Jaishankar

July 16, 2024 9:18 PM

“India truly proud to be partner of Mauritius in its journey towards modernity, progress”: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's consistent and continued support for Mauritius in its quest for progress, and expressed pride in being a partner of Mauritius in its journey towards modernity. EAM Jaishankar is on a two-day official visit to Mauritius. He made the remarks at the inauguration of projects and the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Mauritius in Port Louis, in the presence of Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. Th...

June 21, 2024 3:56 PM

Jaishankar hails Australia’s assistance in delivering Indian supplies to Papua New Guinea

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed gratitude to Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong for coordinating with India in delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance to the landslide affected-Enga Province in Papua New Guinea. EAM Jaishankar said that the India-Australia is delivering the HADR assistance in the Indo-Pacific. Earlier today, Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong said that Australia is coordinati...

June 13, 2024 8:44 AM

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...

MUMBAI, INDIA - MAY 13: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressing conference on India's Vishwa Bandhu Approach to Global Relation at Constitution Club, Kandivali on May 13, 2024 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

June 13, 2024 8:22 AM

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...

June 11, 2024 12:31 PM

Priority areas for Jaishankar in Modi 3.0 government: Border stability with China, cross-border terror solution with Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday outlined distinct approaches to handling India's relations with China and Pakistan, asserting that the country's foreign policy under the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will prioritize finding solutions to long-standing "border issues" with Beijing and the "years-old cross-border terrorism" emanating from Islamabad. Ahead of assuming charge on Tuesday after being sworn in for his second stint as the country's foreign minister, the v...

May 21, 2024 11:14 AM

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms Quad’s commitment to a secure Indo-Pacific

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Monday that the Quad alliance is working towards realising its shared vision of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific and delivering in the field of clean energy, disaster relief and health security. "Whether it's delivering clean energy, STEM talent, disaster relief, health security or resilient communication infrastructure, the Quad is working towards realising its shared vision of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Quad partners would co...

May 15, 2024 9:35 AM

Jaishankar takes swipe at Western Media, says-countries that go to court to decide poll results giving us ‘gyan’

Slamming the Western media over the "negative" coverage of Indian elections, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the countries which "have to go to court for deciding election results" are giving "gyan" on conducting polls. Taking a swipe, he said the Western countries "feel" they have influenced the world for the last 200 years, so they are not able to give up their "old habits so easily." The EAM was speaking at an interaction after the launch of the Bangla edition of his book 'W...

May 10, 2024 9:29 AM

EAM Jaishankar says, India-European Union relationship consequential for world also

Describing the relationship between India and the European Union as "consequential for the world as well," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the EU is not only "our largest economic partner," but the ties run "very deep, spanning many domains." Extending felications to EU's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, Jaishankar said, "I think today the relationship between India and the European Union is not only consequential for each one of us but also for the world as well. The EU is our l...

April 24, 2024 9:24 AM

Jaishankar says, ‘Modi’s guarantee doesn’t stop at Indian borders, it’s global’

Stressing that the security of Indians based or settled overseas, especially in conflict zones, was paramount for the government, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said 'Modi's guarantee' doesn't stop at the country's borders. Addressing a forum for nationalist thinkers in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the External Affairs Minister said, "Modi's guarantee doesn't stop at the borders of India. Modi's guarantee is global." Invoking the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts that necessitated diplo...

April 6, 2024 1:17 PM

Committed to neighbourhood first, SAGAR policies: EAM Jaishankar after Maldives minister thanks India for essential exports

Responding to Maldivian minister Moosa Zameer remarks thanking India for the decision to export essential commodities to the island nation for the fiscal year 2024-2025, Union minister S Jaishankar has reiterated New Delhi's commitment to its policies of neighbourhood first and SAGAR. Zameer stated that the decision by India demonstrates the longstanding friendship between two countries and the strong commitment to further expand bilateral trade and commerce. In a post on X, Zameer said "I...