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G20 presidency came at a time when polarization is 'very strong', says EAM

"The underlying theme of our presidency is Vasudaiva Kutumbakum, which means the world is a family. And again, we have sought to translate this into practical action," he added

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As India prepares for Sudan evacuation, a look at earlier rescue operations

The government has announced that it was working to ensure the safety of more than 3,000 Indian citizens in Sudan

India plans to open logistic hub for Indian companies in Panama: Jaishankar

India is exploring the possibility of opening a logistics hub for Indian companies in Panama, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, asserting that the country's trade with Latin America is growing and nearing USD 50 billion. The minister arrived in Panama on Monday from Guyana. He called on President Nito Cortizo and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to him. His strong resonance with PM Modi's Panch Prann reflects the strength of our Global South bonds and shared outlook for the world. Valued his guidance for advancing our bilateral and multilateral partnership, Jaishankar tweeted. Cortizo said, during their meeting, they talked about the will to make an alliance with the Indian pharmaceutical industry to achieve quality, effective and cheaper medicines for Panamanians. "We address the commercial exchange between Panama and India and the advantages that our country offers for the establishment of more companies; also about the opportunities

Trade between India-Panama heading towards $50 billion: S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar and Panama Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney held a joint press conference on Monday after holding discussions on several bilateral issues related to health and trade

EAM Jaishankar visits Indian infra company's road project site in Guyana

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on his first official trip to Guyana, visited the site of the ongoing East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage project along with Guyana's minister of public works Deodat Indar. Indian infrastructure company Ashoka Buildcon Limited is developing the East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage Project. Ashoka Buildcon in a statement said Jaishankar during his visit interacted with the workers and the senior staff including those of the company. "Delivered by India is a growing global infra reality. Paid a site visit to the East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage Project along with Minister of Public Works Deodat Indar. "Interacted with workers and senior staff. Impressed by their enthusiasm," he said in a tweet. East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage project is located in Georgetown, which is the capital of Guyana, in South America. According to the company statement, the new road link will serve as a corridor for communities on the East Bank. It will also prov

India, Guyana forming a partnership fit for contemporary era: Jaishankar

India and Guyana are forging a partnership that is fit for the purpose of the contemporary era, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said while addressing the Indian community here. Jaishankar, who is on his first visit to Guyana, also apprised the Indian community of his discussions with the Guyanese leadership and the two countries' common resolve to upgrade the level of their partnership. "Delighted to interact with the Indian community today evening in Guyana. Thank Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Speaker Manzoor Nadir for joining us. Conveyed that we are forging a partnership that is fit for purpose for the contemporary era," he tweeted after addressing the diaspora on Sunday. Earlier in the day, he met Guyanese service officers who had undergone training in India. Jaishankar also joined President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at the commissioning of the India-made ferry MV MA Lisha. "MA Lisha means friendship. The ferry made by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata i

Jaishankar meets Guyana PM; discusses energy sector, disaster resilience

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar has called on Guyanese Prime Minister Mark Phillips and vowed that India will partner with the South American country in its developmental journey. During the meeting on Saturday, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation in energy, disaster resilience and preparedness, as well as defence. Jaishankar, who is on his first visit to Guyana, tweeted that he was happy to meet Prime Minister Phillips and other leaders here. "Discussed energy, disaster resilience & preparedness and defence cooperation. India will partner Guyana in its developmental journey," he tweeted. In another tweet, Jaishankar wrote that "Delivered by India" was a growing global infra reality. The minister in another tweet said he paid a site visit to the East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage Project along with Minister of Public Works Deodat Indar and interacted with workers and senior staff. "Impressed by their enthusiasm," he added. Earlier, Jaishankar called on ...

Indians safely evacuated from Sudan, Jaishankar's call to Saudi counterpart

Indian nationals are among 66 people from "friendly and brotherly countries" evacuated by Saudi Arabia from violence-torn Sudan.The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Sudan.Sudan is facing violence due to fighting between the army and the paramilitary forces. There are reports of violence even amid 72-hour ceasefire."In the implementation of the directives of the Kingdom's Leadership, we are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the evacuated citizens of the Kingdom from Sudan and several nationals of brotherly & friendly countries, including diplomats & international officials," Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry statement said.The Ministry said that not only its own citizens but also a number of citizens of allied and friendly nations were evacuated from the North African country of Sudan."We are happy

Jaishankar calls on Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, discusses cricket, more

He also said that it is very natural to also discuss cricket on a visit to Guyana, as he called the nation, the land of Rohan Kanhai and Lance Gibbs

Renewable energy is our collective interest: Jaishankar at CARICOM meet

Jaishankar said that India's G20 Presidency is "not just for ourselves but also for the countries, who are not on the G-20 table."

Russian arms sales to India stall due to fears over sanctions from US

Indian payments for weapons amounting to more than $2 billion have been stuck for about a year, and Russia has stopped supplying credit for a pipeline of about $10 billion worth of spare parts

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S Jaishankar reaches Guyana on 3-day visit, receives warm welcome

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Guyana on Friday for a three-day visit to the country

Jaishankar's 4-nation visit to Central and Latin America begins today

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is on a four-nation Central and Latin America visit beginning today.The EAM will make official visits to Guyana (April 21-23), Panama (April 24-25), Colombia (April 25-27) and the Dominican Republic (April 27-29), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.The EAM will visit the Caribbean nation, Guyana from April 21-23, where he will be calling on the leadership and interacting with several Ministers.He will be co-chairing the Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart, Hugh Hilton Todd which will entail discussions on the whole gamut of issues between the two countries. The EAM's visit to Guyana would also be an opportunity for a meeting of Foreign Ministers in the India-COFCOR (Council on Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR); a group of 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM)) format and hold bilateral meetings with participating Ministers, according to the MEA official press release.Following his visit to Guyana, Jaishankar will

India in continuous touch with Indians in Sudan, says S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said the government is in continuous touch with Indians stuck in Sudan where fighting has been raging between forces loyal to Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

Jaishankar discusses Sudan with Guterres, pitches for successful diplomacy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday discussed the worsening situation in Sudan with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and underscored the need for successful diplomacy which can lead to an early ceasefire and create the ground situation for the safety and welfare of people. Jaishankar, who met Guterres at the UN headquarters here, also discussed other issues, including India's presidency of the G20 and the Ukraine conflict, with the UN chief. "Good to meet UN Secretary General @antonioguterres in New York today afternoon. Discussed the current developments in Sudan, G20 Presidency and Ukraine, he tweeted. Focus understandably was on Sudan. India strongly supports efforts towards an early ceasefire, leading to creation of safe corridors. Will continue to work closely with UN and other partners in this regard, he said. Jaishankar is headed on a nine-day trip to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic beginning on Friday, his first visit as the external

EAM S Jaishankar to meet UN chief Guterres at HQ during his visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters here on Thursday. Jaishankar is headed on a nine-day trip to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic beginning Friday, his first visit as the external affairs minister to these countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is scheduled to meet the UN chief in New York on Thursday. Jaishankar had last met Guterres at the world body's headquarters in December 2022, when India was President of the UN Security Council for the month. Jaishankar had presided over two signature events on counter-terrorism and reformed multilateralism held under India's Presidency of the UN Security Council, before the curtains came down on the country's two-year tenure as elected member of the powerful 15-nation Council. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in New Delhi that Jaishankar's visit to the four countries would provide an opportunity to continue high-leve

Situation in Sudan tense; focusing on safety of Indians, says MEA

India on Thursday said the ground situation in Sudan is very "tense" and it is in touch with various countries with a key focus on ensuring the safety of Indians in the violence-hit country. Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said India is keeping a close watch on developments in Sudan. He said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet the UN Secretary-General in New York on the situation in Sudan. The safety and security of the Indians is our key focus, Bagchi said. When asked whether India is looking at evacuating the Indians in Sudan, he said some plans are being worked out but it will depend on the ground situation.

Jaishankar to visit 4 countries in Latin America, Caribbean from Apr 21-29

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a nine-day trip to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic beginning Friday to explore bilateral cooperation in new areas. It will be Jaishankar's first visit as the external affairs minister to these countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Jaishankar's visit to the four countries would provide an opportunity to continue high-level contacts with Latin America and the Caribbean nations and explore new areas of cooperation in a whole host of areas, particularly in the post-pandemic scenario. It said the minister will visit Guyana from April 21 to 23, Panama from April 24 to 25, Colombia from April 25 to 27 and the Dominican Republic from April 27 to 29. In Guyana, Jaishankar will call on Guyana's leadership and interact with several ministers, the MEA said on Wednesday, announcing the visit. "The external affairs minister's visit to Guyana would also be an opportunity