Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj to take up issue of ‘forced conversion’ of Sikhs to Islam with Pakistan

India on Tuesday said it will take up with Islamabad reports that some members of the Sikh community were forcibly converted to Islam in Pakistan.

Peace in border areas a must for development of bilateral ties, India tells China

During her meeting with Wang Yi, Sushma Swaraj also underlined the need for approaching “our difference with due consideration to each other’s sensitivities and concerns”.

Doklam standoff put severe pressure on India-China ties: Chinese foreign minister

The bilateral ties went through a serious test after Indian border troops "illegally trespassed" into the Chinese territory in June, Wang told Swaraj on Monday.

Russia pitches for India's participation in China's One Belt One Road initiative

India has opposed the OBOR due to its sovereignty concerns over the USD 50 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). CPEC is part of the OBOR.

Handling of Dokalam shows importance of India-China ties: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi is the first by a top Chinese official to India after the 73-day Dokalam standoff and after the commencement of the second five-year term of President Xi Jinping.

Indian, Chinese Foreign ministers meet three months after end to Doklam crisis

This is the first high-level visit from China after Indian and Chinese troops were in a tense face-off earlier this year in Doklam on the border.

US: Indian Student shot at in Chicago, family seeks Sushma Swaraj's help

Post-Doklam, Chinese Foreign minister to visit India for Russia, India, China trilateral meet

MEA said in a statement on Tuesday that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, along with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, would attend the meeting on December 11 to be hosted by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Chabahar port in Iran to be inaugurated today; India cracks open new trade route to Afghan

Over a month ago, India had sent its first consignment of wheat to Afghanistan by sea through the Chabahar port in Iran.

Ahead of Chabahar port inauguration, Sushma Swaraj makes unscheduled visit to Iran

External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Saturday paid an unscheduled visit to Iran and had luncheon meeting with her Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Sushma Swaraj congrats Pakistan on becoming SCO permanent member

In June, India and Pakistan became full-fledged members of the SCO, a China-dominated security grouping which is increasingly seen as a counterweight to NATO.

Terrorism can't, shouldn't be linked with any religion: Sushma Swaraj

India is attending the SCO summit as a permanent member for the first time. In June, India and Pakistan had become full-fledged members of the SCO.

Sushma Swaraj assures medical visa to Pakistani child

In response to a separate request, Sushma Swaraj said that the Indian High Commission in Islamabad would look at the visa applications of Shamim Ahmed, seeking a liver transplant, and his two attendants Amna Shamim and Wajiha Ali.

Sushma Swaraj assures medical visa to four Pakistani nationals

On Thursday, Pakistan had accused India of selectively issuing medical visa to its citizens and that it was not a gesture of compassion but "cold blooded politicking".

SCO Summit: Amid tension in ties, India-Pakistan to come face-to-face in Russia next week

The SCO Summit will be held on November 30 and December 1 and it is likely to discuss the regional security scenario besides several other issues.

India, France to enhance counter-terror cooperation

On maritime security, India and France discussed growing cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.

As political upheaval grips Zimbabwe, Sushma Swaraj says all Indians safe

The minister even assured that all Indians were safe in the country where unrest has triggered speculation of a coup.

Pakistani man needing liver transplant will be given visa: Sushma Swaraj

Swaraj's announcement on Twitter came after Karachi resident Muhammad Talha last week requested the external affairs minister to grant visa to his father for treatment in India.

Take action against erring recruitment agents: Sushma Swaraj asks Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Sushma Swaraj said she has also asked the Protector General of Emigrants, the authority responsible for protecting the interest of Indian workers going abroad, to proceed against all such recruitment agents.

Attack on Sikh schoolboy in US: Sushma Swaraj seeks report from Indian Embassy

A 14-year-old Sikh boy was allegedly punched and knocked down by his classmate in Kent city of the Washington State with his father claiming that his son was targeted because he is of Indian descent.