Bharat Express

S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Monday at the G20 summit to discuss the future of bilateral relations between India and China.

Jaishankar’s visit to Australia, scheduled until November 7, will include co-chairing the 15th FMFD in Canberra, where he and Wong will discuss enhancing cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region

Jaishankar described India’s diplomatic approach as that of a ‘Vishwamitra’—a friend to all. This stance, he said, has fostered goodwill worldwide

S Jaishankar extensive discussions with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock focusing on strengthening India-Germany relations across multiple sectors.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated a Rs 40-crore grant-in-aid for the CTRC over a five-year period, which ends in 2025-26

A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that the annual SCO CHG meeting focuses on trade and economic agendas. "India remains actively engaged in the SCO format," the MEA said prior to Jaishankar's departure

Reflecting on the UN's limited role during the Covid-19 pandemic, Jaishankar remarked, "Think about what the UN did on Covid, and I think the answer is not very much." He also expressed concern over the UN's inaction regarding significant global conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing Middle East crisis.

"President Muizzu aims to enhance ties with nations vital for Maldives' growth," his office stated. He seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. He will also visit Mumbai and Bengaluru for business engagements

S Jaishankar will head the Indian delegation at the upcoming CHG meeting in Islamabad scheduled for October 15-16, the External Affairs Ministry.

US state reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, coordinating on both regional and global challenges, and enhancing collaboration on critical and emerging technologies.