S. Jaishankar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
EAM Jaishankar: Extradition of Tahawwur Rana a big step towards justice for 26/11 victims
New Delhi, April 11: In a major breakthrough in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, key conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana has been extradited to India by the US. The move marks a significant step forward in India's long-standing efforts to bring those responsible for the 2008 attacks to justice.
India-Italy partnership continues to develop and evolve: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held "productive discussions" with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi, jointly reviewing bilateral cooperation and its advancement in trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security, research, technology, education and culture domains.
We look forward to invest more in India, boost exports: Italy's Deputy PM
New Delhi, April 11: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, on Friday said they want to invest more in India, along with exporting and attracting more Indian investments in Italy.
India ready for urgent trade talks amid tough US stance: Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, said on Friday that India is prepared for a high degree of urgency in the trade talks with the US as it faces a very challenging situation with the Trump administration fundamentally changing America’s approach to engaging with the world.
Trump pauses tariffs on countries like India that did not hit back
Washington, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for trading partner countries that have not retaliated with higher levies on American goods — such as India — and further hiked the levy on China to 125 per cent for hitting back.
India plans to seal trade deal with US by fall 2025: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 9: India is perhaps the only country which has reached an understanding with the United States to ink a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) by the fall of this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday, as reciprocal tariffs came into effect with India facing 27 per cent tariffs.
Value his positive sentiments towards our vibrant ties: Jaishankar welcomes Dubai Crown Prince
New Delhi, April 8: External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, expressed his pleasure in welcoming Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, as he arrived in India on Tuesday for his first official visit to the country.
India, US work on 'early conclusion' of trade pact
Washington, April 7: India and the United States on Monday said that they both wanted an "early conclusion" of a bilateral trade agreement.
Crown Prince of Dubai to begin India visit from Tuesday
New Delhi/Dubai, April 7: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of UAE will be on a two-day visit to India starting Tuesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Monday.
EAM Jaishankar shares insider's perspective on 'The Diplomat' as it screens in Israel
New Delhi, April 2: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recognised the screening of 'The Diplomat' in Israel for a select audience, including members of the diplomatic community.
Operation Brahma continues, Indian Navy ships carry 30 tonnes of aid to Myanmar: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 30: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Sunday that Indian Navy ships INS Karmuk and LCU 52 are en route to Yangon, Myanmar, carrying aid supplies for earthquake-affected regions.
Very active and intense discussion going on between India, US at this time: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and the US had a "very open discussion" on trade and the result of that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to conclude bilateral trade agreement by fall this year.
From October last year, India-China relationship has seen some improvement: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between India and China have seen some improvement since October last year and noted that the two nations are working on different aspects of it.
Carnegie India's Global Technology Summit to be held from April 10-12; Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal among key speakers
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be key speakers at the Carnegie India's ninth Global Technology Summit (GTS), which is co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, and will be held from April 10 to 12, 2025 in New Delhi with public sessions on April 11 and 12.
Efforts made to increase supply of electricity from India: Nepal FM
Kathmandu, March 21: A day after she returned to Kathmandu after participating in the Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi, Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Friday stated that significant steps have been taken to increase the electricity supply from India to Nepal through various diplomatic initiatives.
Telangana CM seeks MEA's support for international events in state
Hyderabad/New Delhi, March 13: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday met External Affairs Minister S.
Bridging the Gulf with AI: How India and GCC countries can leverage AI for mutual growth and innovation
New Delhi, March 10: Recently, a few months back, the External Affairs Minister of India Dr S. Jaishankar paid his visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to attend the first-ever India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue.
India conveys deep concern to UK on security breach during EAM Jaishankar's London visit
New Delhi, March 7: India on Friday said that it has conveyed its deep concern to the authorities in the United Kingdom about the breach of security arrangements by UK-based separatist and extremist elements during the ongoing visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.
EAM Jaishankar visits General Post Office Museum, interacts with former PM Leo Varadkar in Dublin
Dublin, March 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar began his visit to Ireland from the iconic General Post Office Museum, Trinity College and interacted with Irish leaders such as former PM Leo Varadkar.
EAM Jaishankar calls on Ireland President Michael Higgins, discusses role of culture in strengthening nationhood
Dublin, March 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, has called on Irish President Michael D Higgins, marking the beginning of his visit to Ireland where he is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Irish counterpart.
No issue with this part of Kashmir, real case is PoK: J&K LoP hails EAM Jaishankar's remarks
New Delhi, March 6: The Leader Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and BJP MLA, Sunil Sharma on Thursday welcomed External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's statement that the 'Kashmir issue will be solved once the stolen part under illegal Pakistani occupation is returned'.
'We have a responsibility to our neighbours': EAM Jaishankar on Sri Lanka
London, March 6: External affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar spoke about the current situation in Sri Lanka and said that the Narendra Modi-led Indian government helped its neighbouring country Sri Lanka to emerge from a tough and crippling economic crisis which had hit the Asian country in 2022 that triggered a political crisis as well.
Troop disengagement issue resolved, India discussing putting ties on stable, positive course with China: EAM Jaishankar
London, March 6: Having resolved the urgent issues of troop disengagement along the border, India is discussing with China steps to put the relationship on a more predictable and positive course, according to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.
Trump's presidency good for India; working to strengthen global financial system a priority: EAM Jaishankar
London, March 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has said that Donald Trump's presidency has so far been good for India in many ways and working with the US to strengthen the international financial and economic system should be priority for India.
Military experts focus on strengthening role of women in UN peacekeeping
New Delhi, Feb 24: Discussions on strengthening the role of women in UN peacekeeping began on Monday at a two-day conference here hosted by the Indian Army at the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK).
USAID funds flowed into economic projects in India in 2023-24, not voter turnout: Finance Ministry report
New Delhi, Feb 23: While US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on USAID's funding in India, the annual report of the Nirmala Sitharaman-headed Finance Ministry shows that the assistance of $750 million provided by the US agency flowed into government projects linked to food, agriculture, rural development, energy and the environment during 2023-24.
Amid TN CM Stalin's criticism, Jaishankar praises NEP
Varanasi, Feb 23: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday said the New Education Policy (NEP) is a step in the direction of preparing the youth for the future technological challenges of the new world.
Four Odisha workers return home safely from Oman
Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: Four Odia workers from the Ganjam district, who were stranded in Oman, have safely returned to Odisha on Friday.
PM Modi to be guest of honour in Mauritius 57th National Day celebrations
New Delhi, Feb 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at the 57th National Day celebrations of Mauritius, the country’s PM Navin Ramgoolam informed its parliament.
Bangladesh told it should not normalise terrorism: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 21: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, had conveyed that it is important that Bangladesh should not normalise terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday.
EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jo'burg
New Delhi/Johannesburg, Feb 19: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on February 20-21 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 Ronald Lamola, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak calls on EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 17: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak, who is currently visiting India along with his family, called on External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday.
India, Philippines celebrate 75 years of relationship with cultural summit in Cebu
Cebu, Feb 17: A statue of Tamil saint and poet, Thiruvalluvar was unveiled over the weekend during the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit held in Cebu, known as the Philippines' Queen City of the South, to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of India and the Philippines ties.
India and France can make a difference amid fast-changing global economy: EAM Jaishankar
Paris, Feb 11: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that amid the fast-changing global economy, India and France can make a difference, including by motivating the rest of the European Union (EU).
Foreign Affairs Advisor Hossain to meet EAM Jaishankar in Muscat: Bangladesh media reports
Dhaka, Feb 10: Touhid Hossain, the Foreign Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, is expected to meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference being held in Muscat next week, local media in Dhaka reported on Monday.
Jaishankar congratulates Grenada on 51st Independence Day, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi, February 8: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday congratulated Grenada's Foreign Minister Joseph Andall on the 51st anniversary of the country's independence, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Flagged mistreatment issue, people should be treated with dignity: MEA on deportation row
New Delhi, Feb 7: Emphasising that people should be treated fairly and with dignity, including those being deported, India on Friday said that it has flagged issues of mistreatment of illegal migrants deported from the United States, earlier this week.
'PM Modi's Feb 12-13 US visit valuable opportunity to engage Trump administration on all areas of mutual interest'
New Delhi, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following the start of US President Donald Trump's second term in office a few weeks ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
EAM Jaishankar meets Greek Foreign Minister, discuss ways to advance multifaceted India-Greece ties
New Delhi, Feb 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has met with Greece's Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, to discuss ways to advance the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
Govt justifies deportation from US, cites diplomatic obligation
New Delhi, Feb 6: Calling for a focus on a strong crackdown against the illegal immigration industry, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated the universal obligation for countries to repatriate their nationals found living abroad illegally.