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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had a conversation with his Portuguese counterpart, Paulo Rangel, last evening. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that both sides discussed the conflict in West Asia. He also added that they discussed further strengthening bilateral...

Jakarta, March 31 Indonesia has called on the United Nations (UN) to convene an emergency Security Council meeting following the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, officials said.Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono conveyed the request to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...

Islamabad, March 30 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been diagnosed with a "minor fracture" in his shoulder after slipping and falling during the reception ceremony for his Egyptian counterpart, his son has said.The incident occurred on Sunday, during the...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistan's Foreign Minister said on Sunday that the country would hold talks between the US and Iran after a meeting with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.Ishaq Dar made these remarks after the Foreign Ministers held consultations on the West Asia...

Kathmandu, March 28 Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday extended congratulations to Nepal's newly-appointed Prime Minister Balendra Shah 'Balen', expressing his commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and collaboration between the two countries.The 35-year-old leader of the Rastriya...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign minister's meeting in France. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar announced that they discussed the bilateral agenda of both countries. He also stated that they...

March 26, New Delhi: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that his country has permitted the passage of vessels from friendly nations, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz.This move comes after UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the reopening of the waterway, warning...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said.Global oil and gas prices have surged following Iran's near-closure of...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with US Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby in New Delhi this afternoon. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that they discussed the current geopolitical situation.

Tehran, March 21 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is seeking "not a ceasefire, but a complete, comprehensive, and lasting end to the war," according to Kyodo News.In a telephone interview with Kyodo News on Friday, Araghchi described the US-Israeli strikes on Iran...

Kabul, March 18 – Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, accused Pakistan’s military on Tuesday of carrying out airstrikes in Kabul that he said resembled "atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli regime against Gaza," claiming the attack killed more than 408 people...

New York, March 16 – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was willing to talk to Iran’s leadership, and that some in Iran wanted to talk to the US. However, he added, “We have no idea who they are,” due to the chaos following the killing of several high-ranking officials.He said he...

Islamabad, March 16 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for dialogue to address the current conflict in West Asia on Monday.Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and exchanged views on the latest developments in the ongoing...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this afternoon. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that President von der Leyen's highly successful state visit to India in January marks a turning point in the relationship between...

Washington, March 16 – US fighter jets have targeted military positions near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to reports.The sounds of explosions were heard in the area behind the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, Al Jazeera reported, citing Voice of America’s Persian-language service.The...

Tehran, March 16 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the country is not seeking a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States, asserting that Tehran is prepared to defend itself "for as long as it takes" against what he described as an "illegal war."In an interview...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held discussions with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, last night. In a social media post, Dr...

Tehran, March 15 – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that any attack on Iran's oil and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliation against regional facilities linked to US companies.In an interview with US broadcaster MS Now, Araghchi responded to Friday's US strike on...

New Delhi, March 10 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday – their third such conversation since the West Asia crisis began – as New Delhi intensified efforts to protect its energy security amid a virtual blockade...

Taipei, March 9 – Taipei rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks about Taiwan on Monday, calling Beijing a "troublemaker" in the international community and a "saboteur of cross-strait peace", according to local media.Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung...