India and the Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border trade with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that New Delhi has always stood by the island nation.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his first diplomatic engagement this year met Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. He reviewed bilateral relations between Doha and New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Qatar from December 30, 2024, to January 1, 2025, for bilateral talks on strengthening relations across various sectors.
EAM S Jaishankar is currently on a visit to the United States, where he met Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State and US NSA Jake Sulivan. This is first high-level visit from India after Trump won presidency earlier this year.
The external affairs minister added, "The privilege of working closely with Dr Manmohan Singh was immense. His kindness and courtesy will always be remembered."
Prior to Jaishankar's visit to the United States, India’s Foreign Secretary held discussions with senior American diplomats, covering a broad spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues.
In what can be termed the first high-level visit since Donald Trump won the presidential elections in the US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is slated to embark on a visit to the United States on December 24.
S Jaishankar has said that India will not allow others to have a veto on its choices. He added that India will do whatever is right in its national interest and for the global good.
In recent days, diplomatic efforts have intensified to finalize a proposed ceasefire and hostage release deal, following months of stalled negotiations between the parties. Approximately 95 hostages are believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza.
At a book launch event in Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar gave a lesson to a journalist on India's national security strategy. Watch the video!
The minister also said that the understanding between India and China will enable Indian forces to go to all the patrolling points in Depsang. He also added that the forces "would be going to the eastward limit which has historically been our patrolling limit in that part."
UAE Foreign Minister Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Modi during his three-day visit to India to explore ways to further expand ties between the two countries.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, gave a stern reply to the 'criticism' on India's purchase of Russian oil, while strongly asserting that the world is realising the need to enter the negotiation table to resolve the near three-year-long Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Jaishankar further emphasised that Indian history has focused more on Tipu Sultan's battles with the British, and "underplaying" or "neglecting" other aspects of his rule.
The Indian Consulate in Chicago has demanded immediate action after Telangana student Nukarapu Sai Teja was tragically shot dead during a robbery at a gas station.
Expressing concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia, Jaishankar stated that India has been maintaining regular high-level communication with both Israel and Iran to promote restraint and foster dialogue.
Canada's statement followed a report by The Globe and Mail, which alleged that Canadian security agencies believed PM Modi was aware of the violent plots and claimed that Foreign Minister Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also informed.
Canada’s The Globe and Mail recently reported that Canadian security agencies suspect Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of Nijjar’s killing.
EAM S Jaishankar shared key outcomes of his recent visit to Australia, describing it as "fruitful" and emphasizing the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries.
Addressing a press conference, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Canada has banned Australia Today and the news outlet has been blocked and is no longer available for viewers in Canada.
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