S Jaishankar

February 21, 2025 10:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar backs South Africa’s G20 priorities, calls for global collaboration

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's strong support for the priorities set by the South African Presidency, emphasizing their alignment with India’s own advocacy during its G20 leadership. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, Jaishankar underscored the need for the G20 to prioritize cooperation over competition in addressing global challenges. "We are supportive of the priorities of the South African Presidency. They align with what In...

February 21, 2025 6:11 PM

Bangladesh should not normalize terrorism, says MEA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, conveyed that it is important for Bangladesh to not normalize terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on February 16. While Jaishankar stated that his ...

February 21, 2025 4:20 PM

Jaishankar calls for plurilateralism and common ground at G20

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the G20 session in South Africa, underscored the strain on the global order due to ongoing conflicts and called for greater plurilateralism to address global deficits. He emphasized that the international agenda should not be dictated by the interests of a few and urged for collective efforts to uphold international law and multilateral cooperation. Speaking at the G20 session titled "Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation," Jaishanka...

February 21, 2025 3:54 PM

India, China hold talks on bilateral ties and global cooperation at G20 meeting in Johannesburg

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg on Friday, where both leaders discussed bilateral relations and global challenges. During the meeting, Jaishankar said that gatherings like the G20 have provided opportunities for dialogue even during challenging phases in India-China relations. He acknowledged the collaborative efforts of both countries in supporting the G20's role amid ...

February 21, 2025 10:26 AM

Jaishankar meets Lavrov in Johannesburg, discusses Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Johannesburg, where they discussed bilateral cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM). In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Glad to meet FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia this evening in Johannesburg. Reviewed the continued progress of India-Russia bilateral cooperation. Discussed recent developments pertaining to the Ukrain...

February 20, 2025 9:45 PM

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Ethiopian counterpart, engages with global leaders at G20 summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. "Good to meet Ethiopian FM Gedion Timotheos of Ethiopia. Congratulated him on his appointment and agreed to work together to strengthen our longstanding partnership," Jaishankar said. The External Affairs Minister also eng...

February 20, 2025 4:22 PM

Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Singapore, Brazil counterparts on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in key diplomatic discussions with his counterparts from Singapore and Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday. In a meeting with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and global geopolitical developments. Jaishankar later described their exchange as insightful, reaffirming India’s strong ties with Singapore. "Alw...

February 19, 2025 1:18 PM

EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in South Africa

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will travel to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, scheduled for February 20-21 in Johannesburg, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Jaishankar will attend the meeting at the invitation of South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. His visit is expected to strengthen India's engagement with G20 nations and amplify the voice of the Global South on key in...

February 18, 2025 2:00 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Emir of Qatar in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday. The two leaders engaged in delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening the ties between India and Qatar. Upon the Emir's arrival, the leaders exchanged pleasantries and shook hands before proceeding with the discussions. Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ...

February 7, 2025 7:59 PM

Flagged mistreatment issue, people should be treated with dignity, says MEA on deportation row

Emphasizing that people, including those being deported, should be treated fairly and with dignity, India on Friday said it has flagged concerns over the mistreatment of illegal migrants deported from the United States earlier this week. A day after External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar made a comprehensive statement on the issue in Parliament, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that New Delhi has registered its concerns with Washington regarding the conditions under which people were ...