Dr S Jaishankar

On February 18, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and discussed several issues including Ukraine and Russia's ongoing tension. "Focused on climate action and SDGs, bilaterally and globally," tweeted MEA. Earlier, US Secretary and German Foreign Minister discussed the Ukraine crisis. "This crisis, is therefore, no Ukraine crisis," said German counterpart. Despite ongoing tension between the two… read-more

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on January 14, discussed travel and COVID-19 situation with his Japanese counterpart Hayashi Yoshimasa. In addition, the officials also held talks over the 70th anniversary celebration of bilateral diplomatic relations, projects, Quad, Myanmar and North Korea. "Delighted to have New Year Conversation with Japanese FM," said Jaishankar. Meanwhile, earlier this month, India launched a special logo to mark… read-more

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on April 17 announced to render all possible assistance to US’ Indianapolis local authorities and the Sikh community in the April 15 killings of eight people including four Sikh. Reportedly, the gunman identified as Brandon Hole (19) killed himself after opening fire at a FedEx delivery facility in Indianapolis which has 90% of the Sikhs or Indo-Americans working there. Meanwhile, the motive behind gunfire is… read-more

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on October 31 said that relationship between India and China was under "severe stress". Saying that both the countries shared a stable relationship in the past, the minister added the two countries need to follow the agreements "scrupulously" to end current disputes including LAC-standoff. He also said, "any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable." He stated the COVID-19 has hampered the… read-more

The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Tokyo. Jaishankar, through Twitter, informed about the discussions held on October 7 that included measures to expand the collaboration among 'third world' countries, manufacturing, skill development, infrastructure, information and communication technology, and health. They also talked about post-COVID recovery, and opined… read-more