India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

December 22, 2025 5:02 PM

India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark development that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the agreement marks a new phase in bilateral ties. “A landmark in India-New Zealand relations. The India-NZ FTA, concluded in record time under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Chr...

Jaishankar in Israel: condemns Sydney’s Bondi Beach terror attack; offers condolences

December 16, 2025 5:35 PM

Jaishankar in Israel: condemns Sydney’s Bondi Beach terror attack; offers condolences

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday condemned the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney, asserting that India and Israel have a policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism. Making remarks alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Jerusalem on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar offered condolences over the loss of several lives in the terror attack during Hanukkah celebrations in Australia's Sydney. His visit to Israel, EAM Jaishankar said, gives both sides ...

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU’s Maros Sefcovic, hopes for productive engagements in India

December 8, 2025 3:34 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU’s Maros Sefcovic, hopes for productive engagements in India

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in New Delhi on Monday and expressed confidence that the visiting EU delegation would have productive engagements during its stay in India. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “A pleasure to meet European Trade & Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi today. Confident that the Commissioner and his team will have productive discussions in India.” The meetin...

Our relevance to global talent skill market is only going to grow: EAM Jaishankar

December 3, 2025 2:26 PM

Our relevance to global talent skill market is only going to grow: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the significant progress made over the past decade in enhancing the mobility of Indian talent - from expanding passport services to strengthening welfare mechanisms for Indians abroad - and how India’s demographic strength is increasingly meeting global workforce demands. Speaking at the India’s World Annual Conclave 2025, Jaishankar said, “We are one-sixth of the world’s population, and when you look at the younger workin...

EAM Jaishankar warns of rising bioterrorism threat, calls for stronger global biosecurity framework at BWC’s 50th anniversary conference

December 1, 2025 4:12 PM

EAM Jaishankar warns of rising bioterrorism threat, calls for stronger global biosecurity framework at BWC’s 50th anniversary conference

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday called for urgent reforms to strengthen global biosecurity and modernise the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), warning that biological threats - whether natural, accidental, or deliberate - are becoming harder to manage in a rapidly evolving scientific landscape. Speaking at the Conference on 50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South in New Delhi, Jaishankar said the misuse of biological age...

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Ukrainian FM, discusses latest conflict-related developments

November 23, 2025 11:22 AM

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Ukrainian FM, discusses latest conflict-related developments

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he had a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and discussed the latest developments in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India's support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring p...

Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi to review cooperation

November 20, 2025 8:40 PM

Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi to review cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi during the latter’s five-day official visit to India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both ministers discussed bilateral trade, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. The talks also covered avenues for expanding economic cooperation and supporting development initiatives. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he reiterated India’s continued...

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President; calls for zero tolerance on terrorism at SCO meet

November 18, 2025 10:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President; calls for zero tolerance on terrorism at SCO meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday along with other heads of delegations attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. In his address at the SCO meeting, the External Affairs Minister reiterated India’s firm position against terrorism, stating that there can be no justification, no overlooking and no whitewashing of terror in any form. He said India has the sovereign right to defend its citize...

Jaishankar meets Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, calls India-Russia ties a ‘factor of stability’

November 18, 2025 10:29 AM

Jaishankar meets Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, calls India-Russia ties a ‘factor of stability’

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow and held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation, as both sides reviewed preparations for the upcoming 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit. In a post on X, Jaishankar said that the talks covered trade and investment, energy, mobility, agriculture, technology, culture and people-to-people exchanges. He added that the two ministers also exchanged views on key regional and global developm...

Deeply shocked, fullest support to affected Indians: EAM Jaishankar on Saudi bus accident

November 17, 2025 11:27 AM

Deeply shocked, fullest support to affected Indians: EAM Jaishankar on Saudi bus accident

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday expressed deep shock and concern over the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina. According to the Indian mission in Jeddah, a passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning, resulting in a major explosion and severe damage to the vehicle. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Our...