After inaugurating the new Consulate General of India in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Jaishankar, in an exclusive interview with ANI, highlighted the focus areas that the new consulate will serve.
"We do think that we can use this consulate as a way of pursuing our twin engagements with the UK and Europe as a whole and of course, very much in support of this region's aspirations and most of all in the service of our community," he said.
India has conveyed "deep concern" to the UK authorities over the breach of security arrangements by Khalistani separatist during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's UK visit, urging action against the culprits on this and previous occasions.
EAM S Jaishankar spoke at length at the Indian Embassy in Dublin on varied subjects ranging from the Chinese aggression just after COVID to technological advancements in India and the crisis after the Ukraine Russia war.
Speaking about 'India's reputation' at the Indian Embassy in Dublin, EAM S Jaishankar said, "All over the world. It's very normal that wherever you go, people say good things about Indians."
In his speech on "India's view of the world" at University College Dublin on Friday, Jaishankar recalled European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's recent visit to India along with 21 Commissioners. He noted that India and the EU have been negotiating for a free trade agreement
He also visited Trinity College where he saw the Old Library. "Fascinating to see the Book of Kells and the Old Library at the Trinity College in Dublin. Indeed a proud celebration of Irish heritage and culture."
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday took potshots at the BJP members in assembly over some of the decisions of the party-led government at the Centre
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday took potshots at the BJP members in assembly over some of the decisions of the party-led government at the Centre, saying it had divided Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, which is not how the then Maharaja Hari Singh shaped it.
alling the pro-Khalistanis' protest outside the venue where External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's event in London "unfortunate," Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday said that no Sikh in India or outside is associated with this mindset.