Randhir Jaiswal

September 16, 2024 4:37 PM

India, France, Australia reaffirm commitment to free, rules-based Indo-Pacific

India, France, and Australia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing shared values and working towards a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region during the third edition of their Trilateral Focal Points Meeting held virtually. The meeting reviewed the progress made under the three pillars of trilateral cooperation – maritime safety and security, marine and environmental cooperation, and multilateral engagement, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs...

May 3, 2024 1:53 PM

India slams Canada for giving political space to separatism, extremism and violence

India has rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent remarks regarding the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating that they highlight a worrying tolerance for separatism and violence within Canada. The rejection came during a media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday by MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasized that such comments not only strain India-Canada relations but also foster an environment conducive to violence and criminal activities in Canada,...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

“Unwarranted, unsubstantiated imputations”: India slams US media report on alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

The Ministry of External Affairs has rejected a report in The Washington Post naming Indian Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) official's involvement in the alleged post to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. Describing it as an "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputation on a "serious matter" that is under investigation, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday said the US media report was "speculative and irresponsible". In response to media queries on ...

April 26, 2024 1:02 PM

10 Indian nationals working in Russian Army have returned, says MEA

In a significant development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Thursday that 10 Indian nationals who were working as support staff in the Russian Army have returned to India. During the weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Indian government is actively pursuing the matter at various levels, and the Russian side has assured that the remaining Indians will also be released. Addressing the weekly press conference, Jaiswal said, "As far as the q...

April 5, 2024 9:49 AM

India expresses concern over air strike on Iranian embassy in Syria, asks Israel to ensure safety of Indians

India has expressed concern over the Israeli attack on Iran's embassy complex in Syria's capital Damascus on April 1. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in the weekly press conference on Thursday that India is angry over the deteriorating security situation in West Asia. This may increase violence and instability in the area. All concerned parties must follow international rules and regulations. Several commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were killed in the recent attack. C...

April 4, 2024 9:48 PM

“First batch of Indians have gone to Israel; India urged Israeli authorities to take their safety seriously”: MEA

Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, announced that the initial group of individuals has departed for Israel under the government-to-government (G2G) pact. He emphasized that the Indian government has urged Israeli authorities to prioritize their safety. Earlier this year, efforts to enlist over 10,000 Indian construction workers in Israel commenced at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Haryana. During Thursday's weekly press briefing, MEA Spoke...