S Jaishankar, Philippines counterpart discuss shared interests in ensuring maritime safety

India has briefed the Philippines on the Indian Navy’s deployments in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea to counter ongoing threats, external affairs minister Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the archipelagic country, said that he discussed with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo discussed […]

PM Modi’s efforts brought WHO’s centre of traditional medicine to India: EAM Dr S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said that, with the prolonged efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the World Health Organization (WHO) laid the foundation stone of Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat to bring ancient wisdom and modern science together. Jaishankar said, “We are hoping […]

S Jaishankar discuss cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, with his Lankan counterpart Sabry

External Affairs Minister S Jaishnakar on Thursday discussed cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, industry and health with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry. “A good meeting with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and other ministerial colleagues this evening in Colombo. Discussed India-Sri Lanka cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, industry and health,” […]

S Jaishankar to embark on Sri Lanka visit today

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from January 19-20, 2023. During his visit, Jaishankar is scheduled to have official discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minster Dinesh Gunawardena and other dignitaries, reported the Ministry of […]

India tried to defuse Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant situation: S Jaishankar on Ukraine crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India tried to defuse the situation around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and quietly helped in the grain deal between Moscow and Kyiv. “India tried to defuse the situation around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Points, we have already helped – […]

S Jaishankar holds “good discussion” with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yamada Kenji

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a discussion with Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs Yamada Kenji in New York and said both countries as G4 members work together to advance reformed multilateralism. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Jaishankar on Tuesday wrote: “Good discussion with State Minister of […]

S Jaishankar meets UAE Foreign Minister in Delhi

India and UAE will take forward their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday as he met UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the national capital. “Always a pleasure to welcome HH Sheikh @ABZayed of UAE in India. Our 4th structured meeting this year. Will take forward our Comprehensive Strategic […]

“India stands in solidarity…” S Jaishankar expresses condolences over deaths in Seoul Halloween stampede

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede and said India stands in solidarity with South Korea during this difficult time. At least 151 people were killed and 76 others were injured in a deadly stampede during Halloween […]

“Threat of terrorism is growing…” S Jaishankar at top UN counter-terror meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday highlighted the global threat of terrorism is growing and expanding, particularly in Asia and Africa, despite the UN Security Council’s (UNSC) best efforts to combat the “gravest threat to humanity”. Addressing the UNSC’s special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee in the national capital, Jaishankar said, […]

Terrorism still thriving due to funds, resources: S Jaishankar at UN counter-terrorism meet

Terming money the lifeblood of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted how terrorists continue to get financial resources to maintain their organizational functions and said the reality that terrorism continues to exist and expand points to an underlying truth. Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the 2008 […]