S Jaishankar Archives - National Times

31 Dec

Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi’s Condolence Letter to Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh Bids Farewell to Khaleda Zia

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New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma)— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying India’s condolences over the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia as large crowds gathered for her funeral. Shortly after his arrival in the Bangladeshi capital, Jaishankar called on Rahman, the acting chairman of the BNP and Khaleda Zia’s eldest son, and expressed sympathy on behalf of the Indian government and people. Jaishankar is in Dhaka to represent India at the funeral of the veteran leader,…

23 Dec

India Announces $450 Million Aid Package for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

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New Delhi/Colombo, December 23, 2025:India has extended strong support to Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday announcing a proposed assistance package worth USD 450 million to help the island nation recover from the devastation caused by the storm. Jaishankar, who is visiting Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s special envoy, made the announcement during discussions with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. He said the cyclone struck at a particularly difficult time for Sri Lanka, which was still in the process of rebuilding its economy after the severe financial…

18 Nov

Jaishankar Calls for Zero-Tolerance on Terror at SCO Meet, Reaffirms India’s Right to Defend Its Citizens

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Moscow, November 18, 2025 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a forceful message at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on Tuesday, asserting that terrorism cannot be justified, ignored or whitewashed in any form. He stressed that India retains the sovereign right to protect its citizens from such threats.Speaking in Moscow, Jaishankar reminded member states that the SCO was created to counter terrorism, separatism and extremism, and said these challenges have grown more severe over time. He urged nations to adopt an uncompromising stance against terror networks and their supporters.He said the global community…

13 Oct

India and Canada Establish New Framework for Enhanced Bilateral Relations

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New Delhi/Canada (Rajeev Sharma/ Gurpreet): India and Canada have finalized a comprehensive framework aimed at revitalizing their bilateral ties, following high-level discussions between Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. The agreement is being hailed as a significant step toward enhancing cooperation across trade, energy, agriculture, technology, and strategic sectors. Key Areas of Cooperation:Trade and Investment: The two nations will initiate ministerial-level discussions to boost bilateral trade and investment. Plans include the revival of the India-Canada CEOs Forum in early 2026, fostering closer business ties. Both countries are also committed to resuming…

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…

08 Sep

Jaishankar Urges Fair, Transparent Global Trade Amid Tariff Tensions

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New Delhi, September 8 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday stressed that the world is looking for a stable and predictable environment for trade and investment, calling for fair and transparent economic practices that benefit all. His remarks came at a virtual BRICS summit held against the backdrop of rising concerns over Washington’s tariff policies.Representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jaishankar addressed leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and host Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The summit focused on trade disruptions and global economic challenges triggered by protectionist policies.“The world as a collective…

30 Jul

Jaishankar Denies Foreign Mediation in Operation Sindoor Ceasefire, Blames Pakistan for Pahalgam Attack

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New Delhi, July 30, 2025 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday firmly rejected any claims of foreign intervention in the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, clarifying that the halting of military operations against Pakistan was not influenced by trade negotiations or international pressure. His statement came during a special discussion on the Operation in the Rajya Sabha, where he categorically stated that no communication occurred between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump from April 22 to June 16.Jaishankar dismissed opposition claims that the ceasefire was influenced by U.S. mediation and trade leverage. He stressed that India’s…

22 May

EAM Jaishankar in Netherlands: Pakistan Cannot Escape Consequences If Terror Persists, Says India

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The Hague, May 22, 2025: On an official visit to the Netherlands, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a stern warning to Pakistan, asserting that if cross-border terrorism continues, Islamabad will face severe consequences. In a detailed interview with Dutch daily de Volkskrant, Jaishankar underscored India’s clear message following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, and stressed that the ceasefire with Pakistan does not imply tolerance for terrorism."We want a definitive end to terrorism... if the terrorist attacks from Pakistan continue, there will be consequences. The Pakistanis must understand that very well," Jaishankar said. He categorically stated that…

22 Feb

S Jaishankar: Modi-Trump Meeting Went ‘Very Well’ Due to Shared Nationalist Ideology

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New Delhi, February 22, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump as highly successful, attributing their strong rapport to their shared nationalist ideology. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar highlighted that both leaders respect each other’s nationalist approach, which contributed to the positive outcome of the discussions. Modi and Trump: A Strong Connection Jaishankar noted that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders invited by Trump after he began his second term as US President. He pointed out that Trump acknowledges Modi’s commitment to India, just…