2 Trips by South Asian Foreign Ministers: Between Home and Abroad
3 years, 11 months ago

2 Trips by South Asian Foreign Ministers: Between Home and Abroad

The Diplomat  

Two foreign ministers’ trips in South Asia highlight the growing complexities of India’s relationship with its smaller neighbors, as domestic politics in these countries stand to impinge on India’s desire to push back against Chinese influence there. According to a Ministry of External Affairs statement, Jaishankar “will hold discussions with his counterpart and Sri Lanka’s leadership on the entire gamut of bilateral relations.” “This will be the first foreign visit by EAM in 2021, and also the first by a foreign dignitary to Sri Lanka in the New Year. According to that newspaper, Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka is meant to push through an Indian plan to develop the East Container Terminal in the Colombo port with Sri Lanka. The report adds that Jaishankar’s visit also comes against the backdrop of a plan by the Rajapaksa government to scrap the provincial council system – something that arose out of the 1987 accord between India and Sri Lanka through the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan constitution, and effectively guarantees a quantum of power devolution and sharing between majority Sinhalese and the Tamil ethnic minority. According to one report, while the dates of Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali’s India trip are yet to be confirmed, the foreign affairs advisor to Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P.

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Jaishankar travels to US on Tuesday in 1st visit by Indian side after Trump win
1 day ago

Jaishankar travels to US on Tuesday in 1st visit by Indian side after Trump win

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a six-day visit to the US from Tuesday, the first by a senior Indian functionary since Donald Trump won the US presidential election in November. External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speaks at the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats in New York on September 24, 2024 Jaishankar will meet his …

Jaishankar to visit US from December 24-29, first since Donald Trump's election victory
Top News
1 day, 3 hours ago

Jaishankar to visit US from December 24-29, first since Donald Trump's election victory

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will be on six-day visit to the United States from Tuesday, the ministry of external affairs said on Monday. “External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit the United States of America from 24-29 December, 2024. It is the first high-level visit from India to the United States after Donald Trump won the US presidential …

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in U.S. for meetings with Trump and Biden administration officials
1 day, 4 hours ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in U.S. for meetings with Trump and Biden administration officials

The Hindu  

Weeks ahead of the swearing-in of US President-elect Donald Trump, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is travelling to the U.S. to meet with officials in the outgoing Biden administration, as well as the Trump administration team. In a statement about Mr. Jaishankar’s previously-unannounced visit on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs gave no specific details of which U.S. officials he …

Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Disanayaka
1 week, 1 day ago

Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Disanayaka

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment.The Sri Lankan leader arrived in Delhi on Sunday, his first foreign trip after becoming president in September. "An extensive agenda encompassing trade, investment, development …

Sri Lanka president visits India in first overseas trip, to meet PM Modi later today
1 week, 1 day ago

Sri Lanka president visits India in first overseas trip, to meet PM Modi later today

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was in India Monday for his first overseas visit as head of state, vowing to bolster ties between the neighbours. Leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to power in Sri Lanka in September 2024. Leftist Dissanayake, who came to power in September on a pledge to fight corruption, is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister …

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake in India on his first foreign trip, to meet Modi today
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1 week, 1 day ago

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake in India on his first foreign trip, to meet Modi today

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake visits India to meet PM Modi, Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval. The talks between PM Modi and Dissanayake will lead to a greater cooperation between New Delhi and Colombo, said External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, who met the Sri Lankan President on Sunday. Our conversations focused on strengthening Indo-Sri Lanka… pic.twitter.com/A5mkZ4TS1D — Anura Kumara Dissanayake December 15, …

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake begins India visit with talks on trade, security
1 week, 1 day ago

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake begins India visit with talks on trade, security

Firstpost  

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as an opportunity to deepen the relationship between India and Sri Lanka, New Delhi’s closest maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka held discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Sunday, marking the start of his three-day visit …

New Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to visit India from Dec 15: Here's what's on agenda
1 week, 4 days ago

New Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to visit India from Dec 15: Here's what's on agenda

India TV News  

Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be undertaking a two-day visit to India from December 15. During his visit, the Sri Lankan President will meet President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayathissa said in Colombo. Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who made his visit to Sri Lanka in less than …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9: MEA
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bangladesh on December 9: MEA

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India announced on Friday that foreign secretary Vikram Misri will visit Dhaka on December 9 for consultations, with the trip coming against the backdrop of strains in bilateral ties over the persecution of the Hindu minority in the neighbouring country. The consultations, which are led by the two foreign secretaries, are part of India’s structured interactions with the …

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin two-day India visit on December 5
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bhutan King Wangchuck to begin two-day India visit on December 5

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will visit India on December 5-6 for meetings with the Indian leadership to review bilateral relations. Wangchuck, who will be accompanied by Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and senior officials, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and senior Indian officials during the official visit, the external affairs ministry …

Senior US Official To Visit India On Nov 5 During Tri-Nation Tour
3 weeks ago

Senior US Official To Visit India On Nov 5 During Tri-Nation Tour

ABP News  

Washington, Dec 3 Biden Administration’s point person for South and Central Asia will visit India, Sri Lanka and Nepal this week, the first after the November 5 presidential elections. He will join Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink to lead US participation in the US-India East Asia Consultations. USAID Deputy Assistant …

Sri Lanka's President plans to visit China after his first overseas trip to India: Official
4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's President plans to visit China after his first overseas trip to India: Official

India TV News  

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake plans to visit China following his proposed official trip to India, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayathissa said on Tuesday. On behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister Jaishankar had extended an invitation to President Dissanayake to undertake a visit to India at a mutually convenient date, according to a local media report. The Chinese …

Is India's Influence in South Asia Diminishing?
1 month ago

Is India's Influence in South Asia Diminishing?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2024 20:28 IST - 5 MINS READ Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s decision to travel to Beijing first before his visit to India and Bangladesh demanding the extradition of its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are being viewed as acts of assertion of the two countries in South Asia that have so far been exceedingly …

’More trust, less suspicion’: China calls for resumption of direct flights from India during meet with Jaishankar at G20
1 month ago

’More trust, less suspicion’: China calls for resumption of direct flights from India during meet with Jaishankar at G20

Live Mint  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to discuss critical aspects of the India-China relationship. China Seeks Resumption of Direct Flights, Visa Facilitation China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the resumption of direct flights between India and China, a move that …

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific reiterates commitment to deepen partnership with India
1 month ago

UK Minister for Indo-Pacific reiterates commitment to deepen partnership with India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to reiterate the UK’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations Catherine West, the UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific, reached India on Monday. The British High Commission here, in its statement on Monday said, “During her two-day visit she will hold meetings with senior Indian ministers and officials and learn more about the unique living bridge both …

At BRICS summit in Russia, Doval may meet Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, discuss Line of Actual Control
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At BRICS summit in Russia, Doval may meet Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, discuss Line of Actual Control

The Hindu  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will attend a three-day meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials beginning on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, where he will engage with Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu in their first meeting since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, as well as China’s top diplomat Wang Yi. A meeting between Mr. Doval and Mr. …

India focuses on ‘Act East’ policy in first 100 days of Modi 3.0
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India focuses on ‘Act East’ policy in first 100 days of Modi 3.0

Hindustan Times  

India’s ‘Act East’ policy has been put on the front burner in the first hundred days of Modi 3.0 with the President, Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister all travelling to South-East Asia to cement bilateral cooperation with ASEAN countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong visited AEM Holdings Ltd, a lead player in semiconductors. In …

PM Modi embarks on visit to Brunei, Singapore as part of ‘Act East Policy’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi embarks on visit to Brunei, Singapore as part of ‘Act East Policy’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about reinforcing India’s historic ties with Brunei and advancing its Strategic Partnership with Singapore as he began his visit to both nations. This trip will be PM Modi's first to Brunei and the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation. PM Modi's visit will further strengthen India's cooperation …

Taking Indo-Nepal relations forward
4 months ago

Taking Indo-Nepal relations forward

Hindustan Times  

Nepal’s foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba wrapped up a five-day visit to New Delhi this Thursday. The NC and UML now have a power-sharing arrangement wherein Oli and NC’s president Sher Bahadur Deuba will take turns to lead the government till the next general elections. Indian PM Narendra Modi with Nepal’s foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

Nepal's new Foreign Minister embarks on five-day India visit
4 months ago

Nepal's new Foreign Minister embarks on five-day India visit

The Hindu  

Nepal's new Foreign Minister Arzu Deuba Rana embarked on a five-day official visit to India on Sunday during which she will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties and promote cooperation. Ms. Rana is visiting India at the invitation of Minister Jaishankar, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "Foreign Minister Rana will hold …

Nepal's Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba embarks on five-day official visit to India today
4 months ago

Nepal's Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba embarks on five-day official visit to India today

India TV News  

At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Nepal's new Foreign Minister, Arzu Rana Deuba, embarked on a five-day official visit to India starting today. Further, Nepal's Foreign Ministry, in a separate statement on the leader's visit, confirmed that Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will meet with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss matters of mutual …

Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India, hold high-level meetings
4 months ago

Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India, hold high-level meetings

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will embark on an official visit to India for five days starting Sunday at the invitation of her Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Nepal's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. An official from the Foreign Ministry informed ANI that, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended invitation to his …

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership
4 months, 1 week ago

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma visits Nepal to strengthen U.S.-Nepal partnership

The Hindu  

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma on Friday met Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of the bilateral ties, including development cooperation and mutual interests. Mr. Verma, an Indian-American diplomat, is the senior-most official from the Joe Biden administration to visit Nepal since …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on August 11-12
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on August 11-12

Hindustan Times  

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will visit during Nepal from August 11-12 to review bilateral relationship and to explore ways to expand cooperation between the two countries. This will be Misri’s second bilateral foreign visit following a trip to Bhutan shortly after he became the foreign secretary last month, and the first by a senior Indian official after Prime Minister KP …

Meeting shows desire to stabilize ties
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meeting shows desire to stabilize ties

China Daily  

The two interactions between the foreign ministers of the world's two most populous countries within a month have once again sent a clear signal of their willingness to stabilize bilateral ties amid the increasingly turbulent international situation. Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of the Association …

Jaishankar to host U.K. Foreign Secretary Lammy on July 24 ahead of travel to ASEAN and Quad meetings
5 months ago

Jaishankar to host U.K. Foreign Secretary Lammy on July 24 ahead of travel to ASEAN and Quad meetings

The Hindu  

Ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visits to Laos for ASEAN meetings and Japan for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, he will host the new U.K. Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, in Delhi on July 24 for a two-day visit, sources said. Mr. Lammy, who is the first high-level official from the newly elected Labour government headed by Prime Minister …

Jaishankar to travel for ASEAN and Quad meetings this week
5 months ago

Jaishankar to travel for ASEAN and Quad meetings this week

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing budget session, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be busy with a flurry of bilateral and multilateral meetings this week, including some with his counterparts from U.S., U.K., Japan, Australia, China and Russia. On Thursday, shortly after hosting the U.K. Foreign Secretary in Delhi, Mr. Jaishankar will travel to Vientiane on Thursday as Laos hosts the annual …

EAM Jaishankar to visit Laos, Japan this month for Asean, Quad meetings
5 months ago

EAM Jaishankar to visit Laos, Japan this month for Asean, Quad meetings

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make back-to-back visits to Laos and Japan this month to attend meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Quad that are expected to focus on the Indo-Pacific region. The foreign ministers will take forward discussions held during the last meeting in New York in September 2023, exchange views on developments …

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday
5 months ago

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to make first foreign visit to Bhutan on Friday

Hindustan Times  

The Bhutan-China border negotiations and India’s aid for Bhutan’s development programmes will be at the top of the agenda when foreign secretary Vikram Misri makes his first foreign visit to the Himalayan country this week, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with foreign secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. The external affairs ministry …

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress
5 months, 1 week ago

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress

New Indian Express  

PORT LOUIS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday reaffirmed India's consistent and continued support to Mauritius in its quest for progress as he held wide-ranging talks with the country's leadership to cement the bilateral ties which are critical for the future of the Indian Ocean region. The visit to the Indian Ocean island nation marks one of the first …

Jaishankar's meeting with Thai counterpart contributed to strengthening of bilateral ties: MEA
5 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar's meeting with Thai counterpart contributed to strengthening of bilateral ties: MEA

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa have reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, connectivity and investment. "The two ministers reviewed progress across various areas of partnership covering political exchanges, defence and security ties, trade and investment opportunities, connectivity, science and technology collaboration, health cooperation, culture and people-to-people interaction," the MEA said. In …

Jaishankar meets Myanmar, Thailand ministers, discusses border stability
5 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar meets Myanmar, Thailand ministers, discusses border stability

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The deteriorating security situation in Myanmar figured in two meetings held by external affairs minister S Jaishankar with his counterparts from Myanmar and Thailand on Thursday, with New Delhi focusing on border stability and humanitarian assistance. S Jaishankar said discussions at the trilateral meeting also focused on connectivity projects that are “crucial for the future of Bimstec”. Discussions …

Jaishankar raises concern over continued violence, instability on Myanmar border; urges early democratic transition
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaishankar raises concern over continued violence, instability on Myanmar border; urges early democratic transition

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Myanmar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Than Swe and discussed India's deep concern at the impact of continuing violence and instability in Myanmar on its border. "Particularly flagged illegal narcotics, arms smuggling and trafficking in persons as priority challenges," he said on X. EAM urged an early return to democratic transition …

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka to hold talks with country's leadership
6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka to hold talks with country's leadership

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday, his first visit here in his second consecutive term in office, during which he will hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster bilateral ties. The trip to Sri Lanka will be Jaishankar's standalone bilateral visit after he assumed charge as the external affairs minister for the second term …

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, unveils projects with President Wickremesinghe
6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, unveils projects with President Wickremesinghe

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday, June 20, 2024, his first visit here in his second consecutive term in office, during which he will hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster bilateral ties. Mr. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe jointly unveiled the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime …

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties
6 months, 1 week ago

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties

Hindustan Times  

To India’s neighbourhood, the 2024 election results offer an opportunity for a fine balancing act. In his 10 years in office, Modi has dealt with a wide range of regional actors, including Nepal’s prime ministers – starting with Nepali Congress’ Sushil Koirala in 2014, followed by the Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist Chairman, or the CPN-UML, KP Oli, …

Border stability and cross-border terror solution: Priority areas for Jaishankar in Modi 3.0 govt
6 months, 1 week ago

Border stability and cross-border terror solution: Priority areas for Jaishankar in Modi 3.0 govt

Deccan Chronicle  

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday outlined distinct approaches to handling relations with China and Pakistan, asserting that India's foreign policy under the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on finding solutions to "border issues" with Beijing and the "years-old cross-border terrorism" with Islamabad.Ahead of assuming charge on Tuesday after being sworn in as the country's …

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry
6 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry

India TV News  

New Delhi: Dr S Jaishankar reassumed the office of the External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday after his name was reallocated in the fresh Cabinet assigned in the Modi 3.0 government. With China, the minister said both countries need to find a solution to the border issue whereas, for Pakistan, India needs a solution to the issue of years-old cross-border terrorism. …

Day after oath, Jaishankar meets leaders of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Day after oath, Jaishankar meets leaders of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Union minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to deepen regional cooperation. Union minister S Jaishankar met the three visiting leaders of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives Jaishankar, who is set to return to the external affairs …

'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'India, Maldives will work...': Jaishankar holds meeting with Muizzu in a first move after taking oath I WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, on Monday, met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in the national capital amid frayed relations between the two nations. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely," Jaishankar wrote on social media after the meeting in New Delhi. Before meeting Muizzu, Jaishankar held a series of meetings with other invited …

‘Has Russia helped us or harmed us?’: EAM S Jaishankar, says, ‘answer in this case is..’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Has Russia helped us or harmed us?’: EAM S Jaishankar, says, ‘answer in this case is..’

Live Mint  

During an address to the Indian Community in Singapore, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the enduringly positive relationship between India and Russia, highlighting that both nations have consistently prioritized each other's interests. Earlier on Sunday, S Jaishankar said he had spoken to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and conveyed India's deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the …

Act East: Jaishankar’s three-nation Southeast Asia tour
9 months ago

Act East: Jaishankar’s three-nation Southeast Asia tour

Hindustan Times  

As external affairs minister S Jaishankar embarks on a three-nation tour to Southeast Asia - Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia - from March 23 to 27 - India seems to be gearing up to commemorate ten years of the launch of its Act East policy in 2014. During his five-day whirlwind tour, Jaishankar will try to maximise the diplomatic footwork …

EAM Jaishankar to visit Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia
9 months, 1 week ago

EAM Jaishankar to visit Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will travel to Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia this month to drive bilateral relations and discuss regional issues. “The visit will focus on enhancing bilateral relations with the three countries, and would provide an opportunity for engagement on regional issues of mutual concern,” the ministry said. The Philippines became the first overseas customer for the BrahMos …

India seeks to expand partnership with South Korea: EAM Jaishankar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India seeks to expand partnership with South Korea: EAM Jaishankar

The Hindu  

India wants to expand its strategic partnership with South Korea into new areas like critical and emerging technologies, semiconductors and green hydrogen to make the bilateral ties more contemporary, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on March 6. Mr. Jaishankar's remarks came as he co-chaired the 10th India-South Korea Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart Cho Tae-yul. In his opening …

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, and other global issues with South Korea's national security adviser
9 months, 2 weeks ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, and other global issues with South Korea's national security adviser

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on March 5 met South Korea's national security advisor Chang Ho-jin and held useful discussions with him on the shared convergences in the Indo-Pacific region and contemporary regional and global issues. A useful discussion on our shared convergences in the Indo-Pacific and contemporary regional & global issues," Mr. Jaishankar posted on X. "Wide-ranging conversation on …

Thailand, India have to work together to address Myanmar crisis: Vice minister
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Thailand, India have to work together to address Myanmar crisis: Vice minister

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have to work with India to address the crisis in Myanmar though a solution can only be found by parties within the country, Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Monday. Thai vice minister for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand would like to …

Jaishankar meets newly-appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister
11 months ago

Jaishankar meets newly-appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday met newly-appointed Bangladesh Foreign Minister Mohammed Hasan Mahmud in Uganda’s capital Kampala and hailed the bilateral relations, which are “growing from strength to strength”. He also congratulated Dr. Mahmud on being appointed as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh as the two leaders are meeting for the first time after the new government took …

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing row between India and the Maldives, Opposition leader and the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail, has called for the government to take a "tougher stand", saying that the racist comments against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were just isolated individual opinions. He said, "Yes, some people, nationalistic people from both countries, may say …

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Nepal, says 'looking forward to engagements over next two days'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Nepal, says 'looking forward to engagements over next two days'

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday arrived in Nepal for his first visit of 2024 and said that he was happy to be back in the Himalayan country and looked forward to the engagements over the next two days. Looking forward to the engagements over the next two days.” Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Nepal, was …

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Nepal on two-day visit, to meet top leadership
11 months, 2 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Nepal on two-day visit, to meet top leadership

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Kathmandu on January 4 on a two-day visit to co-chair with his Nepalese counterpart the seventh Nepal-India Joint Commission meeting here on Thursday and Friday during which they will review the overall state of bilateral ties. During the Joint Commission meeting, “the entire gamut of Nepal-India relations will be reviewed”, according to Nepal's …

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