Articles for External Affairs Minister

Canada blocked Australian media outlet for reporting EAM’s presser
2 months ago

Canada blocked Australian media outlet for reporting EAM’s presser

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday said Canada blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it broadcast the press conference of external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. External affairs ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said the Canadian action of blocking the social media handles and certain pages of Australia Today smacked of hypocrisy towards freedom of speech. This happened …

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A seasoned diplomat, an erudite politician
4 months, 4 weeks ago

A seasoned diplomat, an erudite politician

Hindustan Times  

Diplomat-turned-politician Kunwar Natwar Singh, who was external affairs minister from 2004 to 2005, has died at the age of 95 after being hospitalised for the past fortnight. In his role as external affairs minister, Singh was involved in the negotiations that led to the India-US civil nuclear deal in July 2005. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs …

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

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Pondy CM writes to External Affairs Minister seeking release of 14 fishermen from custody of Sri Lankan Navy
1 year ago

Pondy CM writes to External Affairs Minister seeking release of 14 fishermen from custody of Sri Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar requesting him to take necessary steps for the early release of 14 fishermen, 11 from the Karaikal region of U.T. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan also wrote to Mr. Jaishankar seeking his assistance in getting released the 14 fishermen from the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy. Mr. Rangasamy …

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Is S Jaishankar trying to broker peace between Russia-Ukraine? The external affairs minister’s agenda in Moscow
2 years, 2 months ago

Is S Jaishankar trying to broker peace between Russia-Ukraine? The external affairs minister’s agenda in Moscow

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Russia where he will hold discussions with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, on various issues, including trade and economic cooperation. As the Russia-Ukraine war wages on — it’s been 258 days of deaths and destruction — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit during …

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Unanimous support on need to stand with Lanka in difficult time, says External Affairs Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

Unanimous support on need to stand with Lanka in difficult time, says External Affairs Minister

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on June 18 chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting on the situation in Sri Lanka and said there was "unanimous support" on the need to stand with the neighbouring country in this difficult time. He also posted pictures with MPs who attended the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on External Affairs. “Chaired a Parliamentary …

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Sushma Swaraj 70th birth anniversary: 11 Inspirational quotes by Iron Lady of India
2 years, 10 months ago

Sushma Swaraj 70th birth anniversary: 11 Inspirational quotes by Iron Lady of India

India TV News  

Highlights Former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj died on August 6, 2019 at the age of 67 Sushma Sharma was popularly known as the Iron Lady of India Swaraj was titled as Supermom of India by the Washington Post Sushma Swaraj, who brought a rare empathy and a human approach to India's diplomacy as external affairs minister, died on August …

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Jaishankar to participate in Quad Foreign Ministers\' meeting on Feb 11 in Melbourne
2 years, 11 months ago

Jaishankar to participate in Quad Foreign Ministers\' meeting on Feb 11 in Melbourne

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on February 11 in Melbourne, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Japan and the United States, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Wednesday. EAM and Australian Foreign Minister will co-chair the 12th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue on February 12. On the same …

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EAM S Jaishankar arrives in New York
3 years, 7 months ago

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in New York

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in New York. In a tweet, Ambassador of India to UN TS Tirumurti said: "Privilege to receive External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar on his first visit to New York after #India entered the UN #SecurityCouncil on 1 January 2021." Jaishankar is expected to meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and will later hold discussions …

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in US; Covid vaccines for India, neighbours on agenda
3 years, 7 months ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in US; Covid vaccines for India, neighbours on agenda

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a five-day visit to the United States. "In Washington DC, the External Affairs Minister will hold discussions with his counterpart Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The larger perspective would be to engage the United Nations Security Council and meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, who had criticised rich countries for …

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Eye on Covid vaccine, EAM S Jaishankar to visit US from May 24-28
3 years, 7 months ago

Eye on Covid vaccine, EAM S Jaishankar to visit US from May 24-28

Live Mint  

Covid vaccine import: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States from May 24-28. He will first meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and then hold discussions with his counterpart Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In Washington DC, External Affairs Minister will hold discussions with his counterpart Secretary of State Antony Blinken," the MEA said in a statement. …

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S Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Her Birth Anniversary
3 years, 10 months ago

S Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Her Birth Anniversary

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday fondly remembered his predecessor Sushma Swaraj on her 69th birth anniversary and said she is “deeply missed” always. Jaishankar had served as India’s foreign secretary for around three years when Sushma Swaraj was the external affairs minister in the previous NDA government. Swaraj, who brought a rare empathy and a human approach to …

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The Big Gun Falls Silent: Madhavsinh Solanki Carried the Secrets of Bofors to his Grave
3 years, 11 months ago

The Big Gun Falls Silent: Madhavsinh Solanki Carried the Secrets of Bofors to his Grave

News 18  

The last rites of four-time Gujarat chief minister Madhavsinh Solanki, who died on Saturday at the age of 94, were carried out on Sunday. Madhavsinh Solanki was one of the leaders entrusted with the task by Indira Gandhi to make Rajiv Gandhi agree to enter politics after the death of Sanjay Gandhi. In 1980, assembly elections were also held in …

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on 2-day visit to Qatar from Sunday
4 years ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on 2-day visit to Qatar from Sunday

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a two-day visit to Qatar from Sunday during which he will hold talks with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and other important dignitaries. Jaishankar's visit to Qatar will be his first visit to the country as External Affairs Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

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LAC standoff | India approaches China bilaterally, with the challenge of global rebalancing, says External Affairs Minister
4 years, 1 month ago

LAC standoff | India approaches China bilaterally, with the challenge of global rebalancing, says External Affairs Minister

The Hindu  

Negotiations with China are ongoing, says External Affairs MinisterDr. Speaking about his book The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World, where he lays out a treatise for Indian foreign policy, Dr. Jaishankar also defended the government’s moves on Article 370, Citizenship Amendment Act and trade protection. Since your questions focused on Nepal, I would say, yes, there was a …

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'Always an Inspiration': Leaders Remember Sushma Swaraj on Her First Death Anniversary
4 years, 5 months ago

'Always an Inspiration': Leaders Remember Sushma Swaraj on Her First Death Anniversary

News 18  

Rich tributes poured in on Thursday for former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on her first death anniversary, with political leaders remembering her powerful oratory, compassion and rich contribution to India's diplomacy. As external affairs minister in the previous Modi government, Swaraj brought a rare empathy and a human approach in helping out the Indian diaspora in distress with her …

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Government renames two prominent Ministry of External Affairs institutes after Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary
4 years, 10 months ago

Government renames two prominent Ministry of External Affairs institutes after Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary

Firstpost  

The Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, a cultural centre reflecting India’s connect with its diaspora, was Thursday renamed Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in honour of the late external affairs minister known for her empathy in reaching out to distressed Indians globally The Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, a cultural centre reflecting India’s connect with its diaspora, was Thursday renamed Sushma Swaraj Bhavan in honour of …

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Sushma Swaraj death: Ex-foreign minister cremated in Delhi with full State honours; Modi, Advani, Amit Shah, Rajnath bid emotional farewell
5 years, 5 months ago

Sushma Swaraj death: Ex-foreign minister cremated in Delhi with full State honours; Modi, Advani, Amit Shah, Rajnath bid emotional farewell

Firstpost  

Sushma Swaraj’s daughter Bansuri performed the last rites at Lodhi crematorium, where the mortal remains of the former Union minister were brought from the BJP headquarters Former external affairs minister and senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj was cremated with State honours on Wednesday in Delhi as top NDA leaders bid her farewell. Swaraj’s daughter Bansuri performed the last rites at …

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India bids farewell to Sushma Swaraj -- one of its finest leaders in decades
5 years, 5 months ago

India bids farewell to Sushma Swaraj -- one of its finest leaders in decades

Live Mint  

The nation on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to Sushma Swaraj, one of its most outstanding politicians, as her mortal remains were cremated with full state honours in the presence of top political leaders and hundreds of her grieving admirers. Sushma Swaraj set standards for clean politics, says Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday expressed deep …

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'Proud to follow in footsteps of Sushma Swaraj': S Jaishankar's first tweet as external affairs minister
5 years, 7 months ago

'Proud to follow in footsteps of Sushma Swaraj': S Jaishankar's first tweet as external affairs minister

Firstpost  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in his first official Twitter post, on Saturday said he was “proud to follow on the footsteps” of his predecessor Sushma Swaraj. Jaishankar served as foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018 and both he and Swaraj, the external affairs minister in the previous government, were credited for bringing vibrancy in India’s …

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Modi Shifts from Tradition With Jaishankar as Foreign Minister, Prepares For Stronger Policy
5 years, 7 months ago

Modi Shifts from Tradition With Jaishankar as Foreign Minister, Prepares For Stronger Policy

News 18  

New Delhi: As Narendra Modi took oath for the second time as Prime Minister on Thursday, he sprung a surprise with the inclusion of Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in his council of ministers. Cut to Friday, Modi sprung yet another surprise as he appointed Jaishankar as external affairs minister, succeeding Sushma Swaraj. Shift From Tradition This is a first for the country …

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Sushma Swaraj loses ministerial berth but leaves mark as External Affairs Minister
5 years, 7 months ago

Sushma Swaraj loses ministerial berth but leaves mark as External Affairs Minister

India TV News  

Sushma Swaraj may not be part of the Modi government this time, but she leaves a legacy of an easily-accessible External Affairs Minister who helped the diaspora in distress by her revolutionary social media outreach. From being the youngest cabinet minister in the Haryana government to becoming the first woman Delhi chief minister, Swaraj has been a politician with many …

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Sushma Swaraj in Uzbekistan: External affairs minister says no business development can take place if terrorism affects a country
5 years, 11 months ago

Sushma Swaraj in Uzbekistan: External affairs minister says no business development can take place if terrorism affects a country

Firstpost  

While talking about business to business partnerships, Swaraj said: “The Government of India has been encouraging its public sector enterprises and private sector to participate in developing economic opportunities in Central Asia.” Samarkand : Terrorism erodes all avenues of development a country can have, and no business development, no investment can take place in a country affected by terrorism, said …

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