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October 2, 2023 9:02 AM

Top Biden administration officials praises EAM S Jaishankar for his commitment to take US-India ties to new heights

Several top Biden administration officials praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his commitment to take US-India ties to new heights. The officials termed the India-US ties as one of the most defining partnerships, calling Jaishankar the architect of modern US-India relations. These accolades came during a special reception hosted by India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, in honor of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The event was attended by notable figure...

September 6, 2023 2:03 PM

EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, expectations are very high in terms of what G20 is able to produce in meeting challenges of world

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s changed attitude at international fora, a reason for India finding its place at the high table of diplomacy. In an interview to a News agency he spoke on India taking up the voice of the Global South to G20. The minister said that no other presidency had aimed at getting developing countries together. Mr Jaishankar said that India has a special responsibility in this changing world scenario. The Extern...

July 11, 2023 5:08 PM

New Delhi: Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid meets EAM Dr. S Jaishankar

Foreign Affairs Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid today met External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar in New Delhi. After the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar in a tweet said, they shared perspectives on the stability and prosperity of the Indian Ocean region. Dr. Jaishankar said he is encouraged to learn of the steady progress in development partnerships. He said it is directly contributing to the economic growth and social welfare of Maldives. Foreign Affairs Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid is o...

July 7, 2023 1:57 PM

EAM Dr. S Jaishankar to co-chair 10th India-Tanzania Joint Commission Meeting with his Tanzanian counterpart at Daar es Salaam

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stressed the importance of Mission IT (India and Tanzania) while interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora at Dar es Salaam' Sharing the purpose of his visit, the Minister said that IT (India-Tanzania) mission addresses some of the most important priorities of this country today. Apart from the 'Mission IT', Mr. Jaishankar also highlighted the strong India-Africa connection, especially the deep links that New Delh...

July 6, 2023 1:20 PM

First-ever IIT campus outside India to be set up at Zanzibar in Tanzania

The first IIT campus outside India will come up at Zanzibar in Tanzania, the Ministry of External Affairs said. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for the setting up of a campus of IIT Madras in Zanzibar. The agreement was signed last night in the presence of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Zanzibar's President Hussein Ali Mwinyi. The MEA said, this campus is reflective of the longstanding friendship between India and Tanzania and a reminder of the ...

July 5, 2023 1:06 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to embark on four-day official visit to Tanzania

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark upon a four-day official visit to Tanzania from today, July 5 to hold high-level talks and co-chair the 10th Joint Commission Meeting with his counterpart. During his visit, Mr. Jaishankar will first go to Zanzibar from July 5th to 6th, where he will visit a water supply project funded by the Government of India line of credit, call on top leadership, and also attend a reception onboard the Indian Naval Ship Trishul. The Minister will also me...