S Jaishankar

October 16, 2024 6:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar signs eight key documents at SCO council of heads of government meeting

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar signed eight significant outcome documents at the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad, underscoring India’s active role and contributions to the summit's deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar outlined the achievements from India’s perspective, highlighting the "positive and constructive contributions" made during the event. A key focus of India's dialogue was the theme of One Eart...

October 16, 2024 8:50 AM

SCO Summit: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets Mongolian PM in Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad. Jaishankar posted on X on Tuesday night, expressing his pleasure in discussing ways to further strengthen India-Mongolia bilateral relations. Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar landed in Islamabad to attend the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), where he was w...

October 15, 2024 9:48 PM

EAM Jaishankar ‘warmly received’ at Nur Khan Airbase: Pak Ministry of Foreign Affairs

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to participate in the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to a statement by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Jaishankar was welcomed at Nur Khan Airbase by Ilyas Mehmood Nizami, the Director General for South Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement noted that the reception highlighted the importance of the event, with chil...

October 15, 2024 6:19 PM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad for 23rd SCO summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to represent India at the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG). The summit is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, with Pakistan hosting the event under tight security measures. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has emphasized that the focus of the summit will be on the trade and economic agenda of the organization. "The 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of...

October 7, 2024 2:11 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Maldives President Muizzu, discussions focus on strengthening ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, currently on a five-day visit to India, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on Monday to discuss deepening the bilateral relationship between the two nations. President Muizzu and PM Modi also engaged in delegation-level talks, attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the significance of the meeting. "Taking...

October 5, 2024 3:24 PM

“Not going there to discuss India-Pakistan relations”: Jaishankar on his upcoming Islamabad visit for SCO Summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made it clear on Saturday that his upcoming visit to Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is strictly focused on the multilateral event, not on discussions regarding India-Pakistan relations. Speaking during the Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance in New Delhi, Jaishankar said, “I am scheduled to go to Pakistan in the middle of this month for the SCO Heads of Government meeting. My visit is not about India-Pakistan relations; ...

October 4, 2024 11:17 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya agree to advance bilateral ties

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya during his visit to Colombo and conveyed his best wishes as she assumes her new responsibilities. The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation, including digital public infrastructure, training, and capacity building, and agreed to work closely to strengthen the bilateral partnership between the two nations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to meet PM @Dr_HariniA today. Conveyed ...

October 4, 2024 5:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday, emphasizing the urgency of strengthening bilateral relations to benefit both nations amid growing regional challenges. During the meeting, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, signaling India's commitment to fostering strong ties with its southern neighbor. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Honored to call on ...

October 4, 2024 4:54 PM

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan counterpart, assures India’s support for economic rebuilding

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Vijitha Herath, in Colombo on Friday. The two leaders discussed various topics of mutual interest during Jaishankar's first visit to Sri Lanka since President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office. The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry shared images of the meeting and confirmed that Minister Herath welcomed Jaishankar to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where they held discussions on a range of bilateral ...

October 4, 2024 12:32 AM

EAM Jaishankar to Visit Sri Lanka, Meet Newly Elected President Dissanayake

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on an official visit to Sri Lanka on October 4, where he will hold talks with the country's newly elected leadership. The visit reaffirms India's commitment to its "Neighbourhood First" policy and the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, aimed at strengthening maritime and regional cooperation. "This visit underscores the shared commitment of India and Sri Lanka to further deepen their longstanding partnership f...