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May 12, 2025 12:59 AM

Jaishankar speaks to Egyptian FM, reaffirms ‘zero tolerance’ for terrorism

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received a call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday, during which the two leaders discussed recent developments amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar underlined the importance of “zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.” The conversation also covered opportunities for economic cooperation between India and Egypt. “Received a call from FM Badr Abdelatty of Egypt. Apprised him of...

May 9, 2025 1:20 AM

EAM Jaishankar flags Pakistan’s escalation in calls with counterparts from US, Italy

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke with counterparts from several countries, including the US and Italy, late Thursday night, asserting India's strong resolve to firmly counter any attempts at escalation being made by Pakistan. In his call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, EAM Jaishankar deeply appreciated Washington's commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism. "Underlined India's targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly co...

May 8, 2025 5:11 PM

Any military attack will be met with “very, very firm response”: Jaishankar’s warning for Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack was “targeted and measured,” and warned that any military attack on the country would be met with a “very, very firm response.” Speaking at the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi, Jaishankar highlighted the retaliatory action carried out by the Indian Armed Forces under Operation Sindoor on May 7. In his opening remarks, Jaishankar welcomed Iranian ...

April 30, 2025 10:32 AM

UN chief calls EAM Jaishankar and Pakistan PM; strongly condemns Pahalgam terror attack

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday spoke separately with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, condemning last week’s deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir and urging both countries to avoid further escalation. Guterres stressed the importance of justice and accountability “through lawful means,” the UN said in a statement. He also expressed deep concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan,...

April 24, 2025 6:43 PM

Pahalgam terror attack: Shah and Jaishankar update President Murmu, foreign envoys briefed at MEA headquarters

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday briefed President Droupadi Murmu on the incident and the government's immediate response. The high-level update coincided with a flurry of diplomatic activity at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in South Block, where top foreign envoys were given detailed briefings on the situation. The government has launched a coordinated diplomatic outreach to inform key international partners about the a...

April 11, 2025 2:34 PM

India ready for urgent trade talks amid tough US stance: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, said on Friday that India is prepared for a high degree of urgency in the trade talks with the US as it faces a very challenging situation with the Trump administration fundamentally changing America’s approach to engaging with the world. In his keynote address at the Carnegie Global Technology Summit here, EAM Jaishankar said that India's trade deals would be very challenging as the US is very ambitious and the global landscape is very differen...

April 9, 2025 3:32 PM

India-China relations “much better than before”: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India’s relationship with China has improved significantly. Speaking at the CNN News 18 Rising Bharat Summit 2025, he mentioned that India and China are now discussing collateral issues related to COVID-19, direct flights, and the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. “The relationship is much better than before. I think the disengagement, particularly the Depsang Demchok, was important,” the EAM said. “We are now add...

April 3, 2025 10:22 AM

Jaishankar thanks Thailand’s foreign minister ahead of BIMSTEC summit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed gratitude to Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the warm welcome ahead of the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Thursday. Jaishankar thanked Sangiampongsa for his hospitality and stated that he was looking forward to productive discussions leading up to the BIMSTEC Leader's Summit. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Thank you FM Maris Sangiampongsa of Thailand for the warm welcome in Bangkok today for the 20...

March 6, 2025 11:55 AM

EAM Jaishankar highlights electoral success in Kashmir, calls for resolution of occupied territory

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the Kashmir issue on Wednesday, outlining the steps taken by the Indian government, including the abrogation of Article 370, the restoration of economic growth and activity, and the successful holding of elections. During a discussion with Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox, held in collaboration with the High Commission of India, Jaishankar also addressed the viewpoints of BRICS member countries on the role of the U.S. dollar in the global e...

February 26, 2025 2:40 PM

India’s approach to Africa focuses on building, not extracting: Jaishankar at Japan-India-Africa forum

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to building long-term, sustainable partnerships with Africa through capacity-building, skill development, and technology transfer, rather than extractive models. Addressing the Japan-India-Africa Business forum virtually on Wednesday, Jaishankar highlighted India's deepening economic ties with Africa, noting that bilateral trade has reached nearly USD 100 billion, alongside infrastructure and connectivity projects worth over ...