For the First Time, S Jaishankar Talks to Taliban Foreign Minister, Makes History
New Delhi: In a significant move, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar held a conversation on Thursday with Taliban representative Amir Khan Muttaki, marking India’s inaugural ministerial outreach to the Taliban since they took control of Afghanistan. This call came shortly after the Taliban condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Pahargam, which left 26 civilians dead […]
Jaishankar Discusses India-US Trade Agreement
New Delhi: Negotiations are ongoing regarding a trade agreement between India and the United States. Foreign Minister Jaishankar stated that these discussions are crucial, emphasizing that such agreements must be beneficial for both nations. He noted that the potential deal might boost bilateral trade to over $500 billion by 2030, encompassing a variety of goods. […]
Trump’s Significant ‘No Tariffs’ Assertion and a Strong Reaction from S Jaishankar
Trump’s Trade Claims and India’s Response New Delhi: Just ahead of Trade Minister Piyush Goyal’s arrival in Washington for discussions on a potential India-US trade agreement, Donald Trump made a striking statement suggesting that India offered a trade deal with no tariffs. During a meeting with executives in Doha, where he is currently visiting multiple […]
Saudi Foreign Minister Contacts S Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar to Reduce India-Pakistan Tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Engages in Dialogue Amid India-Pakistan Tensions Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Fahan bin Abdullah, recently held separate conversations with India’s Foreign Minister and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dal. These discussions were primarily centered on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as efforts to […]
Marco Rubio Discusses with S. Jaishankar, Stresses Importance of “Immediate De-escalation”
New Delhi: The U.S. is urging India to ease tensions with Pakistan, stressing the importance of dialogue and collaborative counter-terrorism efforts. This comes after a severe escalation, marked by Pakistan launching missiles targeting Indian cities, prompting significant defensive responses. During a statement on Thursday evening, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce indicated that immediate de-escalation […]
Iran’s Foreign Minister Set to Meet S Jaishankar Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions
Iran’s Foreign Minister Visits New Delhi Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araguchi, arrived in New Delhi tonight for his introductory visit. He is set to meet with his counterpart, S. Jaishankar, to co-chair the 20th Joint Committee meeting between India and Iran. This year’s meeting is particularly significant, marking the 75th anniversary of the Indian-Iranian Friendship […]
S. Jaishankar Criticizes Europe
India’s Foreign Minister Critiques European Influence During the Arctic India Forum, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar expressed criticism towards European countries attempting to sway India’s geopolitical perspective. He clarified that India is in search of partners, not “preachers,” highlighting that some parts of Europe are struggling with this concept. In his discussion with former Icelandic […]