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Business Standard
43 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Quad meet: Jaishankar to discuss Indo-Pacific issues with US counterpart
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left on a three-day official visit to the US on Monday on the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said late Sunday evening. Jaishankar's visit comes in the context of the India-US negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement, and New Delhi's unhappiness at US President Donald Trump's comments that he mediated to defuse the military conflict between India and Pakistan. The MEA said Jaishankar will participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for 1 July 2025. The Quad foreign ministers will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington on 21 January this year, it said. They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, which will be hosted by India, it said. The ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals aimed at advancing the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific.


News18
2 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
‘World Must Come Together': Jaishankar's Message At UN Anti-Terrorism Event In US
Last Updated: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar inaugurated an exhibition at the United Nations on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism'. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated an exhibition at the UN Headquarters in New York, highlighting the toll of terrorist acts around the world, and said that the exhibition is a 'reminder for the challenge before us". Exposing Pakistan without naming the country, the EAM called upon the world powers to come together against any state sponsorship of terrorism. 'The world must come together on some basic concepts – no impunity for terrorists, no treating them as proxies and no yielding to nuclear… Any state sponsorship must be exposed. This exhibition is a reminder for the challenge before us…Terrorism is a threat to peace everywhere," Jaishankar said while addressing the exhibition event titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism'. #WATCH | New York, US | External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, '…This exhibition is a reminder for the challenge before us…Terrorism is a threat to peace everywhere…" — ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2025 'The Exhibition will highlight the devastating toll of heinous terrorist acts around the world, and the steps taken by the international community to combat terrorism," the Ministry of External Affairs said earlier in a statement. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to the US at the invitation of Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to take part in the QUAD Foreign Minister's Meeting. He will be in the United States from June 30 to July 2 and will attend the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM) on July 1. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the Quad Foreign Ministers will continue the talks they had during their last meeting in Washington DC on January 21. They will share their views on important regional and global issues, especially those related to the Indo-Pacific. The ministers will also review the progress made on different Quad projects so far, ahead of the upcoming Quad Leaders' Summit, which India will host. They are also expected to discuss new ideas to strengthen their common goal of keeping the Indo-Pacific region free, open, and secure. The QUAD is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, focused on promoting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and strong. The group first came together in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004. Earlier in January, on his first day in office, Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a key meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan as part of the QUAD alliance. First Published: June 30, 2025, 21:35 IST
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Business Standard
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Jaishankar begins US visit for Quad meeting and bilateral trade talks
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in the US for Quad talks and to raise India's concerns over Trump's mediation remark on the India-Pakistan conflict Delhi External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar left on a three-day official visit to the US on Monday on the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said late Sunday evening. Jaishankar's visit comes in the context of the India-US negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement, and New Delhi's unhappiness at US President Donald Trump's comments that he mediated to defuse the military conflict between India and Pakistan. The MEA said Jaishankar will participate in the next edition of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for 1 July 2025. The Quad foreign ministers will build upon the discussions held during the last QFMM, which took place in Washington on 21 January this year, it said. They will exchange views on regional and global developments, particularly those concerning the Indo-Pacific, and review the progress made on various Quad initiatives in the run-up to the Quad Leaders' Summit, which will be hosted by India, it said. The ministers are also expected to deliberate on new proposals aimed at advancing the shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Jaishankar will also be inaugurating an exhibition titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, on Monday. The exhibition will highlight the devastating toll of heinous terrorist acts around the world, and the steps taken by the international community to combat terrorism, the MEA said.
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First Post
17 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Jaishankar to embark 4-day visit to US from June 30 to July 2; Here's what's on the agenda
A little over a month after India's Operation Sindoor, the External Affairs Minister will embark on a four-day visit to the United States. Here's a look at what is on the agenda read more India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, The meet with Jaishankar was Rubio's first as secretary of state. Image Courtesy: @DrSJaishankar/X External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is all set to embark on a four-day visit to the United States from June 30 to July 2. According to the statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit will be upon the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the visit, Jaishankar will be taking part in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), which is scheduled for July 1. At the meeting, Foreign Ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia will build upon the discussions they previously had in the QFMM held in Washington on January 21. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Some of the key topics on the agenda of the Quad diplomats include regional and global developments, with a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific , as well as a review of progress on ongoing Quad initiatives ahead of the forthcoming Quad Leaders' Summit, which will be hosted by India. The fight against terrorism will take centre stage In addition to the Quad, Jaishankar will inaugurate an exhibition titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism" at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on June 30. The event would aim to shed light on the global impact of terrorism . Jaishankar's visit and the event are taking place just over a month after India launched Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan. The operation came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people in Kashmir. 'EAM will also be inaugurating an exhibition titled, 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the United Nations Headquarters, New York on 30 June 2025. The Exhibition will highlight the devastating toll of heinous terrorist acts around the world, and the steps taken by the international community to combat terrorism,' the MEA said in a statement on Saturday. During his visit, Jaishankar will also have to navigate the US's proclamation that it established a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Apart from this, a push for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States is also likely to be part of the EAM's agenda.


Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
EAM Jaishankar to visit US from June 30–July 2; to attend Quad Foreign Ministers' meet on July 1
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States of America from June 30 to July 2, 2025, to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM) scheduled for July 1. The visit comes at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio , the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release on Sunday. The meeting, which follows the last QFMM held in Washington D.C. on January 21, will see the Foreign Ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia review progress on key Quad initiatives and discuss global and regional developments, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This New AC Cooler Cools the Room In Seconds Sherum Learn More Undo The deliberations are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation ahead of the upcoming Quad Leaders' Summit, which will be hosted by India later this year. The Ministers will also consider new proposals to further their shared goal of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. During the visit, Dr Jaishankar will also inaugurate an exhibition titled 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on June 30. The exhibition aims to spotlight the global impact of terrorism and the international community's response to counter it, according to MEA.