External Affairs Minister Archives

January 9, 2026 11:24 AM

‘Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India’s foreign policy’: PM Modi on EAM Jaishankar’s birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his distinguished service to the nation and his pivotal role in strengthening India’s foreign policy and global engagement....

December 23, 2025 6:35 PM

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan Tamil leaders, discusses India’s post-Ditwah assistance

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met leaders of the Indian origin Tamil community in Colombo on Tuesday during his visit to Sri Lanka. “Met in Colombo the leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil community. They shared their assessment of...

December 23, 2025 5:00 PM

Jaishankar’s visit reflects close India–Sri Lanka friendship: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo is a strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership between India and Sri Lanka. Addressing a joint press...

December 8, 2025 3:44 PM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU’s Maros Sefcovic, hopes for productive engagements in India

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Maros Sefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in New Delhi on Monday and expressed confidence that the visiting EU delegation would have productive engagements during its stay in In...

December 3, 2025 2:32 PM

Our relevance to global talent skill market is only going to grow: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the significant progress made over the past decade in enhancing the mobility of Indian talent - from expanding passport services to strengthening welfare mechanisms for Indians abroad -...

December 1, 2025 4:21 PM

EAM Jaishankar warns of rising bioterrorism threat, calls for stronger global biosecurity framework at BWC’s 50th anniversary conference

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday called for urgent reforms to strengthen global biosecurity and modernise the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), warning that biological threats - whether natural, accidental, or deliberate - are bec...

November 18, 2025 10:38 AM

Jaishankar meets Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, calls India-Russia ties a ‘factor of stability’

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow and held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation, as both sides reviewed preparations for the upcoming 23rd Annual India–Russia Summit....

November 17, 2025 11:32 AM

Deeply shocked, fullest support to affected Indians: EAM Jaishankar on Saudi bus accident

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday expressed deep shock and concern over the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina. According to the Indian mission in Jeddah, a passenger bus carrying Indian ...

November 5, 2025 1:49 PM

India, Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underscored the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan, calling it a key pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Addressing the 8th India-Japan Indo-...

October 16, 2025 10:59 PM

India and Egypt share commitment to progress of Global South: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday highlighted that India and Egypt share commitment to the progress of the Global South. "India and Egypt share a commitment to the progress of the Global South and the strengthening of independence a...