During Tuesday's joint press conference with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar called India and the EU "two important forces of that emerging reality" and stressed the powerful case for forging deeper ties.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is not a conflict between India and Pakistan but a response to the threat of terrorism at the 1st India-EU Strategic Dialogue in Brussels. He reiterated India's policy of zero tolerance for terrorism and not yielding to the nuclear black
"NSA Ajit Doval was scheduled to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues to be held in Moscow, Russia, on 27-29 May 2025. He is, however, unable to participate in the meeting due to indisposition with a seasonal flu," sources said.
Dr Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh Chief Adviser's High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and Priority Affairs, was redesignated as the National Security Adviser on Wednesday.
"We are the first country to take such a pro-active initiative," he said in his letter, citing the visit of High Representative Dr Khalilur Rahman to Washington DC in February.
The G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent "provocative actions," especially the large-scale military drills conducted around Taiwan.
US Deputy National Security Advisor Alex N Wong held a telephone conversation Wednesday evening with the Bangladesh Chief Adviser's High Representative Dr Khalilur Rahman, Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement.
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on Jabalia in Gaza, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, separately, on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Lars Lokke Rasmussen and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, Egypt's State Information Service reported.
Ursula von der Leyen secured her second term as President of the European Commission, while Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, was appointed President of the European Council. Kaja Kallas, the Estonian Prime Minister, was nominated for the role of High Representative for Forei
In a statement on behalf of the European Union marking the World Press Freedom Day, Borrell stressed that in 2024, the work of journalists is more significant than ever, adding that "on this day, we honour their work and courage."