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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...

September 28, 2024 9:41 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Denmark, UAE, Singapore at UNGA

External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Denmark, the UAE, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Singapore on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The discussions focused on bolstering ties between India and these nations, with an emphasis on collaboration across various sectors. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleasure to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark today at UNGA79. App...

September 27, 2024 12:13 PM

India, Brazil, South Africa push for collective efforts to counter Al-Qaeda, ISIS, LeT, JeM

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of India, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, and South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola held a meeting on Thursday on the sidelines of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The ministers emphasized the urgent need for collective action to combat terrorism, specifically targeting groups such as Al-Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and th...

September 27, 2024 4:56 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets UN Chief Guterres, discusses Pact for Future, climate action

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday, engaging in critical discussions on global issues including the Pact for the Future, climate action, and the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine. The meeting highlighted India's active role in shaping global policy through multilateral engagement. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Always a pleasure to speak with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Discussed the Pact...

September 26, 2024 11:13 PM

Jaishankar attends joint ministerial meeting of L.69 and C-10 groupings of nations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the first-ever Joint Ministerial Meeting of the L.69 and C-10 groupings of nations on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday. During the meeting, Jaishankar stressed the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council's membership, both in its permanent and non-permanent categories. The L.69 Annual Ministerial Meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Ralph E. Gonsalves of Saint...

September 25, 2024 12:04 PM

Jaishankar emphasizes India’s role in combating synthetic drug threats at Global Coalition Summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India’s pivotal role in the global fight against the illicit manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs during the Summit for the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats held on Tuesday in New York. Addressing the summit, Jaishankar, who serves as co-chair of Working Group 1, said that India had faced a lot of challenges due to the nexus between terrorist organisations, narco-trafficking and cross-border rackets. "India's rol...

September 25, 2024 10:50 AM

India-China relationship key to Asia’s future: EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the pivotal role of the India-China relationship in shaping the future of Asia and the world during his address at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York on Tuesday. In a rapidly evolving "multipolar" world, Jaishankar said that the dynamic between the two Asian giants will be crucial in determining the trajectory of the region. Speaking on the changes reshaping global politics, Jaishankar said, "Asia is very much at the cutting ...

September 24, 2024 11:46 AM

US sees India as a partner, not a counterbalance to China, says Ambassador Eric Garcetti

The United States views India as a "friend and partner," rather than a counterbalance to China, emphasized US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti in a recent interview. Garcetti underscored the strong partnership between the two nations, grounded in shared values of sovereignty, rule of law, and respect for borders. He said that the US has historically supported India, particularly during border conflicts, and has always believed that aggression should not be rewarded anywhere in the world. “W...

September 19, 2024 10:12 AM

India, Romania celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties with release of commemorative stamps

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday unveiled joint commemorative stamps celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Romania. The release took place in the national capital, with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Romanian Ambassador to India, Daniela-Mariana Sezonov, also in attendance. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the stamps showcase the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Romania. He said the stamps are a perfect tribute to the ...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

Jaishankar says 75 percent of disengagement problems sorted out with China

Highlighting the progress on border talks with China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that 75 percent of disengagement problems with Beijing are sorted out, however, the two nations still have some things to do. Jaishankar also underlined how India and China never had an easy relationship in the past. "We did not have an easy relationship in the past. What happened in 2020 was in violation of multiple agreements, the Chinese moved a large number of troops to the Line of Actual Contr...