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Jaishankar tells Ukraine attacks on Indian seafarers are unacceptable

India unequivocally condemned attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed this stance to his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. The conversation followed the killing of an Indian seafarer in a recent Black Sea vessel attack. Ukraine urged India to play an…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

EAM Jaishankar expresses solidarity with Japan following Kumamoto earthquake

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep concern over Japan's Kumamoto earthquake. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday. Japanese Prime Minister mobilized government resources for rescue and relief operations. The government pledged to work tirelessly through the night to assess damage.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

All 28 Indian crew safe after tanker attacked in Iranian waters: Indian Embassy in Tehran

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the LPG tanker Disha are safe following an attack. The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed their well-being and is monitoring the situation closely. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed that attacks on seafarers are unacceptable. India's maritime administration advised against deploying seafarers in the…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi counterparts on sidelines of ARF meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi counterparts in Manila. He also engaged with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas during his visit. Jaishankar discussed bilateral ties and regional issues with Singapore and Russia. Discussions with China focused on mutual respect and border peace. He also met US…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

'I expect India to be concerned about US pharma tariffs': Rubio on Trump's 200% storm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates Indian concern over new generic drug import tariffs. These tariffs will rise significantly after August 1, 2026, impacting imports. The issue was not raised during his discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. However, the matter might have been discussed with other…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

China ready to properly handle sensitive issues with India: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed readiness to manage sensitive issues with India. He met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings. Both nations aim to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation and maintain high-level exchanges. They will also enhance coordination within the BRICS framework for…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

No nation or grouping can tackle global volatility alone: S Jaishankar at India-ASEAN FMs' meet

Global turbulence stresses supply chains, energy, food, and health security. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted this volatility at the India-ASEAN meeting. He emphasized that no single nation can manage these disruptions alone. Deeper cooperation between India and ASEAN is vital for de-risking and diversifying. Both entities are optimistic about…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar conveys to Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov India's concerns over safety of Indian seafarers

India's External Affairs Minister conveyed concerns to Russia regarding seafarer safety. This discussion occurred after four Indian crew members died in a Black Sea attack. The ministers also addressed trade, investment, and energy security issues. India previously summoned Russia's charge d'affaires to express grave concerns. The attack on the merchant…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

India's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequisite for normal relations. New Delhi also raised concerns over market access and trade imbalances. Both ministers attended high-level discussions under the ASEAN framework. Recent measures aim to normalize ties…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Jaishankar reiterates commitment to free Indo-Pacific at Quad meeting

India's External Affairs Minister reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Quad foreign ministers met in Manila to review regional developments. They discussed security, economic resilience, and emerging technologies with ASEAN. The ministers expressed unwavering support for ASEAN's unity and central role. This meeting occurred amid growing strategic…

The Economic Times · Jul 22