"Congratulations to @YvetteCooperMP on your appointment as UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Look forward to working together to continue the strong momentum of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar said on Friday in a post on X.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday gave a call for further strengthening self-reliance and Atmanirbharta in the wake of the evolving global scenario.
In a post on X, the EAM, while congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, stated that the government's decision would enhance the ease of living and business in the country.
German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann David Wadephul arrived in New Delhi following his engagement in Bengaluru as part of his two-day official visit to the country.
India has airlifted 21 tonnes of earthquake relief materials to Kabul, including blankets, tents, medicines, and water purifiers, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. He added that India will continue monitoring the situation and send more humanitarian aid in the coming days.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his spouse Aum Tashi Doma will visit India from September 3-6, the MEA said. Their programme includes stops in Gaya, Ayodhya and Delhi, where External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will call on him before the visit concludes.
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 and injured more than 3,000, mainly in Kunar province. India has sent humanitarian aid, including tents and food, while rescue teams struggle to reach remote areas cut off by damaged roads and networks.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, conveyed condolences over the earthquake deaths, and announced that India has sent 1,000 tents and 15 tonnes of food, with more relief aid to follow.