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June 13, 2026 10:47 PM

Jaishankar raises deaths of Indian mariners with Rubio; US stresses compliance in Strait of Hormuz

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephonic conversation amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with India strongly protesting the deaths of three Indian mariners in a US military action against a commercial vessel. According to a statement issued by the US Department of State, the two leaders discussed recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz. During the conversation, Rubio stressed that all commercial vessels operating in the s...

June 4, 2026 11:17 AM

Jaishankar Meets Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi and reaffirmed India's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was pleased to call on Rodriguez during her visit to India and appreciated her longstanding commitment to advancing India-Venezuela ties. He expressed confidence that her discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would contribute to exp...

May 26, 2026 12:30 PM

Free and open Indo-Pacific central to Quad vision: EAM Jaishankar

In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the Quad nations share a collective responsibility to ensure a free, open and stable Indo-Pacific, while emphasising the need for trusted partnerships and deeper cooperation amid rising global challenges. Addressing the meeting in New Delhi, Jaishankar welcomed his counterparts and highlighted the importance of the grouping’s expanding cooperation in areas such as maritime ...

May 10, 2026 5:32 PM

Jaishankar hands over Made-in-India laptops to Trinidad and Tobago schoolchildren

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday joined Kamla Persad-Bissessar in distributing Made-in-India laptops to schoolchildren in Trinidad and Tobago, fulfilling a commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit last year. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Joined PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the presentation of Made-in-India laptops to Trinbagonian schoolchildren. Delivering on PM Narendra Modi’s commitment last year, this is a message of learning, awareness and ...

May 8, 2026 9:08 AM

EAM Jaishankar highlights India’s global role, stresses ‘partnership for progress’ in Suriname

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday spoke on the theme 'Partnership for Progress’ in Paramaribo, Suriname, and highlighted India's global role, stressing the need for partnership for progress. EAM Jaishankar took to social media 'X' and said, "Spoke on the theme ‘Partnership for Progress’ at Paramaribo this evening. Thank FM Melvin Bouva for his presence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suriname for organising the programme." "Made the case that a tough world ne...

May 7, 2026 3:34 PM

Jaishankar reviews India-Suriname ties, outlines six-point roadmap during Paramaribo visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname relations during the 9th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in the capital city of Paramaribo, while also engaging with the Indian diaspora and paying tribute to the fallen heroes of the 1902 uprising in Mariënburg as part of his three-nation Caribbean tour. Addressing a joint press conference alongside Suriname’s Foreign Minister Melvin Bouva, Jaishankar described the discussions as comprehens...

April 22, 2026 11:54 AM

India stands steadfast in its resolve to counter terrorism: EAM Jaishankar on Pahalgam attack anniversary

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. In a post on X, the foreign minister said, “Join the nation in remembering the victims of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, which took place this day last year. India stands steadfast in its resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.” The attack, carried out on April 22, 2025, by The Resistance Front — an offshoot of Lashkar-e...

April 12, 2026 7:19 PM

Jaishankar meets UAE leadership, discusses Indian community and regional tensions

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, holding high-level talks in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and concerns over the welfare of Indian nationals in the region. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, where discussions focused on the evolving regional situation and its implications. The External affairs minister conveyed appreciation f...

April 9, 2026 11:26 AM

India, Bangladesh discuss ways to deepen ties, review defence cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in New Delhi on Wednesday, where the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir was also present during the meeting. Jaishankar reiterated India’s desire to engage constructively with the new government in Dhaka and further ...

April 6, 2026 12:48 PM

India supports ongoing efforts to stop war: Iran after EAM Jaishankar-Araghchi talks

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, during which the two discussed recent developments in West Asia amid ongoing regional tensions. In a post on X, the EAM said, “Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation.” He, however, did not elaborate on the specifics of the conversation. In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, “India’s Foreign Minister, ...