S Jaishankar

July 2, 2025 10:41 AM

Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism

Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers on Tuesday demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam terror attack be immediately brought to justice and countries concerned cooperate with the authorities. In a joint statement after their meeting, the Quad foreign ministers said, "We call for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of this reprehensible act to be brought to justice without any delay and urge all UN Member ...

July 2, 2025 9:27 AM

Quad ministerial meeting very productive, will strengthen Indo-Pacific stability: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Quad ministerial meeting on Tuesday was very productive and will strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region. After the meeting, he shared on X that they “discussed how to make Quad more focused and impactful on contemporary opportunities and challenges”. "Just finished a very productive meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington DC. Discussed how to make Quad more focused and impactful on contemporary opportunities and challeng...

July 1, 2025 9:50 AM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington to attend Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) scheduled for July 1. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the ministers will build on discussions held during the previous QFMM, which took place in Washington on January 21, 2025. “They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made...

June 27, 2025 12:46 PM

EAM Jaishankar to attend Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in Washington

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend a meeting of the Quad foreign ministers in Washington on July 1, ahead of the upcoming Quad Summit that India is set to host later this year, according to the U.S. State Department. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the meeting, which will be attended by Foreign Minister Penny Wong of Australia and Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi of Japan, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Pigott said on Thursday. Pigott noted that Secretary Rub...

June 16, 2025 8:51 AM

PM Modi’s Visit to Strengthen India-EU Ties, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting Cyprus counterpart

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday (local time) on his arrival at the Larnaca International Airport in Limassol and said that he was confident that that “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Mediterranean nation will deepen our longstanding bilateral ties and the partnership between India and the European Union. Taking to his official X account, EAM Jaishankar said: “Delighted to meet FM @ckombos of Cyprus on ...

June 13, 2025 1:59 PM

Offered fullest support: EAM Jaishankar speaks to UK, Portugal, Canada over Air India plane crash

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that he is in touch with his counterparts from the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Canada in the aftermath of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives. "In touch with FS @DavidLammy of UK, FM @PauloRangel_pt of Portugal and FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash. Expressed our profound condolences and offered fullest support in this hour of grief," Jaishankar wrote in a post on X on Friday. He ...

June 10, 2025 9:03 PM

Don’t think it as conflict between India and Pakistan, it is India vs ‘Terroristan’: EAM Jaishankar

Reiterating that India will not give in to any kind of nuclear blackmail, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reaffirmed that the country strongly believes in zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. "This is not a conflict between two states per se. This is actually a response to the threat and to the practice of terrorism. So, I would urge you to don't think of it as India-Pakistan, think of it as India and 'Terroristan', you would then appreciate...

June 5, 2025 4:48 PM

Sanjay Jha-led delegation briefs EAM Jaishankar on Operation Sindoor outreach

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday to brief him on the support received during their five-nation diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor. As part of the visit, the delegation travelled to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where they presented dossiers detailing Pakistan’s alleged role in cross-border terrorism, specifically highlighting the Pahalgam terror attack. They also ex...

May 26, 2025 11:01 AM

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with newly appointed Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The two leaders discussed avenues to strengthen India-Canada relations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said: "Appreciate the telecon with FM Anita Anand of Canada. Discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties. Wished her a very successful tenure." Anand, who recently assumed office as Foreign Minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new government, reciproc...

May 19, 2025 9:35 AM

EAM Jaishankar to embark on six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will embark on an official six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday. The visit is part of India’s continued diplomatic outreach to strengthen strategic partnerships and enhance cooperation with key European nations. The agenda will focus on a wide range of issues, including trade, investment, regional and global developments, and coordination on multilateral ...