foreign affairs

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation for global economic security during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that he appreciated the ongoing efforts to expand cooperation along its...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has congratulated Shisir Khanal on assuming the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs for Nepal. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar expressed his anticipation for further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two countries.

Paris, March 27 The West Asia crisis and its consequences were a key topic during a conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of a G7 meeting in France.Jaishankar arrived here on Thursday for the G7 Foreign Ministers’...

Colombo, March 26 Sri Lanka and Russia began talks here on Thursday aimed at purchasing Russian oil to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, officials said.The talks were led by visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, the Russian Embassy said.Officials of the state oil...

New Delhi, March 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has informed US President Donald Trump that the conflict in West Asia must end soon, as it is affecting everyone, the government told the opposition at a meeting on Wednesday, calling Pakistan a "broker" nation due to its alleged role in the...

New Delhi, March 24 – The Centre has formed seven empowered groups of officials and experts to manage the impact of the Iran war on specific sectors of the Indian economy, including oil, gas, fertilizers, supply chains, and inflation.The empowered groups, comprising senior officials from the...

March 24, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, hours after US President Donald Trump paused strikes on Iran’s power plants for five days.In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said their detailed discussions focused on the...

Washington, March 24 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held calls with counterparts in India, Canada, and Kenya, focusing on Iran, the Middle East crisis, and broader security coordination, his spokesperson said.Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Canadian...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the impact of the West Asia conflict on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US...

Phnom Penh, March 23 – On Monday, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P. Kumaran, met with Prak Sokhonn, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation...

Moscow/New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar said on Monday that, guided by its "humanity first and people-centric" approach during its ongoing BRICS chairmanship, India remains focused on deepening engagement with Russia to collectively address common challenges through...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked, and navigation continues in the waterway, with necessary measures being taken due to wartime conditions.In a statement elaborating on Iran's positions amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks, the...

Phnom Penh, March 22 – P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited the Ta Prohm Temple and Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on Sunday.In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: "Secretary (East) Shri P. Kumaran visited the Ta...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 The Kerala government has approached the Centre seeking confirmation regarding reports of the death of a man from the state in the war-affected region of Israel.When contacted, NORKA officials toldNORKA is a state-run agency that oversees matters related to...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Park Yoon-joo, in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that during the meeting, both sides discussed further initiatives and proposals to strengthen the Special...

New Delhi, March 20 – Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, held a meeting with a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, KHY Sovanratana, in New Delhi on Friday, discussing expanding cooperation...

Doha, March 18 – Qatar strongly condemned and denounced what it described as a “blatant Iranian attack” targeting the Ras Laffan Industrial City, which reportedly caused fires and significant damage to the LNG facility.In an official statement, Qatar termed the attack a dangerous escalation, a...

March 18, New Delhi – A meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers is taking place in light of the ongoing Iranian attacks on countries in the region, with the participation of several foreign ministers from Arab, Islamic, and regional countries.Representatives from Azerbaijan, Bahrain...

New Delhi, March 17 A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the "strengthening of the China-Pakistan naval nexus," and recommended that India remain "proactive" in countering the combined threat by bolstering its own deterrence capabilities and deepening its strategic alliances with...

New Delhi, March 17 The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying there has been "no discussion" of...