External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured the US administration on Wednesday of extending all necessary help in sorting out visa issues. He further said that things will get better soon. “But I again, feel this is an issue where obviously it’s mainly for the US but we will be supportive […]
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Budget session: MEA Jaishankar to make statement on Ukraine situation in RS today
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the prevailing situation in Ukraine at 2.30 pm in Rajya Sabha today. In the second part of the Budget Session in Parliament, Jaishankar will speak on the rescue operation to evacuate Indian students from the war zone in Ukraine […]
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EAM Jaishankar mourns passing away of 5 Indian students in Canada
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday expressed grief over the passing away of five Indian students in an accident in Canada. “Deeply mourn the passing away of 5 Indian students in Canada. Condolences to their families. Pray for the recovery of those injured. @IndiainToronto will provide all necessary support and assistance,” Jaishankar tweeted. India’s High […]
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Jaishankar, French counterpart discuss Afghanistan, Ukraine and French Presidency of EU
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on February 20 held talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris and exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the evolving situation in Ukraine. Both ministers reiterated their shared commitment to the principles of […]
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EAM Jaishankar gifts Indian epics, classics to Manas-Mahatma Gandhi library in Bishkek
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday gifted Indian epics and classics to the Manas-Mahatma Gandhi library at Chingiz Aitmatov National Academy in Bishkek. Jaishankar is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev. “Very pleased to gift Indian epics and classics to the Manas-Mahatma Gandhi library in […]
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Jaishankar meets Bangladeshi counterpart at Mexico’s 200th independence day celebrations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Minister of State (MoS) for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam in Mexico City during celebrations of Mexico’s 200th anniversary of attaining Independence on Monday (local time). Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said: “Good to meet Bangladeshi MoS for Foreign Affairs @MdShahriarAlam at the independence […]
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Jaishankar meets Bangladesh I&B Minister Mahmud, discusses media, bilateral cooperation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and discussed media and bilateral cooperation. “Glad to meet Bangladesh Information and Broadcasting Minister, Hasan Mahmud. Our bilateral cooperation is progressing steadily across all domains. Discussed media and public perceptions in that regard,” tweeted […]
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EAM Jaishankar to visit three Central European countries from Sept 2-5
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar is set to pay an official visit to Slovenia, Croatia, and Denmark from September 2-5, as part of a tour to review the bilateral relationship with the three Central European countries. A Ministry External Affairs (MEA) statement said this visit will provide an […]
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Jaishankar to chair UNSC meet on ‘threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts’
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will chair the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on “threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts” on Thursday (local time), under India’s presidency in August. The Foreign Minister also chaired a high-level meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on […]
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EAM Jaishankar to address UNSC debate on Afghanistan on June 23
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to address the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on Afghanistan on Wednesday. “External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the UNSC debate on Afghanistan tomorrow,” said the official Twitter handle of Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York. Earlier, India has noted the United States’ decision to withdraw its troops […]
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Jaishankar to chair BRICS foreign ministers meeting today
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to chair a meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) foreign ministers through video conferencing on Tuesday. In this meeting, the leaders will exchange views on the COVID-19 pandemic, global and regional issues of concern, sustainable development, and countering terrorism. “India as the current BRICS Chair will convene the standalone meeting […]
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Vaccine, Covid-19 important part of discussions in the US: Jaishankar
Calling COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines as one of the most important aspects of his discussions with top officials of the Biden administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the endeavour is to expand production of vaccines in India with assistance from the United States. Jaishankar, 66, is the […]
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Jaishankar discusses Teesta water sharing, border killings during Bangladesh visit
During his official visit to Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday focused on the issues of water sharing, border killings, COVID-19 with his counterpart Dr AKA Momen in Dhaka. Speaking during a press conference, Jaishankar termed Teesta water-sharing as a big issue, saying, “We did discuss it, we have a meeting of our water resources […]
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Govts should support businesses, especially MSMEs: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said that governments should support the businesses in their countries, specifically the MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises). Speaking at the Asia Economic Dialogue 2021, Jaishankar said, “People expect today the government to bat for them. It is not just the business of Indian diplomacy to do […]
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Jaishankar offers prayers at holy Ganga Talao in Mauritius
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on his two-day visit to Mauritius, offered prayers at the holy Ganga Talao on Wednesday morning. “Offered prayers at the holy Ganga Talao this morning. Grateful to FM Alan Ganoo, Culture Minister Avinash Teeluck, and Agriculture Minister Maneesh Gobin for joining me,” Jaishankar said in […]