S Jaishankar

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 ...

November 13, 2024 3:08 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in New Delhi on Wednesday for high-level bilateral discussions. The meeting, which took place at the iconic Hyderabad House, marks a significant step in strengthening the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. Following the meeting, the two leaders engaged in deliberations for the second session of the Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Committee of ...

November 8, 2024 5:29 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore foreign minister, strengthens India-Singapore strategic ties

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, arrived in Singapore on Friday and held discussions with Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, to review the progress of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The leaders also exchanged views on key regional and global developments. In a post on X, Jaishankar highlighted their conversation on strategic areas and reaffirmed the commitment to enhancing India-Singapore relations. Earlier, Jaishankar met wi...

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 ...

November 6, 2024 3:43 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Australian PM Albanese, praises strengthening India-Australia partnership

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Wednesday, expressing appreciation for the expanding India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During their discussion, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the deepening collaboration between the two nations. "Delighted to call on PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Value his guidance for deepening India-Australia Compreh...

November 5, 2024 5:31 PM

Last set of disengagement between India, China concluded on October 21, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Tuesday that India and China have completed the last phase of their disengagement process as of October 21, calling it a "positive development." The remarks were made during a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra. Jaishankar elaborated on the disengagement, saying, "On October 21st, we concluded the last lot of disengagement agreements, having made some progress earlier. These agreements are currently...

November 4, 2024 4:22 PM

Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian consulate in Brisbane, highlights strengthening India-Australia ties

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, highlighted the deepening bilateral ties between India and Australia during the inauguration of a new Indian consulate in Brisbane on Monday. He described the opening as a "landmark moment" in the evolving partnership between the two nations. The consulate is expected to play a vital role in addressing the needs of the expanding Indian community in Queensland, where a considerable number of Indian students are pursuing higher education. Jaish...

October 24, 2024 3:44 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets with heads of delegations at BRICS Summit Outreach

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged with heads of delegations during the 16th BRICS Summit held at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center, participating in the Outreach/BRICS Plus session. Jaishankar, who accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the summit, shared glimpses of the event in a post on X, saying, “Ahead of the BRICS Outreach session in Kazan.” The outreach gathering extended the BRICS platform to new partner countries, reinforcing the bloc's focus on mult...

October 21, 2024 10:36 PM

EAM Jaishankar criticizes Canada, says “even double standards are mild words…”

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 'NDTV World Summit 2024: The India Century,' criticized Canada for its inconsistent diplomatic standards amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Jaishankar highlighted the stark contrast in how diplomats from India and Canada are treated in each other’s countries. "So apparently, the license they give themselves is entirely different from the restrictions they impose on diplomats in Canada," Jaishankar said. "When we tell them...