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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...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon. The External Affairs Minister also spoke with Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with his counterparts from several Gulf countries yesterday, amid rising tensions in the region, emphasizing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy. Dr. Jaishankar discussed the evolving situation in the Gulf with UAE...

Mumbai, February 27 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking the beginning of a four-day visit to India.He will meet with business leaders in Mumbai.Carney will fly to New Delhi on March 1 and meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi there on March 2, according...

Kathmandu, February 25 Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, met with Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma on Wednesday and discussed bilateral issues.Ambassador Zhang met with Minister Sharma at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.A statement from the Ministry of...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that the India-GCC Joint Action Plan, based on the Strategic Dialogue, is fostering...

Dhaka, February 22 India looks forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma said on Sunday, expressing New Delhi's willingness to re-engage with Dhaka.High Commissioner Verma was speaking with reporters after he met with Bangladesh...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has congratulated Dr. Khalilur Rahman on being sworn in as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said he looks forward to working together to promote cooperation between India and Bangladesh for mutual progress and...

New Delhi/Dhaka, February 18 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar congratulated Khalilur Rahman on being appointed as the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh under the new Tarique Rahman-led government.Khalilur Rahman was sworn in as the Foreign Minister on Tuesday at the South Plaza of...