Jaishankar

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...

March 29, 2024 10:49 AM

EAM Jaishankar shares glimpse from his two-day visit to Malaysia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared glimpse from his two-day official visit to Malaysia on Thursday, highlighting the meetings he held with the ministers. EAM Jaishankar was on a two-day official visit to Malaysia from March 27-28, followed by the ones in Singapore and the Philippines. Jaishankar took to his social media X, and posted a video highlighting all his meetings and events in Malaysia. During his visit, he called on Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim. He expressed ...

March 26, 2024 4:26 PM

EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi’s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments towards the India-Philippines partnership. His guidance for taking it to new areas will strengthen collaboration b...

March 26, 2024 3:13 PM

Jaishankar, Philippines counterpart discuss shared interests in ensuring maritime safety

India has briefed the Philippines on the Indian Navy's deployments in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea to counter ongoing threats, external affairs minister Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the archipelagic country, said that he discussed with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo discussed shared interests in ensuring maritime safety. Addressing a joint press briefing with Manalo, Jaishankar said, "Secretary Manalo and I have discussed our shared i...

March 25, 2024 1:47 PM

Jaishankar, Singapore counterpart exchange views on Indo-Pacific and West Asia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, and reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Singapore, also met Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean. They discussed the transformative changes in India and the partnership opportunities they offer. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar held a meeting with Singap...