The informal grouping of four countries in the Indo-Pacific region fills a very important gap that has emerged in contemporary times, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said
The outcome of this meeting was that the commitment of US companies for India with India has become much stronger during this Covid-19 crisis, says Mukesh Aghi
EAM S Jaishankar on Friday had a "warm meeting" with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin here during which they discussed further developing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday welcomed the positive stance of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on issues related to intellectual property rights of COVID-19 vaccines and her support for efficient and robust supply chains. Jaishankar, 66, on Thursday had a meeting with Tai to discuss a wide range of bilateral trade issues. The minister described it as good discussions. "Welcomed her positive stance on IPR issues & support for efficient and robust supply chains," he said in a tweet after the meeting. Early this month, Tai, after consultations with various stakeholders, had announced support to the move of India and South Africa to waive certain IP aspects of COVID-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This step is likely to help in a big way in the fight against the pandemic. "Our trade, technology and business cooperation are at the core of our strategic partnership. Enhancing them is vital to post-Covid economic recovery," Jaishankar said in .
On his 5-day visit to the US, the minister met influential American lawmakers from both Democratic and Republican parties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, at his meetings with top leaders of the American corporate sector on Thursday, appreciated their swift response to India's fight against the pandemic
The US business leaders highlighted their ongoing support to assist Covid-19 relief efforts in India, vaccine access and further ways to build healthcare infrastructure together
A review of the progress made in bilateral ties in the first 100 days of the Biden administration is on the agenda
S Jaishankar is expected to review the progress made in bilateral ties during the first 100 days and lay the groundwork for the rest of the term of US President Joe Biden
The challenge before New Delhi and Washington is how to translate their fundamental, societal and geopolitical convergences into actionable policies, S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has offered India's support to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his re-election during a meeting in New York
S Jaishankar interacted with Permanent Representative Ambassador T S Tirumurti and other officials and diplomats from India to the United Nations.
EAM S Jaishankar's visit to Washington DC later this week, the first by a top Indian minister under the Biden administration, is likely to focus on the whole gamut of the India-US relationship
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday landed in New York, as part of his US visit, to meet with senior United States officials, and discuss Covid-related cooperation
The minister will focus on procurement of coronavirus vaccines from American companies as well as explore the possibility of their joint production
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday termed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic a "black swan event" and said its impact on the global order and future of Asia is yet to be comprehended.
The coronavirus pandemic may be the most serious in living memory but it should be seen as a recurring challenge and not as a one-off episode, says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
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India said on Wednesday that problems of terrorism and instability are a reminder to the UNSC why epicentres of radicalisation must not be allowed to operate with impunity.
India's relationship with China is going through a 'very difficult phase' but recent discussions have yielded positive results in terms of easing the flow of logistics during Covid, says Jaishankar