Reflecting on his experience at the event, Jaishankar, who has attended numerous PBDs in various roles--including as minister, secretary, and ambassador--highlighted that this year's convention stood out in several ways.
Addressing the Special briefing on the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance that the government is always prepared to protect the Indians globally
President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the valedictory session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention highlighting the role of the Indian Dispora and stated that 'It is an integral part of this vision of developed India by the year 2047.'
International students from leading American universities held an interaction with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar during the side-lines of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas underway in Odisha. They lauded Jaishankar's passion for India and developed a positive outlook towards the
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian diaspora from various other countries, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Kuwait at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also thanked PM Modi for the event. Referring to his speech, Pradhan said that PM Modi also praised Odisha as a culturally rich state, highlighting the efforts of the central government and the Ministry of External Affairs in organizing the event.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered the opening remarks of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on Thursday in Odisha where he highlighted the importance of diaspora in nation-building, noted government's achievements for providing a safety net for them and how the diaspora can b
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday during the inauguration of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar.
Following a stampede at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his condolences and prayers for the affected families and the injured.
The Dialogue was co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava, Joint Secretary (Europe West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India.
Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas presently Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday
India agreed to promote trade and commerce, including through Chabahar port. It will also extend its support to the health sector and rehabilitation of refugees in the country.