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Jaishankar holds positive discussions with business leaders in Australia

He shared the stage with officials from the Business Council of Australia and held fruitful discussions for strengthening business and investment linkages between India and Australia

Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Albanese, discusses ways to bolster ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to deepen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greeting to Albanese. The minister is on an official visit to Australia from November 3-7. "Delighted to call on PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Conveyed warm greetings of PM @narendramodi. Value his guidance for deepening India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar wrote on X. He later met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters and discussed education, technology, agriculture and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on Indo-Pacific and global issues. He also interacted with members of the Australia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group. "Appreciate their warm sentiments for stronger political, economic and people-to-people ties with India," Jaishankar said in a

US Presidential election: India expects 'policy continuity' with Trump

US Presidential election 2024: Indian leader PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran, and more expect US-India bond to remain strong regardless of US election results

EAM Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Albanese, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to deepen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greeting to Albanese. The minister is on an official visit to Australia from November 3-7. "Delighted to call on PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra today. Conveyed warm greetings of PM @narendramodi. Value his guidance for deepening India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar wrote on X. Earlier, Jaishankar met Peter Dutton, the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. "Shared perspectives on global issues and appreciate his support for our bilateral ties," Jaishankar said after meeting Dutton. He also met New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Canberra. "Discussed education, technology, agriculture, technology and people-to-people ties. Also exchanged views on Indo-Pa

US election results: S Jaishankar predicts a shift towards 'isolationism'

US elections 2024: S Jaishankar said that the election results are "unlikely" to alter what he referred to as a 'long-term trend in US policy'

'Canada approving visas for criminals': Ex-police official slams Trudeau

India-Canada diplomatic ties have hit their lowest in decades since Justin Trudeau charged India with being involved in the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year

US will be more isolationist whoever wins election: EAM Jaishankar

'We all have an interest today in creating some kind of collaborative consensual arrangement.' Jaishankar said

Political space given to extremists: Jaishankar on temple attack in Canada

Hindu temples in Canada have recently become targets of attacks, ranging from graffiti with inflammatory slogans, acts of property damage, to clashes between groups

EAM Jaishankar meets Australian Dy PM & Defence Minister Richard Marles

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shared perspectives on Indo-Pacific and regional developments with Australian Deputy Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles here. Jaishankar is on a five day visit to Australia and scheduled to have interactions with Australian leadership, parliamentarians, members of the Indian diaspora, business community, media and think tanks. Pleased to meet DPM & Defence Minister @RichardMarlesMP today. Spoke about the strong momentum in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Shared perspectives on Indo-Pacific and regional developments, Jaishankar posted on X after the meeting with Marles. Prior to that, the EAM co-chaired the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Australia and India along with Japan and the US are part of the QUAD bloc, an important platform vis-a-vis Pacific region.

Whatever the verdict, relationship with US will grow: EAM on US elections

Under the leadership of former US President Donald Trump, significant reforms were seen in the US which included renegotiating trade agreements with various countries, reforming the US Tax code

Australian FM raises allegations of targeting Sikhs with EAM Jaishankar

Australia's foreign minister said Tuesday she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists in Canada. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she discussed the Canadian allegations with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar while he was in the Australian capital, Canberra. India has denied Canada's allegation that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada. Wong said her message to the Sikh community was that people have a right to be safe and respected in Australia, regardless of who they are. We've made clear our concerns about the allegations under investigation. We've said that we respect Canada's judicial process, Wong said at a news conference with Jaishankar. We convey our views to India as you would expect us to do and we have a principled position in relation to matters such as the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary and also, frankly, the sovereignty of all countries, she ...

Strategic partnership growing steadily with Australia: EAM Jaishankar

Ahead of 2025, which will mark the fifth year of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of the two countries, the Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue served as an opportunity to take stock

Canadian cop suspended over violent pro-Khalistan protest outside temple

Videos circulating on social media platforms show the protesters holding banners supporting Khalistan and confronting visitors to the Hindu temple

Vandalism of Hindu temples in Canada deeply concerning: EAM Jaishankar

Incident happened weeks after Ottawa expelled six Indian diplomats, linking them to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in 2023 in Canada

Jaishankar opens new Indian consulate in Brisbane, pays homage to Gandhi

Jaishankar articulated the importance of these democracies and the significance of Quad

India and China made 'some progress' in disengagement: EAM S Jaishankar

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing the development as a "welcome" step. His comment comes days after Indian and Chinese troops completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh. The Indian Army commenced verification patrolling at Depsang, while patrolling at Demchok had begun on Friday. "In terms of India and China, we have made some progress. You know, our relations were very, very disturbed for reasons all of you know. We have made some progress in what we call disengagement," Jaishankar said while responding to a question during an interaction with the Indian diaspora here. "There are very large numbers of Chinese troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control who were not there before 2020 and we, in turn, have counter-deployed. There are other aspects of the relationship which also got affected during during this period. So clearly, we have

India is growing, but it wants to grow with world: Jaishankar in Australia

India, which is on the path of growth, wants to grow with the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, stressing that there is genuine goodwill and desire among nations to work with India. Jaishankar arrived here earlier in the day on the first leg of his two-nation tour which will also take him to Singapore. "Namaste Australia! Landed in Brisbane today. Look forward to productive engagements over the next few days to take forward the India-Australia Dosti," he posted on X. Addressing the Indian community here, Jaishankar said: "India will grow. India is growing, but India wants to grow with the world." When India looks at the world, it sees opportunities, he said. "We are optimistic. There may be problems, but overall, we think the world has goodwill and a desire to work with India. We see a sentiment overall in the world for India to succeed and it's important we harness that sentiment," Jaishankar said. He mentioned that there are numerous opportunities fo

Friendships not exclusive, especially in multi-polar world: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said friendships are "not exclusive", particularly in a multi-polar world. In his address at a book launch here, the minister also said India is today positioning itself as a "Vishwa Mitra" and "we seek to be friends with as many as possible". This obviously generates goodwill and positivity towards India. It is reflected in the growing contribution the country makes to global good and in its closer engagement with the international community, the external affairs minister said, adding that in some ways, this is "diplomacy 101". He said this at the launch of a book, titled "Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partner", written by scholar Sreeram Chaulia. In his address, Jaishankar underlined that friends are not always black and white, nor will friendship be linear in development. Friends in the final analysis are "always work in progress", he added. "In an imperfect, competitive and evolving global order, let us take these approx

Some friends may also be more complicated than others, says EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar underlined that New Delhi seeks to be friends with as many countries as possible while positioning itself as a global friend

Jaishankar to visit Australia, S'pore from Nov 3-8; to attend Asean event

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Australia and Singapore from November 3 to 8 during which he will meet leaders of the two countries and address the 8th Roundtable of ASEAN, an official statement said on Saturday. Jaishankar will co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra, the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "EAM will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the 2nd Raisina Down Under to be held in the Australian Parliament House. EAM is also scheduled to have interactions with Australian leadership, parliamentarians, members of the Indian diaspora, business community, media and think tanks," it said. During the visit, Jaishankar will travel to Brisbane and inaugurate India's fourth consulate in Australia, it added. At the second India-Australia 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue held in Delhi in November last year, both sides had ..