Ministry of External Affairs

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...

November 16, 2024 6:10 PM

PM Modi embarks on five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, called it an 'action-packed' visit. In a post on X, he said, "An action packed visit begins! PM Narendra Modi emplanes on a 3-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. On the first leg of his visit, PM will be visiting Nigeria, which is the first visit by an Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years. In B...

November 7, 2024 8:46 PM

PM Modi congratulates President Trump on re-election, cites deep trust of American people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump following his re-election, emphasizing that his decisive victory reflects the American public's deep trust in his leadership and vision. The two leaders connected via telephone, with PM Modi also lauding the Republican Party’s success in the congressional elections. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement detailing the exchange. According to the ministry, PM Modi acknowledged the "resou...

November 7, 2024 8:16 PM

Indian diplomats in Canada put under surveillance, not acceptable: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply criticized Canada for reportedly placing Indian diplomats under surveillance, describing the action as “totally unacceptable.” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue at a press briefing on Thursday, expressing India’s growing concerns over the safety of its diplomatic staff in Canada amid increasing threats, harassment, and instances of intimidation. “Indian diplomats are being put under surveillance, which is totally unac...

November 7, 2024 7:53 PM

Canada blocks Australia Today outlet, hours after coverage of EAM Jaishankar’s presser in Canberra: MEA

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday sharply criticized Canada for what it termed “hypocrisy towards freedom of speech,” following reports that Canada had blocked the social media accounts of Australian news outlet Australia Today shortly after it aired External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra. During the press conference, Jaishankar condemned Canada’s recent actions, denouncing the country's ...

October 21, 2024 9:37 PM

India and China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC ahead of BRICS summit

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking progress in easing tensions that arose after the 2020 standoff. The agreement comes on the eve of the 16th BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, on October 22-23. The summit will bring together key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising speculation about a possible bilateral meeting between the...

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 ...