External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy was unlike any other, pointing out that he conducts foreign policy “very publicly and very unsparingly.” Speaking at an event in Delhi, Jaishankar observed that this was the first time a U.S.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in Delhi, he said it was “funny” for a pro-business government to accuse others of doing trade. Jaishankar added that the U.S. and Europe themselves continue to […]

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he was “perplexed” by the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on India for continuing oil imports from Russia. He stressed that China remains the largest importer of Russian oil and the European Union is the biggest buyer of Russian LNG, while India’s share is far smaller. He also reminded […]

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin during his three-day visit to Moscow. The talks came after his meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is seen as crucial as India faces economic pressure from heavy U.S. tariffs linked to […]

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Moscow on August 21 for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit follows National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent trip to Russia and comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated visit to India later this year. Strategic Partnership Amid U.S. Tensions The trip highlights […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his address in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, calling it “outstanding” and a strong reflection of India’s diplomatic strength. Modi said the speech sent a powerful message to the world that India will not tolerate terrorism. Jaishankar Details India’s Diplomatic Strategy During his

In his address to Parliament on Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly denied that the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan involved any trade-linked negotiations with the United States. He clarified that during the entire period—from April 22, the day of the Pahalgam terror attack, until June 17—no trade discussions took place and there was no […]

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to adopt an uncompromising stance against terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Speaking at the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin, China, Jaishankar stressed that the organisation must not tolerate or justify any form of terrorism under political or

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for “briefing” Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing. Gandhi accused the move of undermining India’s foreign policy and labelled it a “full‑blown circus.” Context of the SCO Engagement This high‑level interaction marks Jaishankar’s first visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, marking the first senior-level India-China engagement since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ gathering. Jaishankar’s visit comes after a gradual process of military disengagement,