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EAM Jaishankar to visit US from Sept 18 to attend UNGA, BRICS, Quad meets

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an 11-day visit to the US beginning Sunday to attend the UN General Assembly and participate in meetings of Quad, BRICS and several other key groupings. He is also scheduled to hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other senior officials of the Biden Administration. Jaishankar will be in New York from September 18 to 24, while he will visit Washington DC from September 25 to 28, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In New York, the external affairs minister (EAM) will be leading the India delegation for the "high-level week" at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), it said. The theme of the 77th UNGA is "A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges." Jaishankar's address at the UNGA session is scheduled in the forenoon of September 24. "In keeping with India's strong commitment to reformed multilateralism, the EAM will be hosting a ministerial meeting of the

Blinken, in Kyiv, unveils $2 bn in new US military aid for Europe

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday announced major new military aid worth more than 2 billion dollars for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia. Blinken said the Biden administration would provide $2 billion in long-term military assistance to Ukraine and 18 of its neighbours, including NATO members and regional security partners most potentially at risk for future Russian aggression." That's on top of a $675-million package of heavy weaponry, ammunition and armoured vehicles for Ukraine alone that Defense Secretary Llloyd Austin announced earlier Thursday at a conference in Germany. The contributions bring total U.S. aid to Ukraine to $15.2 billion since the administration took office. Officials said the new commitments were intended to show that American support for the country in the face of Russia's invasion is unwavering. The announcements came as fighting between Ukraine and Russia has intensified in recent days, with Ukrainian forces moun

US will continue to seek justice for Uyghurs, says Blinken after UN report

This comes after the United Nations report published on August 31, stating that the Chinese government has committed abuses that may amount to crimes against humanity

US announces $30 mn humanitarian aid to Pak as it battles deadly floods

The United States on Tuesday announced USD 30 million in humanitarian aid to Pakistan as it battles one of the worst floods in recent history. US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said, "We stand with Pakistan in this difficult time." "As Pakistan suffers from devastating flooding, the United States -- through the USAID -- is now providing USD30 million towards critical humanitarian assistance like food, safe water, and shelter," he said. The flooding has affected an estimated 33 million people and resulted in more than 1,100 deaths and over 1,600 injuries, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State, told reporters during a conference call. "In addition, more than one million homes have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 735,000 livestock a major source of livelihood and food have been lost, and the flooding has damaged roads and more than two million acres of agricultural land, he said. USAID (United States Agency for International Development) ...

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.

Rushdie stood up for rights of freedom of expression, religion: Blinken

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said Iranian state institutions have incited violence against Salman Rushdie for generations and state-affiliated media recently gloated about an attempt on his life

Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure, raises issue

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was concerned about reports of the detention of an opposition political leader in Congo

Zawahiri's killing shows US' resolve to act against terrorism: Blinken

On the 24th Anniversary of the 1998 bombings of US Embassies in East Africa, the country said that it has taken decisive action against al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

Shouldn't hold global concerns hostage: Blinken on China post Pelosi-visit

US State Secretary Antony Blinken said that China should not hold cooperation on matters of global concern hostage because of its differences over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

Antony Blinken affirms 'extraordinary' ties between US, Philippines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr that ties between the two countries were "extraordinary" during a visit to Manila

Prez Marcos meets Antony Blinken in Philippines amid US-China crisis

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday, the highest ranking American official to visit the Philippines since he took office

EAM Jaishankar, US Secy of State Blinken discuss pressing global issues

China has launched a major live-fire military exercise in the waters around Taiwan in response to Pelosi's visit to the self-ruled island, triggering global concerns

China to skip meet with US Secretary in Cambodia amid Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Amid the heightened tensions between China and the US over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Beijing has decided to avoid meeting Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the ASEAN meet

With Blinken's Thailand tour, US eyes counter-China moves in Southeast Asia

Antony Blinken is visiting Thailand as the US moves to show its commitment to Southeast Asia in the face of a relentless push for influence in the region from China

Antony Blinken to pay condolence to Abe in visit to Japan next week

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay a brief condolence visit to Japan next week following the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the State Department said Sunday

Antony Blinken meets Chinese counterpart, seeks to calm rising tensions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met his Chinese counterpart on Saturday in a new effort to try to rein in or at least manage rampant hostility

In meeting with Jaishankar, Blinken calls India a 'great partner' of US

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday discussed global energy and food security concerns triggered by the Ukraine conflict. The talks took place on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting (FMM) in the Indonesian city of Bali. "Continued the conversation with @SecBlinken on global and regional issues, this time at Bali #G20FMM. Our relationship today allows us to approach a range of challenges with greater understanding and openness," Jaishankar tweeted. In his opening remarks, Blinken said challenges of food and energy security have been "dramatically exacerbated by Russia's aggression against Ukraine" even as he described India as a "great partner" of the US. Jaishankar said that "some really remarkable developments" were seen in the India-US relations over the last one-and-a-half years. "We're, of course, here together at the G20, which is a vital institution for trying to deal collectively with some of the most ...

Jaishankar discusses global, regional issues with Blinken in Bali

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken here and discussed various global and regional issues.This year, the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting is being organised by Indonesia.Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said that the present relationship between India and US allows the leaders of both countries to approach a range of challenges with greater understanding and openness."Continued the conversation with @SecBlinken on global and regional issues, this time at Bali #G20FMM. Our relationship today allows us to approach a range of challenges with greater understanding and openness," the External Affairs Minister tweeted.Last month, Jaishankar and Blinken met on the sidelines of the Quad summit in Tokyo. Both leaders had discussed the Ukraine conflict and other regional and global issues.Jaishankar also met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and discussed bilateral matters along with exchanging views on contemporary regional and ...

Antony Blinken sets G-20 meeting with Chinese FM; silent on Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will see his Chinese counterpart this week at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 bloc of nations that will likely exacerbate splits over Russia's war

Antony Blinken sets G-20 meeting with Chinese FM; silent on Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart this week in Indonesia at a meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of 20 bloc