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Jaishankar meets his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster relations

Jaishankar meets his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun to bolster relations

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India and South Korea reviewed bilateral cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, defence, technology, shipbuilding, and clean energy as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Wednesday to bolster relations between the two sides. External affairs minister S Jaishankar with his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul. (X) Jaishankar emphasised the importance of India-South Korea ties in a complicated world and called for the fashioning of a more forward-looking and contemporary relationship at a time when countries with shared values and strong mutual trust should work more closely together. The discussions with Cho followed up on the outcomes of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India in April last year, Jaishankar said on social media. The two sides reviewed cooperation in the political sphere, trade, investment, defence, technology, shipbuilding, clean energy, and culture, and explored opportunities in startups, fintech, and multilateral forums, he said. Regional developments and global issues also figured in the meeting that lasted almost three hours. Jaishankar said during the meeting that both …

`Not justified`: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of

`Not justified`: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Rubio, lodges protest over killing of

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India`s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the United States after the latter`s Navy strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian seafarers. The EAM while speaking to his US counterpart Rubio on Friday evening also added that “such lethal actions against commercial shipping are `not justified`”. In a post on social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.” Earlier on Friday, the US` Charge d`Affaires (CDA), Jason Meeks, was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not …

India takes up sailors’ deaths with US: Jaishankar raises Gulf attacks issue with Rubio | India News

India takes up sailors’ deaths with US: Jaishankar raises Gulf attacks issue with Rubio | India News

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2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 13, 2026 08:04 AM IST External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, registering a strong protest against the attacks by American naval forces that led to the deaths of three Indian seafarers this week. Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote: “Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.” A day ago, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US charge d’affaires (CDA), Jason Meeks, and lodged its protest over the series of attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 12, 2026 The …

India and Nepal strengthen cooperation as Jaishankar meets Shisir Khanal

India and Nepal strengthen cooperation as Jaishankar meets Shisir Khanal

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Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal, who arrived in India on June 5 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday. They reviewed the full spectrum of India-Nepal bilateral relations covering development cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit, energy, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest, the release said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

EAM Jaishankar, Delcy Rodriguez hold talks to boost India-Venezuela cooperation

EAM Jaishankar, Delcy Rodriguez hold talks to boost India-Venezuela cooperation

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi and discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is expected to enhance cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, investment, healthcare and renewable energy Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper to meet Jaishankar to review ties

UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper to meet Jaishankar to review ties

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UK foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday to review bilateral relations and to discuss measures to minimise economic shocks from ongoing conflicts. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (REUTERS) Cooper, who completed a trip to China on Wednesday, travelled to India close on the heels of a visit by UK business and trade secretary Peter Kyle that was aimed at giving a push to the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed last year. Cooper, who is making her first official visit to India, will review delivery under the Vision 2035, which was unveiled by the PMs of the two countries last year, and emphasise shared interests with India on freedom of navigation during her meeting with Jaishankar, the British high commission said on Wednesday. The two foreign ministers will discuss “closer collaboration between the UK and India to minimise economic shocks from ongoing conflicts, preserve global stability, and ensure freedom of navigation”, the high commission said. Cooper’s visit builds on the visit by Kyle this …

EAM Jaishankar, Ukrainian counterpart exchange views on war and bilateral ties in Cyprus

EAM Jaishankar, Ukrainian counterpart exchange views on war and bilateral ties in Cyprus

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External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the margins of an European Union (EU) meeting in Cyprus on Wednesday and discussed the Ukraine conflict and bilateral cooperation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, in Nicosia on Wednesday. (X/@DrSJaishankar ) Jaishankar is in Cyprus at the invitation of the EU to attend the Gymnich Forum, an informal meeting of foreign ministers of EU member states. He also held separate meetings with EU foreign and security policy chief Kaja Kallas and Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan. There was no official readout on the meeting between Sybiha and Jaishankar, who said in a social media post that they had exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict and discussed bilateral cooperation. Sybiha said on social media that he and Jaishankar discussed “Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and the battlefield developments — in particular, Ukraine’s growing initiative”. He added, “I stressed that despite Russia’s attempts to intimidate our people through terror, including last week’s massive strike on Kyiv, Ukraine remains …

Quad Foreign Ministers meet: Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar

Quad Foreign Ministers meet: Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reacts during a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, after they attended the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Indo-Pacific must remain a driver for global growth and stability, and the Quad must work towards ensuring maritime security and promoting economic choices in the region, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026). Follow the Quad Foreign Ministers meet LIVE In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, he specifically called for “trusted and transparent” partnerships to bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific. The New Delhi meeting was attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, with Mr. Jaishankar presiding over it. The Quad meeting came amid rising global concerns over China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific. “Our focus will clearly be on …

Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar at Quad meet

Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar at Quad meet

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New Delhi, The Indo-Pacific must remain a driver for global growth and stability, and the Quad must work towards ensuring maritime security and promoting economic choices in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar at Quad meet In his opening remarks at the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting, he specifically called for “trusted and transparent” partnerships to bring peace and prosperity to the Indo-Pacific. The New Delhi meeting was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, with Jaishankar presiding over it. The Quad meeting came amid rising global concerns over China’s increasing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific. “Our focus will clearly be on the Indo-Pacific, which is the specific limit of the Quad,” the external affairs minister said in his televised opening remarks. “At the global level, we have to address issues like supply chain resilience, connectivity choke points, manufacturing and resource concentrations and gaps in critical infrastructure. Each one of them offers …

India, US signal thaw as EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio meet

India, US signal thaw as EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio meet

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India and the US on Sunday moved to set aside the rancour and strain that characterised bilateral relations over the past year, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of state Marco Rubio discussing ways to deepen cooperation in defence, energy, technology, critical minerals, while also addressing the fallout from the conflict in West Asia. India strongly raised disruptions to energy supplies caused by the US-Israel war with Iran. (X/ @Jaishankar) The two leaders held talks at Hyderabad House, a day after Rubio arrived in India for a four-day visit that will also see him participating in a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting on May 26 that is expected to focus on the Indo-Pacific. India strongly raised disruptions to energy supplies caused by the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, people familiar with the matter said. The two sides reviewed collaboration under their comprehensive global strategic partnership, covering trade, energy, defence and security, critical minerals, AI, nuclear energy, counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics cooperation, and people-to-people ties, Jaishankar said. Also …