Explained: Afghan foreign minister’s 8-day trip to India and the dilemma around the Taliban flag
Fp Explainers • 11 days agoAmir Khan Muttaqi, the Afghanistan foreign minister, is set to meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on his trip to India. However, Indian officials are facing a diplomatic quandary – should they let the Taliban flag fly next to the Tricolour during the meeting between them?
'We have issues with..': Jaishankar says India, US 'actively working' to resolve ‘unfair’ Trump tariffs
Fp Staff • 14 days agoJaishankar said India is working to resolve its trade differences with the United States, describing the tariffs imposed on Indian exports as “unfair.” He said both sides have yet to find common ground in discussions but expressed confidence that talks will lead to a resolution soon.
Jaishankar slams Pakistan over terror hubs, calls it epicentre of global terrorism for decades
Fp Staff • 22 days agoHighlighting the continuing challenges facing the world, Dr Jaishankar noted that energy and food security have been the first casualties of conflict and disruption, particularly since 2022.
Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Mexico, Cyprus and Pacific Island nations at UNGA
Fp Staff • 24 days agoExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Mexico, Cyprus, and several Pacific Island nations on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening global partnerships.
Jaishankar to hold talks with Rubio in US today amid tiff over Trump tariffs
Fp Staff • 28 days agoJaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Rubio on Monday in Washington, in their first talks since the US imposed a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil.
Modi skips, Jaishankar joins Brics virtual summit today under US tariff fire
Fp Staff • 1 month agoExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join the Brics virtual summit today, as India and other emerging economies confront the impact of US tariffs
PM Modi to skip upcoming UNGA session, Jaishankar to represent India this month
Fp Staff • 1 month agoLast month, India contacted the UN headquarters to secure a speaking slot for the Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, the foreign ministry has not confirmed who will lead India's delegation at the UN General Assembly this month
India–Bhutan ‘time-tested’ partnership moving from strength to strength: Jaishankar
• 1 month agoThe "time tested" partnership between India and Bhutan continues to move from strength to strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday after meeting Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.
Indian EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin as US tariff tensions continue to bite
Fp Staff • 1 month agoDuring the meeting, S Jaishankar and Putin discussed the Ukraine war. The Indian minister also informed the Russian president of his discussions with First DPM Denis Manturov and FM Sergey Lavrov
How trade, tariffs and oil are at the centre of S Jaishankar’s visit to Russia
Fp Explainers • 2 months agoIndia’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Russia, which comes as US President Donald Trump has levied a 25 per cent tariff on New Delhi for importing Russian crude. However, oil isn’t the only focus of the visit. The Indian leader highlighted the trade deficit in Moscow and called for an early conclusion of the India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement