy today. Discussed opportunities in technology, innovation, clean energy, fertilizers, railways, and investments. Also exchanged perspectives on IMEC, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific. The recently announced Joint Strategic Action Plan guide...

November 25, 2024 10:32 AM

Jaishankar inaugurates new chancery of Indian Embassy in Italy, highlights historical ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy in Rome, Italy, and praised the historical ties between India and Italy. He noted that the two maritime nations offer a unique perspective to global affairs. Jaishankar emphasized that much of India's historical connections with Europe have been with Italy. "Our historical ties are very deep, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that a significant part of India's historical interaction wi...

October 17, 2024 9:59 AM

No discussions on reviving India-Pakistan cricket ties during Jaishankar’s Islamabad visit: Sources

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad for the SCO Council meeting saw no discussions on the resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan, according to sources. India has not played any cricket in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup, due to strained relations arising from issues related to terrorism. The last bilateral series between the two countries was held in India from December 2012 to January 2013. Since then, India and Pakistan have only faced each other in I...

October 16, 2024 3:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights ‘three evils’ of terrorism at SCO Summit, takes subtle dig at Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted cross-border terrorism, extremism, and separatism as key obstacles to trade, travel, and regional cooperation. Speaking at the 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government, the foreign minister took a veiled dig at Pakistan, saying that such activities across borders impede trade, energy flows and connectivity. Jaishankar also criticized unilateral connectivity projects, indirectly ref...

September 26, 2024 3:52 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights global governance reforms at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed important aspects of global governance reform in the second G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Wednesday, which took place on the margins the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting, chaired by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, was attended by several leaders, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, General Assembly President Philemon Yang, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Jaishankar emphasized India's...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

EAM Jaishankar addresses women’s safety concerns in Geneva

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised significant concerns about women's safety and crimes against women while addressing the Indian diaspora in Geneva on Friday. During his speech, he highlighted the recent tragic incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, where a second-year postgraduate medical student was raped and murdered on August 9. Jaishankar quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reflections on societal attitudes towards women, questioning whether similar precautions are extende...

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...