On December 24, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin a six-day visit to the United States. According to an update provided on the MEA’s official website, the visit will take place between December 24 and 29. The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the EAM will meet with counterparts to address critical bilateral, … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated unequivocally that the interim administration of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, holds main responsibility for guaranteeing the safety of all residents, including minorities like Hindus. This comment comes as violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh has reportedly increased following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024. … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad today to attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, marking the first visit by an Indian minister to Pakistan in over a decade. Ilyas Mehmood Nizami, Director General for South Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, greeted Mr Jaishankar warmly at Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad, … Read more
The Indian government confirmed on Friday that S Jaishankar will represent India at the SCO heads-of-government conference in Islamabad on October 15–16. This will mark the first time in nine years that an Indian foreign minister will visit Pakistan. Pakistan had invited Prime Minister Modi to the conference, as TOI had first reported on August … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he had no problem with other countries commenting on Indian politics, but they should also be prepared to hear his comments on their politics. He made the sharp remarks during his interaction with the Indian community here. Jaishankar was asked a question about some foreign diplomats based … Read more
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 22nd session of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He urged member nations to prioritize adherence to international law, respect for sovereignty, and enhanced economic cooperation. His remarks implicitly alluded to China’s investments in projects such as the China-Pakistan … Read more
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington today, amid a diplomatic spat with Canada over the June assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian grounds. Last week, Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Blinken had a chance encounter in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) … Read more