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EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Gambia on its independence day

The Gambia has a small but vibrant Indian community of about 1,600 people, mostly businessmen and traders.

Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23, says MEA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a six-day visit to Germany and France beginning Friday. Making an announcement on the two-nation visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that Jaishankar will participate in the Munich Security Conference in Germany besides other engagements. From Germany, Jashankar will travel to France where he will hold bilateral talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing. He will also attend an EU ministerial meeting on the Indo-Pacific.

Ukraine: Govt sets up control room for Indians; looks at increasing flights

It said the Ukrainian International Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Qatar Airways are operating flights at present from Ukraine

Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine

Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily

Jaishankar to attend Quad Foreign Ministers' meet in Australia on Feb 11

The EAM will participate in the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on February 11 in Melbourne, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan and the United States

PM Modi to host first India-Central Asia Summit virtually on January 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the first India-Central Asia Summit in a virtual format on January 27, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday.

Jaishankar holds talks with Lanka; Indian projects to boost Lankan economy

S Jaishankar held talks with Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and discussed projects and investment plans by India that would strengthen the economy of the island nation.

Jaishankar speaks with counterparts from Japan, Netherlands, Brazil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke with his counterparts from Japan, the Netherlands, Argentina and Brazil separately and reviewed bilateral ties as well as discussed key issues, including Covid challenges. In a tweet, Jaishankar said he had a good conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra. "Wished him a fast recovery from Covid. And a Happy New Year. Discussed our bilateral cooperation, EU and Indo-Pacific," Jaishankar tweeted. They also exchanged views on celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, he said. On his discussion with Jaishankar, Hoekstra said on Twitter, "Good to speak with @DrSJaishankar. This year, we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, a great milestone. We spoke about our strong bilateral agenda, EU cooperation & developments in the region." "I look forward to further strengthening our excellent bilateral relations," the Dutch

Shringla leaves for Myanmar; to hold talks with leaders, civil society

The powerful State Administration Council (SAC) is headed by General Min Aung Hlaing

India committed to free and open Indo-Pacific, says S Jaishankar

The external affairs minister was speaking at the India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum

India seeks cooperation with Central Asia to help Afghanistan

The Indian government is concerned about how Taliban rule could impact security in the region, especially in India's restive northern state of Jammu and Kashmir

Jaishankar welcomes Tajikistan FM, says looking forward to our talks

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday welcomed Tajikistan foreign minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, who is on a three-day visit to India

US displaying greater caution in power projection since 2008: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said America was adjusting to multipolarity and rebalancing and re-examining the balance between its domestic revival and commitments abroad.

EAM S Jaishankar to represent India at SCO heads of govt meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Thursday.

Around 1,500 pilgrims will visit Pakistan from November 17 to 26: MEA

India said that a Jatha of around 1,500 pilgrims will visit Pakistan through the Atari-Wagah Integrated Check Post, as per the 1974 bilateral protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines

Jaishankar meets Israeli PM, discusses strengthening of strategic alliance

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and discussed strengthening of strategic alliance, expanding bilateral ties and deepening of the friendship

Jaishankar in Israel for high-level talks for enhancing strategic ties

EAM S Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday on a five-day visit during which he will hold talks with Israel's top leadership to mutually prepare a roadmap for further enriching the strategic ties

Jaishankar on Israel visit from Oct 17-21; will hold talks to bolster ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Israel beginning Sunday where he will hold talks with his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid to strengthen the strategic partnership

Jaishankar meets UK counterpart, urges early resolution of quarantine issue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the meeting with his UK counterpart Liz Truss in New York on Monday (local time) urged for early resolution of quarantine issue in mutual interest.

SCO Summit: EAM holds informal talks with Russian counterpart, Iran prez

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a "useful discussion" with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi