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Following productive Quad discussions in New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has flown to Armenia to deepen diplomatic engagement with Yerevan. The visit marks the next leg of his packed...
At the latest round of Quad foreign ministers’ talks held in the Indian capital, New Delhi made a strong pitch for safeguarding an open and stable Indo-Pacific. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar...
In a timely diplomatic outreach, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a phone call with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, focusing on the volatile situation in West...
Escalating violence in the Middle East has trapped scores of Odia people, prompting former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to demand urgent action from New Delhi. In a strongly worded X post, the BJD...
In a powerful address at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar outlined India's strategy to thrive through adversity. Hosted from February 17 to...
In a show of unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several cabinet colleagues extended birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on his special day. The outpouring of affection...
S Jaishankar's ascent to India's External Affairs Minister is a tale of overlooked talent and decisive leadership. Despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's personal endorsement, the Congress party...
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held a significant meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During the high-level engagement, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from...
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. The high-level...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia next week, a decision attributed to scheduling conflicts. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to...
India has officially upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to the full Embassy of India in Afghanistan, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral relations. This enhancement signals a...
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has addressed the controversy surrounding the exclusion of female journalists from a recent press conference in New Delhi. Muttaqi described the...
Amidst tensions in India-US relations due to increased tariffs imposed by the United States, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that any trade agreement between the two nations must...
The burgeoning relationship between former US President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has sparked considerable speculation in diplomatic circles. Questions regarding India's...
During a Rajya Sabha debate regarding Operation Sindoor, Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar criticized the Opposition's stance on China. He took aim at what he called "China Gurus,"...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that no phone calls occurred between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi from April 22 to June 16. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he emphasized India's...
The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar...
During the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the South China Sea as a major concern for the member nations. The United States, India,...
In an interview with Le Figaro, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's stance on terrorism, Kashmir, and global affairs. He emphasized India's strong partnership with France,...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit France and Belgium from June 8th to 14th, engaging with key leaders and officials. The visit aims to bolster bilateral ties and highlight...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit France and Belgium from June 8th to 14th. The primary objectives of the trip include strengthening bilateral ties with both nations and...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit France and Belgium from June 8th to 14th. The primary focus of his trip will be to bolster bilateral relations and to highlight India's...
Amsterdam: Outlining India's approach to counter-terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Operation Sindoor is continuing as India will respond if there is another terror attack...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the status of India’s trade relations with Pakistan, saying that New Delhi didn't cease trade; rather, the Islamabad administration decided to halt...
New Delhi witnessed a key discussion on bilateral trade enhancement as Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Mohammad Riyazuddin Ahmed, on March 20. The...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held productive bilateral discussions with Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu in Nicosia, Cyprus, focusing on advancing the EU-India Free Trade Agreement...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday in the Cypriot capital, marking another step forward in the growing partnership between the two...
In a significant diplomatic outreach, S Jaishankar travelled to Cyprus this week for the European Union’s informal foreign ministers’ retreat. The two-day Gymnich meeting in Limassol offered an...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar touched down in Cyprus on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian minister to join the European Union’s exclusive Gymnich retreat. The informal format allows...
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told fellow Quad ministers that the New Delhi meeting conveys a powerful commitment to practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. In his opening remarks, Motegi...
The Indian capital today becomes the focal point for Quad diplomacy as foreign ministers from four major democracies gather to chart the group’s next phase of cooperation. The meeting is expected to...
In a pre-Quad diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to New Delhi on Monday. The meeting served as a strategic prelude to...
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong touched down in New Delhi on Monday for high-level Quad engagements and a bilateral dialogue with India’s S Jaishankar. Her trip underscores growing strategic...
In a significant diplomatic development, India’s top diplomat S. Jaishankar welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to New Delhi on Sunday for in-depth consultations on emerging technologies,...
As conflict escalates between the United States, Israel, and Iran, BRICS foreign ministers convened in New Delhi to address the fallout across West Asia. The meeting revealed sharp divergences,...
In a detailed readout following talks with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar laid out India’s five guiding principles on Sunday. The agenda places...
After starting his India tour in Kolkata, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now arrived in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed him on social media, noting that the visit aims to...
During his visit to India, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held fruitful conversations with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on regional stability and economic cooperation....
In the aftermath of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' conclave in New Delhi, Iran's top diplomat Seyed Abbas Araghchi addressed reporters, reinforcing the unbreakable bond between Iran and India. He...
The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi progresses into its second day, marked by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's intensive diplomatic outreach. On May 15, the third session features...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi with bilateral and multilateral huddles, reinforcing India's leadership in the Global South. The Ministry of...
In a stirring address at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi's India Mandapam, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar painted a picture of BRICS as a beacon of stability amid...
As the curtain rises on India's BRICS 2026 presidency, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Indonesia's Retno Marsudi—wait, Sugiono—in New Delhi for crucial talks just before the two-day foreign...
In a show of diplomatic prowess, India kicks off the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, presiding over discussions amid rising Middle East tensions. This assembly highlights...
In a brief yet symbolic transit, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar was accorded a rousing welcome at Zurich Airport by Anoop Dhingra, the dedicated India-Switzerland envoy. This...
In the heart of India's capital, the 11th Ambassadors and High Commissioners Conference kicked off on Wednesday, drawing top diplomatic talent. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a compelling...
In a boost to South American outreach, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld in New Delhi on Wednesday. Their wide-ranging conversation centered on...
In a key bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House, India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed UN General Assembly's 80th session President Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday. The discussions delved into...
In a significant boost to bilateral economic engagement, India and New Zealand inked a landmark Free Trade Agreement on Monday. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described it as a 'historic'...
New Delhi is bolstering its diplomatic footprint in South Asia with the appointment of veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh. The decision, revealed by the MEA...
In a key development for Indo-Gulf diplomacy, NSA Ajit Doval met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Discussions centered on enhancing strategic collaboration,...
In a clear demonstration of strategic synergy, India and Japan have pledged to intensify defense collaboration while championing a free and open Indo-Pacific. The pledge emerged from the 8th...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has conveyed India's best wishes to Israel marking its 78th year of independence, emphasizing the unbreakable strategic alliance that defines their bilateral...
Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool welcomed India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday in Port Louis, where the latter delivered personal messages of goodwill from PM Narendra Modi and...
In a significant diplomatic engagement, India hosted Sweden for the eighth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Thursday, forging broad consensus on elevating partnerships in...
Dhaka witnessed a pivotal engagement as Indian envoy Pranay Verma conferred with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's defense advisor, retired Brigadier General Dr. A.K.M. Shamsul Islam. The dialogue...
In a significant step towards revitalizing ties, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday. Accompanied by Humayun Kabir, the...
In a move to elevate diplomatic engagement, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the formal opening of St Kitts and Nevis's High Commission in New Delhi today. Established since...
West Asia stands on the brink as clashes between Israel-US forces and Iran intensify, creating a powder keg of insecurity. Finland's President Alexander Stubb has thrown his weight behind India,...
Diplomatic efforts spearheaded by India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have paid off, with Iran allowing Indian tankers to traverse the Strait of Hormuz. The decision came after talks with...
The curtain fell on the 11th edition of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi today, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stealing the show through his insights on India's strategic positioning...
In a timely intervention during mounting Middle East unrest, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected with France's Emmanuel Macron over phone. Their discussion centered on urgent measures to...
Yangon witnessed a cultural milestone as the three-floor SarsoBekman Literary Center, built with Indian assistance, was officially unveiled. Costing around 3.77 million USD, the facility is poised to...
Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's Foreign Minister, delivered a powerful message at the UN Human Rights Council, advocating for a big-picture approach to human rights that prioritizes practical gains over...
Munich Security Conference turned into a platform for India to assert its energy independence as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar countered US narratives on Russian oil imports. Dismissing...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar kicked off the Munich Security Conference with high-level talks alongside G7 foreign ministers. The agenda spotlighted mutual interests, with a firm emphasis...
High-level diplomatic and military engagements continue to fortify India-Bahrain relations. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, met Prince Salman bin Hamad Al...
In a pivotal kickoff to its BRICS chairmanship, India convened the first Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas conclave in New Delhi from February 9-10, 2026. This two-day huddle mapped out the roadmap for...
In a display of strengthening bilateral relations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attended a lavish welcome reception hosted by newly appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor in New Delhi. The...
In a boost to Indo-Seychelles relations, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with President Wavel Ramkalawan—no, Dr. Patrick Herminie of Seychelles on February 9 in New Delhi. The encounter, part of a...
In a key bilateral meeting in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged with Palestine's Foreign and Expatriates Minister Warsan Agabekian on Friday. The agenda centered on...
In a move underscoring deepening Europe-India bonds, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas touched down in New Delhi Saturday, marking her debut official trip to the country as High Representative and...
Spain's top diplomat Jose Manuel Albares landed in New Delhi for a crucial two-day trip, kicking off with high-level talks alongside India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The Wednesday...
In a strategic huddle in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares pledged to fortify India-Spain relations amid evolving global dynamics....
In a clear sign of warming economic ties, India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with influential US Senator Steve Daines in the capital on Sunday. The encounter, publicized via social media by...
At the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar celebrated the transformation of India-Japan relations into a comprehensive strategic alliance. Speaking to...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's January 4-9, 2026, tour to France and Luxembourg marked a pivotal moment in India's European diplomacy, his maiden foreign outing of the year. The visit...
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a significant meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level discussion took place on the sidelines of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur due to pressing domestic commitments and a lack of progress on a significant trade agreement with the United...
India has officially elevated its Technical Mission in Kabul to the full status of the Embassy of India in Afghanistan. This significant upgrade, effective immediately, underscores India's deepening...
The United States imposed an additional 50% tariff on India for purchasing oil from Russia. In response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed support for India's stance on oil trade...
During his address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, EAM S Jaishankar emphasized India's long-standing struggle against terrorism, particularly from a neighboring country. He began by...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver India's address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday. This marks his role as the primary...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed disapproval of what he perceived as a "double standard," indirectly targeting the United States regarding its stance on Russian oil purchases. He...
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed the changing dynamics of global employment during a discussion at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), emphasizing the emergence of a...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar convened a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, addressing a range of pertinent matters. Both leaders acknowledged the...
Amidst ongoing tensions with the United States, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today. This meeting will take place in New York on...
Following a conversation between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, India reiterated its support for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict in...
The case of Ariha Shah, a four-year-old Indian child, has become a focal point in diplomatic discussions between India and Germany. During a recent meeting in New Delhi, Indian Foreign Minister S....
Chinese Foreign Minister and member of the Communist Party of China's Politburo, Wang Yi, visited India from August 18-19, 2025, at the invitation of NSA Ajit Doval. During the visit, Doval and Wang...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. Jaishankar, who is currently on a three-day visit to Russia, participated in the...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced a significant increase in bilateral trade between India and Russia, noting a more than five-fold rise from USD 13 billion in 2021 to USD 68 billion...
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar commenced a three-day visit to Moscow to further strengthen the India-Russia partnership. This visit occurs amidst the backdrop of the U.S. imposing tariffs on Indian...
China has communicated to India its decision to lift export restrictions on vital goods, including fertilizers, rare earth magnets and minerals, and tunnel boring machines. This move follows...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to India on August 18-19, 2025, at the invitation of NSA Ajit Doval. In their bilateral meeting,...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to India on August 18-19, 2025, at the invitation of NSA Ajit Doval. During their bilateral meeting,...
In Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping convened with foreign ministers and representatives from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, who were in China for the Council of...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev in Beijing, focusing on the SCO's significance and efforts to...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Beijing, marking his first visit since the Galwan Valley clashes. The visit, set for Sunday evening, occurs as India and China aim to...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has firmly stated that India will not be intimidated by nuclear blackmail and will not grant terrorists impunity. Speaking in an interview, he emphasized...