S Jaishankar

December 16, 2024 12:53 PM

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, marking the second day of his state visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed President Dissanayake at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Sri Lankan leader inspected a Guard of Honour presented by the combined defence services during the reception. As part of the formalities, President Murmu and President Dissanayake ...

December 5, 2024 6:11 PM

EAM Jaishankar reiterates India’s support for two-state solution, explains abstention from UN resolutions on Gaza conflict

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's firm support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the importance of addressing terrorism and hostage-taking in global discourse. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Jaishankar defended India's decision to abstain from certain United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolutions on the Gaza conflict, stating that these resolutions failed to capture the full scope of the situation. Jaishankar clarifie...

December 4, 2024 9:05 AM

CII Partnership Summit 2024: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets global ministers in Delhi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, during the 29th CII Partnership Summit in New Delhi, met with many international ministers and leaders and engaged in talks about India's growth and potential partnerships on the global stage. Jaishankar also interacted with his cabinet colleague and Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. "Pleased to meet with Ministers Tayeb Zitouni of Algeria, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro of Bahrain, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji of Bhutan, Nir Barkat of Israel...

December 3, 2024 4:57 PM

EAM Jaishankar briefs Parliament on India-China relations, highlights path towards de-escalation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reiterated India's commitment to resolving the boundary issue with China through bilateral discussions, emphasizing that peace and tranquility in border areas are essential for normalizing relations. Briefing the Lok Sabha on India-China relations, particularly regarding disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Jaishankar acknowledged that ties have been "abnormal" since 2020, following Chinese actions that disrupted peace along the L...

November 29, 2024 10:37 PM

India raises serious concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, Jaishankar tells Parliament

India has taken serious note of recurring violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and has conveyed its concerns to the interim government in Dhaka, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Parliament on Friday. Responding to a question from BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar in the Lok Sabha regarding attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh, Jaishankar, in a written reply, acknowledged reports of widespread violence targeting minorities, including incidents of arson, va...

November 25, 2024 4:51 PM

“Connectivity will be the new element of India-Mediterranean ties; IMEC can be a game changer”: Jaishankar at MED dialogues

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the growing importance of connectivity in strengthening India’s relationship with the Mediterranean region, describing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a potential "game changer." Speaking at the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference in Rome on Monday, Jaishankar highlighted how connectivity would be a new key element in these ties, particularly amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and its regional impacts. “The...

November 25, 2024 3:40 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on sidelines of his three-day Italy visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on Monday, as part of his three-day official visit to Italy. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the visit, saw both leaders discuss key areas of collaboration between India and the UK. During their talks, EAM Jaishankar lauded the steady progress in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, emphasizing strengthened cooperation in technology, green energy, trade, and mobility. They also exch...

November 24, 2024 10:06 AM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Italy for G7 outreach session and MED Mediterranean dialogue

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a three-day official visit to Italy from November 24 to 26, 2024. During the visit, he will participate in key international events, including the Outreach Session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiuggi, where India has been invited as a guest country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “EAM S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Italy from November 24 to 26, 2024.” He will engage in G7-related activ...

November 18, 2024 5:43 PM

Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar

Nigeria has conferred its prestigious national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing his leadership in fostering partnerships with the Global South and strengthening India-Nigeria relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the honour as a testament to PM Modi’s statesmanship and the deep ties between the two nations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “A recognition of PM Modi’s leadership and commitment in furtheri...

November 13, 2024 4:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar and Saudi FM Al Saud discuss bilateral ties, economic and defence cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held high-level talks in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the second meeting of the Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Committee under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. The discussions centered on reinforcing the robust and multifaceted ties between the two nations, including economic, defence, and cultural cooperation. In his opening remarks at the meeting, the EAM ...