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  Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi in Kazakhstan, discusses early resolution of border dispute | WATCH

  World | July 04, 2024 12:12 IST

  Jaishankar is leading the Indian delegation in the SCO meeting in Kazakhstan as Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped the event. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif have also arrived in Astana to take part in the meeting.

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  At SCO Summit, Jaishankar meets UN chief and Belarusian, Tajikistan, Uzbek counterparts

  World | July 03, 2024 22:42 IST

  In his discussion with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, Jaishankar expressed appreciation for the consistent advancement in India-Uzbekistan relations and explored avenues to elevate them further.

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  Jaishankar raises 'strong concern' over Indian nationals in Russia's 'war zone' ahead of SCO meet

  World | July 03, 2024 14:17 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov ahead of the crucial SCO meet, where he urged for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals from the war. At least two Indians were killed in the Russia-Ukraine war after being recruited by the Russian Army.

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  EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar's PM in Doha, reviews bilateral relationship

  World | June 30, 2024 19:34 IST

  Following months of the release of former Indian Navy personnel, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived on Sunday on a day-long official visit with a focus on exploring ways to expand bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, investment and energy.

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  EAM Jaishankar arrives in Qatar, set to meet PM Al Thani months after ex-navy officials freed

  World | June 30, 2024 18:10 IST

  S Jaishankar arrived for a brief official visit, scheduled to engage in discussions with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The talks will emphasise exploring avenues to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and energy sectors.

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  PM Modi to skip SCO summit in Kazakhstan, Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation: MEA

  World | June 28, 2024 17:13 IST

  Earlier, multiple reports speculated that PM Modi is expected to skip the SCO summit while the first parliamentary session of the new Lok Sabha is currently underway. China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif are likely to attend the meeting.

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  Stalin writes to Jaishankar over arrests of fishermen by Sri Lanka, urges to convene joint meet

  June 25, 2024 16:19 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to secure the release of all the fishermen and their fishing boats under the custody of Sri Lankan authorities.

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  Jaishankar reviews 'multi-faceted' comprehensive strategic partnership with UAE counterpart

  World | June 24, 2024 14:13 IST

  Jaishankar held "productive and deep" conversations with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on India and UAE's "ever-growing" comprehensive strategic ties and discussed regional and global issues.

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  'Unfortunate, acts glorifying terrorism allowed in Canada routinely': India on Kanishka air bombing

  World | June 24, 2024 12:56 IST

  1985 Kanishka air bombing: The High Commission of India in Ottawa strongly criticised Canada, labelling it "unfortunate" that acts of terrorism are sometimes tolerated as routine occurrences.

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  EAM Dr Jaishankar visiting UAE today, will hold talks with his counterpart Al Nahyan

  India | June 23, 2024 12:07 IST

  During the visit, EAM Dr Jaishankar will have meeting with his UAE counterpart on wide-ranging issues of the partnership.

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  India's BIG message to China on Tibet: 'Dalai Lama is deeply respected, has freedom...' I WATCH

  World | June 21, 2024 18:06 IST

  Earlier on Wednesday, the delegation met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala. The meeting annoyed Beijing, which urged the United States on Tuesday to "fully recognise the anti-China and separatist nature of the Dalai clique" and refrain from "any form of contact.

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  Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives in New Delhi on two-day state visit to India I WATCH

  World | June 21, 2024 17:06 IST

  During her two-day state visit, Sheikh Hasin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and MEA Dr S Jaishankar.

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  Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka President, unveils Maritime Centre built with USD 6M grant from India

  World | June 20, 2024 16:25 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe where they jointly unveiled the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre built with a USD 6 million grant from India.

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  Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka on his first foreign trip, all eyes on Katchatheevu island issue

  World | June 20, 2024 11:30 IST

  Notably, the Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic during Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi slammed the Congress over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The 1.9 square km island is located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore.

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  EAM Jaishankar to embark on first visit to Sri Lanka after Katchatheevu island controversy

  India | June 19, 2024 16:39 IST

  The Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic during Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi slammed the Congress over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The 1.9 square km island is located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore.

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  PM Modi meets US Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Delhi, says 'India is committed to...'

  World | June 18, 2024 6:24 IST

  Sullivan arrived in India to review the implementation of the ambitious initiative on critical and emerging technologies (iCET) after repeated delays. The top Biden administration official held wide-ranging talks with EAM Jaishankar and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval earlier in the day.

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  Top US official meets Jaishankar in Delhi, discusses bilateral, regional and global issuses

  World | June 17, 2024 13:01 IST

  Sullivan, who is currently in the national capital with a high-level delegation, met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The two officials discussed a wide range of issues including bilateral, regional and global issues.

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  Kuwait assures full support to Indians affected in fire, conducts DNA tests to identify bodies

  World | June 13, 2024 15:57 IST

  Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who flew to Kuwait on Thursday morning, met victims of those injured in the Kuwait fire tragedy. Singh, after reaching the hospital where the injured had been admitted, said all were safe.

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  Kuwait fire tragedy claims 49 lives, mostly Indians: What we know so far about Mangaf labour camp

  World | June 13, 2024 12:13 IST

  Kuwait Interior Ministry said that the death toll from the tragic fire has reached 49. More than 40 of the dead were Indians while over 50 Indian nationals were injured in the fire.

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  Kuwait fire: Indian Ambassador visits building where 40 Indians killed, EAM assures full support

  World | June 12, 2024 17:57 IST

  India Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika visited the building where a massive fire engulfed, resulting in the killing of five Indians. Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, in a statement, expressed deep shock over the incident and assured full assistance to those killed or injured.