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PM Modi expresses gratitude to Barbados for conferring 'Honorary Award'

Dedicate the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' Award to the 1.4 billion Indians and to the close relations between India and Barbados, said PM Modi

EAM Jaishankar begin his official visit to Ireland, meets President Higgins

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who is on an official visit to the UK and Ireland, called upon Ireland President Michael D Higgins.Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed the regards of President Droupadi Murmu to him and the two leaders discussed about the role of culture in strengthening the nationhood.Sharing the details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said, "Honored to call on President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin this evening. Conveyed the warm regards of President Droupadi Murmu. Value his insights on the contemporary world and its development debates. Spoke of the role of culture in strengthening nationhood."S Jaishankar is on an official visit to the United Kingdom & Ireland from March 4 to March 9.During the Irish leg of his visit on March 6-7, EAM will be meeting with his Irish counterpart, Simon Harris, other dignitaries and members of Indian community, the Ministry of External Affairs has said in an official statement.India and Ireland share friendly bilateral ...

India reminds UK of 'diplomatic obligations' on Jaishankar security breach

The Ministry of External Affairs of India criticised the misuse of 'democratic freedoms' by a small group of 'separatists and extremists'

Khalistani extremists attempt to breach Jaishankar's security in London

Khalistani extremists disrupted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's London visit, breaching security as a protester tore the Indian flag near his convoy before being detained by police

Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for growing ties: EAM on China

The EAM said this during a conversation on Wednesday at Chatham House, an independent policy institute in London

Donald Trump's move towards multipolarity suits India, says Jaishankar

The US administration under President Donald Trump is moving towards multipolarity which suits India's interests, and the two nations have agreed on the need for a bilateral trade pact, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said. During a session titled India's rise and role in the world' at the Chatham House think tank in London on Wednesday evening, the EAM was asked about his thoughts on the first few weeks of the new US government and, specifically, about Trump's reciprocal tariffs. We see a president and an administration which, in our parlance, is moving towards multipolarity and that is something that suits India, said Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to the UK and Ireland. From President Trump's perspective, the one big shared enterprise that we have is the Quad, which is an understanding where everybody pays their fair share There are no free riders involved. So that's a good model which works, he said. The Quad alliance consists of the US, India, Australia and

Jaishankar meets Belgium's foreign minister Prevotat at Hyderabad House

He started his address by saying, of course, we have a historical connection here

MoS Margherita represents India in swearing-in ceremony of Uruguay's Prez

Margherita said he conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the new government of Uruguay

Govt's Africa approach based on mutual benefits, not extractive: Jaishankar

India's approach towards Africa has been guided by a deep-rooted commitment to build mutually-beneficial partnerships, unlike "extractive" models of engagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, amid China's relentless attempts to expand influence in the continent. India and Japan, with their complementary strengths, are well-positioned to support Africa's development in a sustainable and inclusive manner, he said. The external affairs minister was delivering a lecture at the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum. "India's approach to Africa has always been guided by a deep-rooted commitment to building long-term, mutually-beneficial partnerships," he said. "Unlike extractive models of engagement, India believes in capacity-building, skill development and technology transfer, ensuring that African countries not only benefit from investments but also develop self-sustaining growth ecosystems," he added. India is Africa's fourth-largest trading partner, with ...

India defends territorial integrity of any country, says Ukrainian envoy

Speaking to the media, Polishchuk particularly referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, calling it a "very historic visit."

India-US tech ties will have long-lasting effect, says Vijay Chauthaiwale

Tariffs are definitely a concern, especially in sectors where our exports are high but we need to remember that it will also impact US consumers, said Vijay Chauthaiwale

G20's ability to harmonise views key to drive global agenda: Jaishankar

Highlighting the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the G20's ability to harmonise viewpoints is key to advancing the global agenda. Jaishankar is in Johannesburg on a two-day visit to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Addressing the G20 session titled 'Discussion on the Global Geopolitical Situation', Jaishankar said the G20 is an important expression of the world's growing multi-polarity. "The global geopolitical situation remains difficult by any definition. Some of it is the accumulated challenges of the Covid pandemic, conflict situations, financial pressures, food security and climate concerns," he said on Thursday. But there are also the current anxieties about concentrated supply chains, weaponisation of trade and finance, and transparency of data flows, Jaishankar said. "Looking ahead, differential progress on Artificial intelligence and Electric vehicles, space, drones or gr

Jaishankar calls on S African prez, meets counterparts from Russia, China

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jaishankar, who is in Johannesburg on a two-day visit to South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, assured India's support for South Africa's G20 priorities. Honoured to call on President @CyrilRamaphosa of South Africa on the sidelines of the G20 FMM in Johannesburg. Conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi. Assured India's support for South Africa's G20 priorities, Jaishankar said in a post on X. South Africa holds the Presidency of the G20 for this year, the first time that it is being hosted on the African continent. On the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Jaishankar interacted with several world leaders, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Glad to meet FM Sergey

Foreign secy Misri briefs Parliamentary body following PM Modi's US visit

India-US relations were at the centre of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's briefing to a parliamentary committee here on Wednesday, with members quizzing him on a host of issues, including the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US. Sources said Misri assured members of the Standing Committee on External Affairs about the measures being taken by the Indian government to ensure that deportees are not mistreated. The committee's chairperson Shashi Tharoor said it was a "very thorough briefing", noting that the discussion focused mostly on the US because of Prime Minister Narendra Moi's recent visit to the country. The meeting's agenda was "current foreign policy developments". Tharoor said, "Every question you can imagine to do with the Indo-US relationship in the context of the prime minister's visit was raised, discussed and the foreign secretary gave all necessary answers." Other issues involving current developments, including the visit of the Qatar Amir to India, w

Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 foreign ministers' meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a two-day visit to South Africa beginning February 20 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the MEA announced on Wednesday. The minister is expected to hold a few bilateral meetings on the margins of the meet. South Africa is currently the chair of the influential grouping. "External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on 20 & 21 February 2025 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Ronald Lamola," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The minister's participation in the G20 FMM will "strengthen" India's engagement with G20 countries and "bolster the voice of the Global South" in this important forum.

Jaishankar hold talks with several counterparts at Indian Ocean conference

Jaishankar met foreign ministers from Mauritius, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka

We missed you a lot, says Trump; welcomes PM Modi to White House with hug

US President introduced PM Modi to other officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk

Who Is Paul Kapur, Trump's pick for Assistant Secy of State for South Asia?

Indian-origin Paul Kapur is a widely respected scholar, having authored several influential books and academic papers on South Asian security

India to share list of 12 US-based gangsters with Washington on PM's visit

The list includes high-profile criminals such as Anmol Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, both of whom are linked to major organised crime networks operating in India

Digital era calls for 'trust, transparency': EAM at India-France CEO Forum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the digital era calls for trust and transparency as he addressed the inaugural session of the 14th India-France CEO Forum on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit here. Talking about the summit, the plenary session of which was co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, Jaishankar said, The digital era calls for trust and transparency. These are indeed shared attributes between us. The summit is a reminder in itself of how much we could be doing in AI, software development and cyber security. 2026 has been designated the India-France year of innovation, the external affairs minister said. Jaishankar began his address by saying that India and France are two nations with a tradition of independent mindsets. This has been expressed, at different times, as the third way, as strategic autonomy or as a multi-polar world. But, it is not just that we think similarly. We also actively strive to ...