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Jaishankar holds discussions with Comoros President Azali Assoumani

New York [US], September 21 (ANI): In continuation to a series of meetings with different leaders from across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with the President of Comoros, Azali Assoumani and discussed taking forward development partnership and maritime security between the two countries.

2022-09-20T19:26:55+00:00 IST

Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.7 shakes Mexico, one killed

Mexico City [Mexico], September 20 (ANI): A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.7 jolted the southwestern coast of Mexico on Monday, killing at least one person.

2022-09-20T05:17:57.424000+00:00 IST

India vows full support to UNGA; commitment to multilateralism: Jaishankar to President of 77th UNGA session

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): India pledges full support to United Nations General Assembly and commitment to multilateralism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in his talks with Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th session of UNGA, at UN headquarters in New York.

2022-09-20T01:08:14+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds talks with Serbian counterpart, says New York during UNGA is "full of friends"

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): In continuation to a series of meetings with counterparts from across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral talks with the Foreign Minister of Serbia, Nikola Selakovic and said that the city of New York during United Nations General Assembly is "full of friends."

2022-09-20T00:52:36+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds consultations with Ethiopian FM to reinforce ties in education, trade

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): Ahead of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with the Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Demeke Mekonnen Hassen and discussed reinforcing cooperation in the education and trade sectors.

2022-09-20T00:29:01+00:00 IST

Jaishankar hold talks with UAE counterpart; reviews progress in bilateral partnership

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): To review the gamut of bilateral strategic partnership between the two nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with the UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and appreciated his insights on the global situation.

2022-09-19T23:26:18+00:00 IST

Jaishankar participates in India-UAE-France trilateral meet

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): As part of his diplomatic meetings in the US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in a trilateral Ministerial meeting of India-UAE-France with his counterparts and exchanged ideas between the strategic partners.

2022-09-19T23:25:54.819237+00:00 IST

'China seeks to develop military footprints in Pacific region'

Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Deputy Assistant to US President Joe Biden and White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said that China in the last several years has sought to expand its military footprints in the Pacific region.

2022-09-19T22:30:19.989499+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds discussions with Cuban counterpart

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with the Foreign Minister of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla and held talks to strengthen ties with the island nation in the Caribbean region.

2022-09-19T21:30:07+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Egyptian counterpart; discusses cooperation on a range of key areas

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in US on a 10-day visit, met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday and exchanged views on a range of key areas of cooperation.

2022-09-19T20:51:43+00:00 IST

Ahead of G20 Summit in Bali, Jaishankar meets Indonesian FM Retno Marsudi during US visit

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): Kicking off a jam-packed diplomatic week in New York, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held an in-person meeting with the Foreign Minister of Indonesia Retno Marsudi.

2022-09-19T19:31:18+00:00 IST

Jaishankar begins diplomatic week in US, holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago counterpart

New York [US], September 20 (ANI): On the solemn occasion of 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday and held discussions with Amery Browne, the Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

2022-09-19T19:04:42+00:00 IST

Jaishankar in US, holds bilateral meet with Malta counterpart; pledges cooperation in UN

New York [US], September 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Monday held talks with Foreign Minister of Malta, Ian Borg and agreed to step up cooperation on international forums including the United Nations.

2022-09-19T18:46:06+00:00 IST

India-CELAC forum activated after five years

New York [US], September 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday participated in the India-CELAC (Community of Latin American and the Caribbean States) Quartet Meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

2022-09-19T16:02:21.214820+00:00 IST

"Covid pandemic is over" says US President Joe Biden

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is over, US President Joe Biden announced during CBS' '60 minutes' programme, The Washington Post reported.

2022-09-19T08:36:15.525508+00:00 IST

Biden says US would defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden said that American forces would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, the most explicit statement by him so far on the issue concerning cross-strait relations.

2022-09-19T05:57:26.941164+00:00 IST

"Make sure you do what you're supposed to do": Biden recalls hearty talk with Queen Elizabeth, says she reminded him of his mother

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): Expressing his condolences to the royal family, US President Joe Biden on Sunday (local time) paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth's coffin and said that the Queen had always reminded him of his mother.

2022-09-18T22:51:25+00:00 IST

Jaishankar arrives in New York for UNGA high-level meet

New York [US], September 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here Sunday for the high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and is likely to meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and several heads of state later this week.

2022-09-18T21:56:27+00:00 IST

Air Canada purchases 30 electric-hybrid planes to combat climate

Ottawa [Canada], September 18 (ANI): Air Canada announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft to lower aircraft emissions and combat climate change's effects.

2022-09-18T03:04:30.845158+00:00 IST

China's nuclear arsenal expanding: US general

Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): In recent years, China has stepped up its aggressive posture toward the United States and its regional allies and amid this, a top US general has warned of Beijing's expanding nuclear arsenal and added that it does not reflect minimal deterrence.

2022-09-17T21:16:38.140379+00:00 IST

US President Biden to depart for UK to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Friday (local time) will depart for the UK to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The latter breathed her last on September 9.

2022-09-17T06:51:55+00:00 IST