S Jaishankar News

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar on Wednesday derided and mocked Rahul Gandhi for ‘alerting’ the government about the China-Pakistan fusion, particularly during the recent military face-off under Operation Sindoor, thereby posing a grave threat to India’s national security. 

In Rajya Sabha, EAM Jaishankar denied any Modi-Trump calls between April 22–June 16, reaffirmed India’s rejection of mediation on Pakistan, and stressed bilateral dialogue via DGMO only,

Jaishankar outlined the QUAD's objectives, including maritime safety and security, connectivity, technology, pandemic preparedness, and education, with a focus on creating a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Jaishankar's statement came hours after Rajnath Singh spoke to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and explained India's actions during Operation Sindoor.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes and expressed India’s desire to expand strategic partnership. 

In a recent interview, Jaishankar elaborated on the historical complexities of the India-Pakistan relationship, which dates back to the Partition in 1947.

EAM Jaishankar recalled that 26 tourists were murdered in front of their families after ascertaining their faith in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. He said that the attack was aimed at harming tourism, which is the mainstay of Kashmir's economy, and creating religious discord.

The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that the minister's statements were falsely represented.

This enhancement comes in the wake of the recent military escalation and New Delhi’s firm diplomatic response to Islamabad following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people.

India-Pakistan War: S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday with discussions between the two leaders centred around countering terrorism.

The Joint Commission Meeting, was held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty, reviewed issues of mutual interest between the two countries and the way forward in strengthening bilateral relations.

At the India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting, EAM Jaishankar justified India's cross-border strikes post-Pahalgam attack, emphasised a firm response to military aggression, and highlighted strong bilateral ties with Iran.

During the talks, Rubio expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the "horrific terrorist attack" in Pahalgam and also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" and maintain peace and security in South Asia, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

EAM S Jaishankar extended the Prime Minister's invitation to the Crown Prince to visit India early during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 27 to 29 this year.

Addressing the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial, Dr S Jaishankar said shorter supply chains and immediate neighbours have a salience much more than before.

EAM Jaishankar said that there were three incidents related to the Sikh community in Pakistan and two cases pertaining to the Ahmadiyya community. He stated that a Christian person, who reportedly was mentally unstable, was charged with blasphemy in Pakistan.

Referring to the Galwan valley clashes, External affairs minister S Jaishankar said what happened in 2020 was "actually very traumatic for the relationship".

Jaishankar was also learnt to have told the meeting that SAARC was inactive because of Pakistan's approach and thus India is trying to strengthen BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).