Europe

'France in many ways India's most trusted partner in Europe'   

He laid emphasis on the value of trust and pointed to the need of resilient and reliable supply chains

2025-06-13T21:28:24.504887+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart Araghchi discuss situation

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Spoke to Iranian FM @araghchi this evening on the latest situation."

2025-06-13T17:45:23.942636+00:00 IST

Israel's Foreign Minister Saar calls EAM Jaishankar

Gideon Sa'ar called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding ongoing developments.

2025-06-13T17:27:27.717097+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, French counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation

The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, including in trade, defence, clean energy, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), culture and people-to-people ties.

2025-06-13T17:00:38.412855+00:00 IST

Express deep appreciation to France for strong...: Jaishankar

Speaking to the press alongside French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Friday, Jaishankar said that the strategic partnership between India and France is based on shared values, strong sense of sovereignty, democratic commitment, independence, strategic autonomy, guiding foreign policy, and commitment to multilateralism and respect for international law.

2025-06-13T16:53:55.287101+00:00 IST

India, EU keen to complete FTA by end of this year: Jaishankar 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that India and EU have set the goal of trying to complete the Free Trade Agreement by end this year and noted that the negotiators and the stakeholders are reacting to a global environment where the importance of doing this FTA has become much more.

2025-06-13T15:22:21.586113+00:00 IST

UK PM Starmer urges Israel, Iran "to step back, reduce tensions"

Starmer called the reports of these strikes "concerning " and emphasised that stability in the Middle East must be priority.

2025-06-13T14:52:50.141101+00:00 IST

China accused of repressing activists abroad: Article 19 Report

A new report by Article 19 reveals how China targets exiled activists worldwide through digital surveillance, threats, and intimidation, including harassment of their families back home. The report documents cases in 12 countries and urges governments and tech firms to act against growing transnational repression.

2025-06-13T08:45:42.517239+00:00 IST

"Absolutely devastating," UK PM condoles deaths due to Air India

Starmer said that the images and news of the incident are devastating.

2025-06-13T01:54:16.307928+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds talks on regional developments with Armenian FM

"It's always a great pleasure to have the opportunity to exchange views on our bilateral agenda and regional and global processes with you."

2025-06-13T00:36:51.022897+00:00 IST

GJ plane Crash: “Most heartbreaking and traumatic time": UK Royal

Condolences poured in from all quarters of UK over the tragic airplane accident which took place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Thursday.

2025-06-12T17:45:57.893355+00:00 IST

Plane Crash: Indian High Commission in UK issues emergency number

The Indian High Commission in the UK has released an emergency number for relatives of passengers who were onboard the Air India Flight AI171, which crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday. It asked people to use this number only for emergency visa-related queries about the next of kin.

2025-06-12T16:00:03.059433+00:00 IST

World leaders express sadness over plane crash in Gujarat

Macron said that his thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-06-12T14:15:59.137268+00:00 IST

GJ Plane Crash: Indian Embassy in Portugal issues helpline number

Condolences continue to pour in from India's neighbourhood and beyond after the tragic air plane accident in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

2025-06-12T13:47:12.673073+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy offers condolences to PM Modi over plane crash

He said that his thoughts are with the relatives of victims in India, the UK, Portugal and Canada.

2025-06-12T11:40:36.134396+00:00 IST

ORF and CMA CGM Group to host First Raisina Mediterranean Forum 

The inaugural edition of Raisina Mediterranean is set to take place in Marseille on June 12 and 13. Hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the CMA CGM Group through its center of excellence dedicated to learning and innovation, TANGRAM, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, India, and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France, the event will bring together more than 250 distinguished participants from 38 countries. This high-level convening will include ministers, former heads of state and government, parliamentarians, senior officials, and leading subject matter experts, an official statement from the Observer Research Foundation noted.

2025-06-12T11:23:43.845846+00:00 IST

UK working with authorities in India...: Lammy on plane crash

Lammy stated that his thoughts were with those affected by the plane crash.

2025-06-12T11:11:18.993254+00:00 IST

Germany, China, Russia, France express solidarity with India

China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, expressed sadness over the plane crash in Ahmedabad and expressed solidarity with all those affected by it.

2025-06-12T11:00:26.860207+00:00 IST

Thoughts with passengers, families: UK PM Starmer on G

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences over the crash of the Air India flight bound to Gatwick from Ahmedabad. He offered condolences to the passengers and their family members.

2025-06-12T10:53:41.268604+00:00 IST

BNM protests in London over Zakir Majeed’s disappearance

BNM held a protest in London marking 16 years since Zakir Majeed Baloch's enforced disappearance. Speakers, including his mother, urged global action against Pakistan's human rights abuses in Balochistan and called for justice for the forcibly disappeared.

2025-06-12T09:51:16.463875+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Macron, highlights India-France ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron, conveyed PM Modi's greetings, and thanked France for supporting India's fight against terrorism. He said their talks reflected the strong trust and ambition in the India-France Strategic Partnership.

2025-06-12T08:50:43.303994+00:00 IST