archiveS. Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said more efforts and resources need to be invested in improving India’s connectivity with Central Asia. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar via PTI More efforts and resources need to be invested in improving India’s connectivity with Central Asia, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (June 5, 2025), highlighting the need for intensifying trade through the port of Chabahar in Iran. Speaking at the India-Central Asia Business Council meeting ahead of the fourth India-Central Asia Dialogue that is scheduled for Friday (June 6, 2025), Mr. Jaishankar expressed...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his visit to the UK, addressed global economic concerns including the US dollar’s role, BRICS' position on de-dollarisation, and the internationalisation of the Indian rupee. He dismissed speculation that India aims to replace the US dollar, stating the dollar remains essential for global stability. Jaishankar clarified that BRICS lacks a unified stance on de-dollarisation. While rejecting de-dollarisation, he highlighted India's efforts to expand the global use of the rupee, establishing mechanisms with countries facing hard currency shortages. Jaishankar also underlined India's positive relations with...

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke at an event hosted by Chatham House in collaboration with the High Commission of India in the UK, where he discussed India’s growing role in global affairs.read moreExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the audience at an event hosted by Chatham House in collaboration with the High Commission of India in the UK and discussing India’s evolving role in global affairs.He participated in an insightful discussion with Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House. The conversation addressed India’s evolving foreign policy, regional...