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India’s Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Conflict with Iran’s Araghchi | India News

India’s Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Conflict with Iran’s Araghchi | India News

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Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 23:05 IST The call comes amid India’s sustained diplomatic engagement with key regional players since hostilities broke out between Iran and the United States and Israel on February 28. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest developments in the West Asia conflict, with both sides agreeing to stay in close contact as the situation continues to evolve. “A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister Araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter). Read more: The 25-Day Lock: Why You Can’t Refill Your LPG Cylinder Today The call comes amid India’s sustained diplomatic engagement with key regional players since hostilities broke out between Iran and the United States and Israel on February 28. New Delhi has maintained contact with multiple stakeholders in the conflict, driven by concerns over peace, the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf …

EAM S Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Tensions With Italian Counterpart | India News

EAM S Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Tensions With Italian Counterpart | India News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 21:09 IST India has stressed that discussion and diplomatic engagement remain the most effective way to resolve conflicts amid the ongoing war in West Asia. EAM S Jaishankar (R) with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani (L). (Reuters/File) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks over the phone with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, where he discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia as the war between US-Israel and Iran entered its 11th day. “Appreciate the phone conversation with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy. Discussed the situation in West Asia,” Jaishankar wrote on X. Appreciate the phone conversation with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy.Discussed the situation in West Asia. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 9, 2026 Amid the war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined India’s commitment to global peace, stressing that conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy rather than military means. Meanwhile, Jaishankar addressed the Parliament on the West Asia conflict, saying India continues to believe that “dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued” to …

Amid US-Iran conflict, EAM S Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia tensions| India News

Amid US-Iran conflict, EAM S Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia tensions| India News

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External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament on Monday, when the second half of the budget session will begin. External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament on Monday, when the second half of the budget session will begin. (ANI) The session, which is set to be stormy, will start amid renewed confrontation between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition over the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, conflict in West Asia, and the India-US trade deal. The session is expected to set the tone for the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union territory. The revised business of the House shows that Jaishankar “will make a statement on the situation in West Asia.” The statement assumes significance as the Opposition is expected to try …

India will chart its own rise, Jaishankar pushes back against US official’s remarks| India News

India will chart its own rise, Jaishankar pushes back against US official’s remarks| India News

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New Delhi: Days after a senior American official said that the US will not allow India to become an economic rival like China, external affairs minister S Jaishankar pushed back on Saturday by saying that India’s rise is “unstoppable” and the country alone will determine the trajectory of its growth on the basis of its strengths. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar says India alone will chart its growth and global influence (@ORFDelhi) Jaishankar made the remarks during a discussion at the Raisina Dialogue, two days after US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau said at the same forum that his country will not repeat the mistake of providing India the same type of economic advantages it gave China, allowing Beijing to emerge as a key competitor. “When we speak today about the rise of countries…the rise of countries is determined by the countries. The rise of India will be determined by India,” Jaishankar said while participating in the discussion on cooperation among countries of the Indian Ocean region. “It will be determined by our strength, not by …

‘We Did The Right Thing’: EAM Jaishankar On India Allowing Iran’s IRIS Lavan To Dock At Kochi | India News

‘We Did The Right Thing’: EAM Jaishankar On India Allowing Iran’s IRIS Lavan To Dock At Kochi | India News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 13:10 IST Dr. S Jaishankar said India allowed Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port on humanitarian grounds despite legal issues. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. (File image) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday said that New Delhi allowed Iranian ship, IRIS Lavan, facing technical issues, to dock at Kochi port on humanitarian grounds. While speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026, the Union Minister said that India did the right thing by providing assistance as it approached the matter from a humanitarian perspective despite legal complexities “We approached the situation from the point of view of humanity, other than whatever the legal issues were and I think we did the right thing…” he said as quoted by news agency ANI. #WATCH | Raisina Dialogue 2026 | EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, “I too support UNCLOS and international law… We got a message from the Iranian side that one of the ships, which presumably was closest to our borders at that point of time, wanted to come …

Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue| India News

Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue| India News

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New Delhi: The era of a few major powers shaping the global landscape through deals and compacts is over and multipolarity is here to stay, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the Raisina Dialogue on Friday. Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue: Multipolar world replacing old global order, era of big power deals is over (PTI) Participating in a discussion on Finland President Alexander Stubb’s book “The Triangle of Power”, which explored the rise of the Global South and new power configurations, Jaishankar said power is distributed across several regions, preventing a handful of countries from dictating outcomes to the rest of the world. “My sense is you’re going to have a future which will be much more multipolar because no country today has hegemony over so many domains that it is an overall hegemon,” he said. This is not just about the distribution of GDP and capabilities, and various regions of the world will be “more contributive” in different domains, he said. “Multipolarity is here to stay. What we will have…is to some extent, some …

Jaishankar Speaks With Iranian FM Again, Second Phone Call In 6 Days As West Asia War Escalates | India News

Jaishankar Speaks With Iranian FM Again, Second Phone Call In 6 Days As West Asia War Escalates | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 17:33 IST India has now twice reached out to Tehran- once at the outbreak of hostilities and again on Day 6 as the conflict widens. Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar held a second telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi- his first having taken place on February 28, the very day the United States and Israel launched their opening strikes on Iran. Track LIVE Updates on US-Israel-Iran war here “Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon,” Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter), tagging the Iranian Foreign Minister. Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon. @araghchi— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 5, 2026 Jaishankar’s Feb 28 Call In the first call, Jaishankar conveyed India’s “deep concern” over the unfolding situation and emphasised the need for restraint and de-escalation. The Ministry of External Affairs issued an official statement saying India is “deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran …

Jaishankar speaks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid Middle East crisis| India News

Jaishankar speaks with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid Middle East crisis| India News

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said he held a telephonic conversation with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Jaishankar said he held a telephonic conversation with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon. (ANI File Photo) Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart this afternoon over the phone. “Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon, he said in a post on X. India has offered condolences on the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signing the condolence book at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on Thursday. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, an incident that has plunged the West Asian region into a war. Also read| India offers condolences on Khamenei’s death, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signs condolence book Misri visited the Iranian embassy and signed the condolence book on behalf of the government of India. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) also released a photograph of the foreign secretary’s …

India-US trade deal nears completion, opening a new phase in bilateral ties: Jaishankar| India News

India-US trade deal nears completion, opening a new phase in bilateral ties: Jaishankar| India News

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New Delhi: India and the United States (US) are in the final stages of detailing their trade deal, which is expected to be completed “very soon,” opening a new phase in bilateral ties, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday as he concluded a trip to Washington, days after the two sides announced an agreement to reduce US tariffs on Indian goods. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with Secretary of State Marco Rubio (@DrSJaishankar X) Jaishankar, who was in the US for a critical minerals ministerial meeting and held talks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade and economic cooperation, said the matter is being handled by commerce minister Piyush Goyal and that he did not have details regarding the time frame for the trade deal. Also read:‘No such meeting, no such visit’: India rebuts report on NSA Doval’s visit to US “Concluded a productive and positive visit to the US… The historic India-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing that will be completed very soon. …

Jaishankar in France| India News

Jaishankar in France| India News

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India is strengthening its relationship with Europe and both sides can bring more stability into the international economy and global politics, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Jaishankar looks on during a press conference as part of the Weimar Triangle and Indian foreign ministers meeting at Quai d’Orsay in Paris, France, 07 January 2026. (REUTERS) His remarks, after holding talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, came in the face of a factitious geopolitical environment, including global concerns over the way the United States has carried out a military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolas Maduro. The external affairs minister said Europe is an important player in global politics and it is necessary that India strengthens its relationship with it. “I think it was a very conscious choice. It was a choice which reflected our belief that this relationship with Europe is really poised to grow, grow to the next level,” Jaishankar said at a media briefing when asked why he was in Europe. The comments also came amid New …