External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the inauguration of Mr Donald Trump as the President of the United States on January 20.
The session celebrated the achievements of women leaders globally while addressing the systemic challenges that hinder progress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, praising his diligent service to the nation and his efforts in bolstering India's foreign relations.
India will consider Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) as partners in promoting Odisha and leveraging its vast potential to drive growth and generate employment, said External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, speaking at the business session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has always stood by the Maldives, adding the Indian Ocean archipelago is a concrete expression of New Delhi's ''Neighbourhood First'' policy.
His visit follows the recent visit of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to India for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new Cabinet and Council of Ministers, the Ministry of External Affairs said
During the meeting, Jaishankar updated the leaders on the unfolding events in Dhaka and outlined India's strategic response.
Amid the Bangladesh unrest, the central government has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday.
Experts have raised concerns that the tensed situation in Bangladesh could lead to instability in some parts of India.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Friday acknowledged that India's relationships with its neighbours are not easy to manage, given this country's history and the size and sociology of the neighbouring nations.
