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Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar to visit Japan for 2+2 bilateral dialogue: MEA

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Japan this week to attend the next edition of '2+2' dialogue with their Japanese counterparts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. It said the two sides will further explore new initiatives to strengthen the bilateral partnership. "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh an External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Japan for the second India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting from September 7-10," the MEA said in a statement. "During the visit, the ministers will also hold the Defence Ministerial Meeting and Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue with their counterparts, Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi respectively," it said. The MEA said India-Japan special strategic and global partnership is based on shared values of democracy, freedom and respect for rule of law. Singh began a visit to Mongolia on Monday and he wi

Jaishankar congratulates Truss, expresses hope for stronger India-UK ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Liz Truss on being chosen to be the next prime minister of the UK and said he is confident that the India-UK relationship will grow further under her leadership. Truss, who beat former chancellor Rishi Sunak to succeed Boris Johnson, is set to take charge as Britain's new prime minister. Congratulating Truss on being elected as the leader of the UK Conservative Party, Jaishankar tweeted, "Your commitment to raising India-UK cooperation to a higher level is well known. Confident that our relationship will grow further under your leadership." Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also congratulated Truss on Monday night after she was chosen to be the next prime minister of the UK and had expressed confidence that under her leadership, the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will be further strengthened.

World recognizes India capable of defending its interests: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the world recognizes that India is capable of defending its interests

INS Vikrant assurance of greater capabilities for national security: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that India's maiden indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant is not only an expression of new India, but an assurance of greater capabilities for national security and global good. Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Vikrant on Friday, placing the country into a select league of countries with the domestic capability to develop such large vessels. Jaishankar, who is here on a three-day visit to the UAE, said India has been a reliable first responder and a growing contributor to global commons. "As a maritime nation,the SAGAR vision shapes India's outlook. We have been a reliable first responder & a growing contributor to global commons. The INS Vikrant is not only an expression of New India, but an assurance of greater capabilities for national security & global good," Jaishankar said in a tweet. Modi unveiled a plaque to mark the induction of INS Vikrant, named after its predecessor that ...

Jaishankar thanks UAE Prez for taking bilateral ties to greater heights

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called on President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and appreciated his role in taking the strategic ties between India and the UAE to greater heights. Jaishankar, who is here on a three-day visit, also conveyed personal greetings and warm wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sheikh Mohamed, the ruler of Abu Dhabi. "Thank HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan for receiving me. Conveyed the personal greetings and warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Highly value his guidance in taking our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to greater heights," he said in a tweet. Earlier, Jaishankar co-chaired the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Jaishankar arrived here on Wednesday on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates to review the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. There ha

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar co-chairs 14th India-UAE Joint Commission

Jaishankar who is on a three-day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the under-construction Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi said to be the first traditional temple in the Arabian Peninsula

Jaishankar visits under construction first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar who is on a three-day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the under-construction Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi said to be the first traditional temple

Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal to visit US for various multilateral meets in Sept

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal are scheduled to visit the United States this month for various multilateral and bilateral meetings as New Delhi accelerates its engagement with the world post-Ukraine war. Jaishankar would primarily travel to New York to attend and address the annual General Assembly session of the United Nations. On its sidelines, he will be holding a series of bilateral meetings, the details of which are still being worked out. The focus of India's engagement this year at the United Nations would be the reform of the UN Security Council, counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, climate change and issues of food security and supply chain which have become critical in the wake of the Ukrainian war. From New York, Jaishankar is scheduled to travel to Washington DC for a meeting with his American counterpart, Antony Blinken, along with other top officials of the Biden administration at the White House and other major wings

'State of border' will determine India-China ties, says EAM Jaishankar

The state of the border will determine the state of the India-China relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, asserting that ties must be based on mutual sensitivity, mutual respect, and mutual interest. The external affairs minister's comments came amid the lingering military standoff between the two countries in a number of friction points in eastern Ladakh. In his address at the launch of the Asia Society Policy Institute, Jaishankar said much of the future of Asia depends on how relations between India and China develop in the foreseeable future and that the continent lacks an agreed architecture of any nature. "For ties to return to a positive trajectory and remain sustainable, they must be based on the three mutuals: mutual sensitivity, mutual respect and mutual interest," he said. "Their current status is, of course, well known to all of you. I can only reiterate that the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship," he ...

Jaishankar holds talks with Argentine president; discusses trade ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Argentine President Alberto Fernandez and discussed measures for making trade ties more sustainable and ambitious as well as the potential for bilateral cooperation in defence and nuclear energy. Jaishankar, who arrived here on Thursday the final leg of his maiden official visit to three Latin American countries, also met Economy Minister Sergio Massa and exchanged views on economic cooperation. "Glad to meet @SergioMassa, Minister of Economy of Argentina. Appreciate his positive outlook towards expanding our economic cooperation," Jaishankar tweeted. After meeting Argentine President Fernndez, Jaishankar said, "Thank President @alferdez for receiving me. Conveyed the greetings of PM @narendramodi." They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, including making trade levels more sustainable and ambitious. They also exchange views on energy and food security, "both from the perspective of the global south and our bilateral

Jaishankar discusses cooperation in space, health sectors with Brazilian FM

India and Brazil have made "discernible progress" in their bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said as he held comprehensive discussions with his Brazilian counterpart Carlos Franca on stepping up cooperation in key sectors like defence, counter-terrorism, space, trade, petroleum and pharma. Jaishankar, who is here on the second leg of his maiden official visit to three Latin American countries, also signed agreements in the fields of broadcasting and taxation after co-chairing the 8th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with Franca. "Co-chaired 8th #IndiaBrazil Joint Commission Meeting with FM Carlos Franca. Comprehensive discussions covered trade &investments, petroleum, biofuels, edible oils & minerals, health, pharma, traditional medicine, S&T, Agri & livestock, space, defence, counter-terrorism & consular domains," Jaishankar tweeted on Wednesday. "Agreements signed in the fields of broadcasting and taxation. Exchanged views on ..

India's growing presence in Brazil is visible, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar interacted with the association of entrepreneurs of Brazil, LIDE on Tuesday and said that India and Brazil are not only partners but can share best practices for their mutual growth and progress."Networking of established Brazilian entrepreneurs with growing Indian presence in Brazil was visible. India & Brazil are not only partners but can share best practices for their mutual growth & progress," said EAM in a tweet.The EAM also visited the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo which is the largest Industry association in Brazil and reaffirmed that several opportunities await for both nations in business cooperation under the umbrella of strengthened bilateral ties."Visited Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo, the largest Industry association of Brazil. Presentations from WEG, @embraer and UNICA reaffirmed the significant opportunities that exist for greater business cooperation," Jaishankar tweeted.The ..

Jaishankar woos Paraguayan companies by flagging Indian Embassy in Asuncion

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said the establishment of a resident Indian Embassy here will spur an expansion of economic engagements between India and Paraguay, as he wooed Paraguayan companies to invest in the country. Jaishankar, who is on his first-ever official visit to South America aimed at boosting overall bilateral ties with the region, is also the first Indian Foreign Minister to visit Paraguay, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He also inaugurated a resident Indian Embassy in Paraguay and said its establishment will take bilateral ties to a higher level. The Indian Embassy in Paraguay began functioning from January this year. The establishment of a resident Indian Embassy will spur an expansion of our economic engagement. Trade and investment will be the focus of our bilateral activities, Jaishankar said while addressing a business gathering here in the presence of Paraguay's Minis

China not complying with border pacts leading to friction, says Jaishankar

The spectre of China disregarding border pacts is clearly influencing India-China bilateral relations, according to India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar

Jaishankar unveils Gandhi's bust in Paraguay, calls it solidarity statement

EAM Jaishankar, on his first ever official visit to South America, unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Paraguay and appreciated the Municipality's decision to locate it at the prominent waterfront

China ignored border pact, Galwan valley clash cast a shadow on ties: EAM

While attending an Indian community event in Sao Paulo in Brazil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that China has disregarded the border pacts

Dialogue to resolve Ladakh border standoff is effective, says China

Beijing on Friday concurred with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's observation that an Asian Century cannot happen if India and China don't join hands and said dialogue between the two countries to resolve the eastern Ladakh border standoff is effective. Responding to a series of questions after delivering a lecture on 'India's Vision of the Indo-Pacific' at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok on Thursday, Jaishankar said the relationship between India and China was going through an "extremely difficult phase" after what Beijing had done at the border and emphasised that the Asian Century would not happen if the two neighbours could not join hands. Chinese and Indian troops are engaged in a prolonged standoff in eastern Ladakh. The two sides have so far held 16 rounds of Corps Commander Level talks to resolve the standoff which erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong Lake areas. Asked for his reaction to Jaishankar's comments, Chinese

Jaishankar meets envoys of Latin America, Caribbean countries in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met envoys of Latin America and the Caribbean countries, with a focus on boosting overall bilateral ties. The meeting came ahead of Jaishankar's visit to South America. "Pleasure to host Ambassadors in New Delhi from the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean countries- Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname and Uruguay," Jaishankar tweeted. "So much potential for growing our cooperation. Encourage their efforts to realizing it fully. Thanked them for their perspectives and insights as I head to the region tonight," he added. India's ties with the African continent are on an upswing in the last few years. Last month, Jaishankar said India has extended concessional loans of over USD 12.3 billion to Africa and completed 197 projects so far. India's bilateral trade with Africa has reached USD 89.5 billion in 2021-22 compared to USD 56 billion the previo

India-China relationship going through extremely difficult phase: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that the relationship between India and China is going through an "extremely difficult phase" after what Beijing has done at the border

EAM Jaishankar visits temple in Thailand, highlights shared traditions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday highlighted the shared religious and cultural traditions between India and Thailand as he visited a Hindu temple here which is the official centre of Hinduism in the country. Jaishankar arrived here on Tuesday to attend the 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting. "Offered prayers this (Thursday) morning at the Devasthana of Bangkok. Received the blessings of Phra Maharajaguru Vidhi. Underlines our shared religious and cultural traditions," Jaishankar tweeted. Devasathan or Royal Brahmin Office of Thai Royal Court is situated near Wat Suthat in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The temple is the official centre of Hinduism in Thailand. Maharajaguru Vidhi is the head of the Thai Brahmin community. The temple is the home of the Court Brahmins, who are descended from an ancient lineage of priests from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. The Brahmins perform many important royal and religious ceremonies for the Monarchy of Thailand every .