S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking his first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash strained bilateral ties. Sharing a photo from the meeting, Jaishankar…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday underscored the importance of open and constructive dialogue between India and China, stating it was “very important” for the two neighbouring nations and major economies to exchange views…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to China this weekend for a three-day visit starting July 13, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting. The SCO is a China-led regional alliance…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday described the India–U.S. defence partnership as one of the most consequential pillars of the bilateral relationship, highlighting its expanding strategic depth, operational trust, and…
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President of the United States, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, held high-level discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to implement the US‑India COMPACT — Catalysing Opportunities for Military…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India has conveyed its concerns to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham regarding a proposed bill that could impose punitive tariffs—potentially as high as 500%—on countries importing…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday defended Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s decision to withhold India’s endorsement of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) joint statement, citing the absence of any reference to…
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Pakistan on Wednesday strongly objected to recent statements made by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, criticizing his tone and calling for diplomacy over confrontation. “Pakistan categorically rejects the irresponsible…
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India and Pakistan were “very far away” from a nuclear conflict during their recent clashes because the Indian side only struck at terrorist targets on Pakistani soil in a measured and non-escalatory manner, external affairs minister S…
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External affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke on the phone with Canada’s new foreign minister, Anita Anand, on Sunday. This was the first ministerial-level engagement between the two countries since Mark Carney assumed office as Canada’s…
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