Bharat Express

S Jaishankar

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.

India called for "restraint by all concerned" on Wednesday while expressing deep concern over the escalating security situation in West Asia.

The agenda will cover significant bilateral and global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the turmoil in the Middle East

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday.

S Jaishankar actively engaged in discussions with multiple foreign ministers during 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York,.