EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “Met with Iran’s Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia. Appreciate the support provided to Indians in Iran […]
EAM Jaishankar, EU leaders discuss ‘enormous economic potential’ under FTA

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar concluded a productive visit to Brussels, where he held talks with leaders and foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and discussed “enormous economic potential” under the recently signed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to advance cooperation across trade, technology, security, and connectivity. Taking […]
EAM Jaishankar to embark on Belgium visit today, discuss strengthening ties with EU

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday will embark on his visit to Belgium, where he will be attending the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council and bilateral meetings with EU leadership and Belgian counterparts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The EAM will be in Brussels till […]
West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart discuss role of BRICS

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the current chair and Iran a member of the grouping. This marked the fourth such conversation between the two ministers amid […]
Iran allows India-flagged tankers through Hormuz after talks between EAM Jaishankar, Araghchi

New Delhi/Tehran, March 12 (IANS) Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, with the aim of keeping the critical sea route open for the transportation of crude oil and natural gas. According to sources familiar […]
EAM Jaishankar says Delhi’s rise is ‘lifting tide’ for Indian Ocean region

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday stated that India’s rise would benefit the Indian Ocean region, describing it as “a lifting tide”, emphasising the strategic significance of the wider region. Speaking alongside Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath during the Raisina Dialogue […]
EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan, underlines India’s commitment to deepen ties

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on Friday. EAM Jaishankar met Bhutanese counterpart Lyonpo DN Dhungyel and reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepen partnership between two nations. “Delighted to meet Bhutan […]
India wedded to strategic autonomy: EAM Jaishankar amid US claims on Russian oil buys

Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) Amid repeated assertions from the United States regarding New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, India, reaffirming its “strategic autonomy”, has conveyed a clear message on the global stage that its energy decisions will be determined by availability, cost, and risk considerations. The remarks come against the backdrop of fresh US sanctions […]
EAM Jaishankar meets BRICS 2026 sherpas and country representatives

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met visiting BRICS 2026 Sherpas and Country Representatives in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, he appreciated suggestions and perspectives presented by different delegations to advance BRICS 2026 priorities of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. “A pleasure interacting with BRICS 2026 Sherpas and […]
EAM Jaishankar and visiting Greek defence minister discuss key strategic and security issues

Athens/New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held discussions with Greece’s Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, who arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day on an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “Delighted to welcome Minister of National Defence of Greece […]