Ministry of External Affairs

October 18, 2024 11:22 AM

26 extradition requests pending over last decade: MEA calls out Canada for “no action”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized Canada for failing to act on multiple extradition and provisional arrest requests over the past decade, accusing the country of harboring criminals and anti-India elements despite repeated appeals for cooperation. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed that India currently has 26 extradition requests pending with Canada. “Over the last decade or more, there have also been several requests for the ...

October 14, 2024 10:34 PM

India recalls Envoy from Canada, summons Canadian diplomat over “baseless targeting” of Indian officials

India has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other diplomats following escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries. On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Canada’s Charge d’Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to protest the “baseless targeting” of Indian diplomats and officials. In an official statement, the MEA criticized the Trudeau government of creating an atmosphere of extremism and violence that endangered the safet...

October 14, 2024 7:01 PM

“Preposterous imputations”: India hits back as Canada labels diplomats ‘Persons of Interest’

India on Monday issued a sharp response to Canada after receiving a diplomatic communication suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed the allegations as “preposterous imputations” and accused the Justin Trudeau government of pursuing a political agenda rooted in vote-bank politics. In a strongly-worded statement, the MEA emphasized that since Trudeau’s allegation...

October 3, 2024 9:36 PM

MEA rejects USCIRF report on religious freedom in India, calls it “malicious”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly dismissed the recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on religious freedom in India, labeling it "malicious" which discredits the organisation. It further called USCIRF a "biassed organisation" with a political agenda, which continues to misrepresent facts and peddles a "motivated narrative" about India. In a statement released on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the USCIRF...

September 27, 2024 9:16 AM

UNSC has to become representative, transparent, democratic: MEA’s Tanmay Lal

Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, asserted that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) urgently needs reform to become more representative, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable. The remarks by Lal came during the UNSC Open Debate on Leadership for Peace. He said the world is grappling with devastating armed conflicts and the current multilateral response is inadequate, failing to prevent or resolve these conflicts. "Serious armed conflict...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

India, Argentina hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, discuss areas of cooperation

India and Argentina have concluded their seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) in Buenos Aires, marking a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations between the two nations. The talks, held on Friday, covered a wide range of topics and explored key areas of cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs, while Argentina was represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Leopoldo Francisco Sahores. This meeting...

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

Brunei important partner in India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific Vision: PM Modi to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Wednesday, emphasizing Brunei's crucial role in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. This meeting, part of PM Modi's first-ever bilateral visit to Brunei by an Indian Prime Minister, coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. During the talks, PM Modi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality the Sultan and the Royal Family extended. "I express my ...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

Maritime security to feature in talks with Singapore, says MEA ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Singapore, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that discussions on maritime security will be a key agenda item during the talks with Singaporean leadership. "On maritime security and safety, of course, you know India's position on the South China Sea. In the case of Singapore as well, it is important for them to maintain sea lines of communication that are safe, secure, and free," said Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary East at the ...

August 20, 2024 9:09 AM

Mauritius Vice President arrives in Delhi to attend 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave

Mauritius Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon on Monday arrived in New Delhi to participate in the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome to him and stated that his visit marks another significant milestone in the "time-tested and enduring ties" between the two nations. In a post on X, Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Welcome to India! VP Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon of Mauritius arrives in New Delhi ...

September 16, 2024 5:04 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Kuwait on August 18

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Kuwait on August 18, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday. During his visit, Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and will also have engagements with other Kuwaiti leadership. The discussions will cover a range of topics including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, consular, and people-to-people relations between the t...