Ministry of External Affairs

January 21, 2025 12:56 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, expected to attend

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh briefed foreign journalists on the immense spiritual, cultural, and economic significance of Mahakumbh 2025, which is expected to draw a record-breaking 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign tourists, according to a press release issued by the Ministry on Tuesday. The briefing, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi, highlighted Mahakumbh’s status as the world's largest religious gathering. Scheduled from...

December 30, 2024 9:19 AM

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to pay 3-day visit to Qatar to review overall bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the EAM would meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The visit also aims to review various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Qatar with discussion on key areas, which include...

December 20, 2024 9:05 PM

India raises security concerns over threats to ambassador Kwatra

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has raised concerns with the United States regarding threats issued against Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The threats were reportedly made by US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at the weekly press briefing in New Delhi, stated that India addresses such matters with urgency. “Whenever such threats are issued, we bring them to the notice of the US government,” Jaiswal said....

December 17, 2024 2:58 PM

NSA Ajit Doval, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi set to meet in Beijing to address boundary issue

In an effort to resolve their boundary dispute, Special Representatives from India and China, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, will meet in Beijing on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two Special Representatives will discuss the management of peace and tranquility in the border areas and explore a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA...

December 11, 2024 9:41 AM

India successfully evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime

India evacuated 75 of its nationals from war-torn Syria after rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's authoritarian regime. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Wednesday that all evacuees, including 44 ‘zaireen’ from Jammu and Kashmir, have safely reached Lebanon and will soon return to India via commercial flights. The evacuation operation was executed against the backdrop of escalating violence and instability in Syria, where ...

November 29, 2024 10:37 PM

India raises serious concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Jaishankar tells Parliament

India has taken serious note of recurring violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and has conveyed its concerns to the interim government in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Parliament on Friday. Responding to a question from BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar in the Lok Sabha regarding attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh, Jaishankar, in a written reply, acknowledged reports of widespread violence targeting minorities, including incidents of arson, va...

November 29, 2024 10:15 PM

Government approves global one-stop centres for Indian women in distress

The Ministry of External Affairs' proposal to establish nine One-Stop Centres (OSCs) has received approval from the Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These centres aim to provide comprehensive assistance to women in vulnerable situations, addressing their immediate needs and offering critical support. Out of the nine proposed OSCs, seven will include shelter homes and will be set up in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia (with centres in bot...

November 29, 2024 6:09 PM

India expresses concern over surge in extremist rhetoric in Bangladesh, urges protection for minorities

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) raised serious concerns on Friday over the surge in extremist rhetoric and increasing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, calling on the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the protection of Hindus and other minority communities. During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has consistently and strongly raised the issue of targeted attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, with the Bangladesh government. He ...

November 29, 2024 5:22 PM

“No request from US on Adani case,” says MEA on alleged bribery allegations

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on Friday that India has not received any request from the United States regarding the alleged bribery case involving top executives of the Adani Group. Spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, addressed the media during the weekly press briefing, stating that the allegations against the Adani Group’s executives were a legal matter involving private firms and individuals, as well as the US Department of Justice. Jaiswal explained that establ...

November 20, 2024 11:05 AM

26 Nepali diplomats and officers visiting India Wednesday

A group of twenty-six Nepali diplomats and officers from across ten key Ministries and Departments of the Government of Nepal is visiting India from 20 to 30 November 2024 to participate in the first Special Training Programme for Nepali diplomats and officers at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. The cohort of Nepali diplomats and officers has representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Ind...