External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday alleged that Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi ''deliberately spoke a falsehood'' about his visit to the United States in December 2024.
During his two-day visit to Spain on January 13-14, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Spain Defence Minister Margarita Robles and noted that the C-295 Aircraft Assembly line plant at Vadodara has been an important project and has taken the defence and security cooperation between the two countries to the next level.
Former External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday night, family sources said.
Jaishankar’s visit came at a time when the international situation looks quite uncertain and volatile, and the world is recovering from a once-in-a-century pandemic while still being subjected to continuous shocks.
Jaishankar emphasized that fair governance hinges on the absence of discrimination in various aspects, including amenities, benefits, access, and rights, underscoring the importance of societal equilibrium.
The External Affairs Minister shared the apprehension that issues like sustainable development, climate action, and climate justice could be sidetracked due to more dominant issues.
India has been calling upon all sections of the political spectrum in Afghanistan to work together to meet the aspirations of all people in that country including those from the minority community for a prosperous and safe future.
Due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Egypt faced a shortage of wheat, which is imported from these two countries for 80 per cent of its needs.
During the visit, minister Jaishankar will discuss a range of bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.
Jaishankar made the remarks addressing a press conference along with Wong after both ministers held the 13th India-Australia Foreign Ministers'
