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Iran Open To US Talks, But Rejects Negotiations Under Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy

February 9, 2025, 1:20 am

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Iran has agreed to enter into talks with the United States but does not want it under former President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” policy. The lifting of sanctions requires negotiations, but not under the framework of “maximum pressure” because that would be surrender, not a negotiation.

This follows remarks from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that the idea of negotiation with Washington was dismissed. In a speech delivered to air force officers in Tehran on Friday, Khamenei announced that negotiating with the US would neither be “wise nor honorable.” Still, he stopped short of clearly banning such talks.

Khamenei’s statement appears to contradict earlier signals from Tehran that it was open to talks on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. His comments also cast uncertainty over the reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent pledge to engage in dialogue with Western nations.

The immediate fallout of Khamenei’s speech was evident in Iran’s financial markets, with the rial plummeting to a record low of 872,000 rials per US dollar in aftermarket trading.

Khamenei referred to the 2018 withdrawal by Trump from the nuclear deal, asserting that Iran had fulfilled its commitments while the US had failed to uphold its promises. “The very person who is in office today tore up the agreement. This is an experience we must learn from,” he said.

Regardless of the rhetoric from leaders, Iran’s stance remains ambiguous. Tehran is stuck within and torn between two reformist factions-ones who support calls for détente with US administrations and other hard-liners in opposition to any engagement with the West. It’s uncertain where this leaves US-Iran talks concerning their futures.

Foreign Minister of Seychelles arrives in India, scheduled to meet EAM Jaishankar

November 22, 2023, 5:09 pm

Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism for the Seychelles, landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for a formal two-day visit to India. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced in an official release earlier that Radegonde, the foreign minister of Seychelles, will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his first visit to India. The two leaders will discuss the bilateral engagement between Seychelles and India in a variety of fields. Arindam Bagchi, the Ministry of External Affairs’ official spokesperson, greeted the Seychelles’ foreign minister warmly and stated that meaningful talks about fortifying the two nations’ alliance were yet to come.

“Warm welcome to FM Sylvestre Radegonde of Seychelles as he arrives in New Delhi for his first visit to India as Foreign Minister. Substantive discussions on strengthening the partnership lie ahead,” Bagchi posted from his official handle on X.
Further, according to the MEA release, India and Seychelles enjoy cordial ties and the bilateral relations will be further strengthened by Sylvestre Radegonde’s visit to India. India’s diplomatic ties were established with the Seychelles after its independence in 1976.
“India and Seychelles enjoy cordial bilateral relations buttressed by the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘SAGAR’ – Security and Growth for All in the Region. Minister Radegonde’s visit will further strengthen ties between the two countries,” the MEA stated in its release.

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Cape Town

June 1, 2023, 4:05 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the BRICS Ministerial in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday.

The meeting comes when the West is constantly trying to make India pick sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Earlier on May 21, PM Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima and assured him that he would resolve the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since the Russia-Ukraine conflict that began on February 24 last year.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is on an official visit to African countries, including South Africa and Namibia, from June 1 to June 6, 2023.

The EAM is visiting South Africa to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting being held in Cape Town.

Besides attending the meeting, he will also hold a bilateral meeting with his South African counterpart, Naledi Pandor.

Jaishankar will call on the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, and is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other BRICS Foreign Ministers, as well as, ‘Friends of BRICS’ Ministers. He will also have an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Cape Town, added the statement.

EAM will thereafter visit Namibia from June 4 to June 6. This will be the first visit by an External Affairs Minister of India to Namibia.

During the visit, EAM will call on the country’s top leadership and meet with other ministers of the government, according to a government release.

China’s foreign minister visits Myanmar en route to India

May 3, 2023, 3:24 pm

China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang stopped in Myanmar on 2nd May en route to India for the meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation that begins in Goa on 4th May.

China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, visited the border area between Myanmar and China on Tuesday and emphasised the need to intensify bilateral cooperation.

On a tour of the border region between China and Myanmar on Tuesday, Qin Gang emphasised the need to faithfully implement the policies of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and maintain stability in the border region. He also stressed the importance of collaboration between China and Myanmar and provided fresh opportunities for work on the border and in Myanmar.

The Chinese foreign minister also talked about how to strengthen practical collaboration in a range of areas, including the economy and livelihood.

Qin Gang called for efforts to manage the China-Myanmar border based on the rule of law, strengthen learning, publicity, and implementation of the National Land Boundary Law of China, improve cooperation between the Party, government, military, police, and civilians to strengthen border security, maintain the clarity of the boundary line and stability of the border area, and crack down on cross-border criminal activities,” an official release from China said.

The Jiegao Border, the Mangman Passage of the Wanding Port, the comprehensive exhibit centre of the Ruili Demonstration Area, and border communities of “One Village, Two Countries” were also inspected by Qin Gang who is the Chinese State Councillor.

Jaishankar discusses ‘concerning situation in sudan’ with egyptian counterpart

April 20, 2023, 3:45 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday discussed the “concerning situation in Sudan” with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.

“Discussed the concerning situation in Sudan just now with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Deeply value his assessments and insights, as also his very helpful attitude.Meanwhile, the fighting continued for a sixth day in Khartoum as the second attempt at a ceasefire broke down. The rival paramilitary RSF and the regular army both released statements accusing the other of breaking the ceasefire. According to the army’s top leadership, actions to secure the capital and other areas will continue, reported Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, the Sudanese army said that 177 Egyptian soldiers captured by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the northern city of Merowe were evacuated on Wednesday back to Egypt, reported al Jazeera. The soldiers were flown out of Sudan on four Egyptian military transport planes.Cairo and Khartoum have been increasingly deepening their military ties, with their armies signing a military cooperation agreement in March 2021 that covered training and border security.

There have been violent clashes in Sudan for nearly six days between the country’s army and a paramilitary group over a proposed timeline for handing over power to a civilian government.Nearly 300 people have been killed in the past five days, according to the UN health agency. Thousands of people have fled Khartoum for safety, reported Al Jazeera.
As many as 70 per cent of the hospitals in Khartoum and neighbouring states have been rendered “out of service” due to the fighting, according to the Sudanese Doctor’s Union.

In a statement posted on Facebook on Wednesday, Sudan’s health ministry said 16 hospitals were forced to close in Khartoum state and warned the health system is “facing a complete collapse” if the conflict continues.
Dozens of Sudanese students trapped for days by fighting near the University of Khartoum have escaped with the help of Sudan’s army – by crawling through a hole punched in the campus wall, as the sound of explosions and gunfire was heard nearby, reported Al Jazeera.

Ukraine’s first Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in India

April 10, 2023, 10:45 am

The first deputy foreign minister of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a four-day visit, the East European country’s first official visit since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year.

Dzhaparova will hold talks with Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sanjay Verma, during which both sides are expected to discuss bilateral relations, exchange views on the current situation in Ukraine and global issues of mutual interest. The Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister will also call on Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi and meet with Deputy National Security Adviser, Vikram Misri during the visit, according to the external affairs ministry.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has maintained that the Russia- Ukraine conflict can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and that “India is ready to contribute to any peace efforts. “He has spoken to both Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladamir Putin several times since the start of the conflict.

FM Hayashi of Japan arrives in Delhi to participate in Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting

March 3, 2023, 10:37 am

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Friday reached New Delhi to participate in Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting. An opportunity for Quad FMs to exchange views on recent developments in #IndoPacific & other regional issues,” tweeted the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. The meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers will be hosted by India in New Delhi today.
The meeting will be chaired by External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, and will see the participation of Foreign Ministers of Australia, Penny Wong and Japan and the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.
The meeting will be an opportunity for the Ministers to continue their discussions held at their last meeting in New York in September 2022, a per the MEA press release.
They will exchange views on recent developments in the Indo-Pacific region and regional issues of mutual interest, guided by their vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
The Ministers will also review progress made by the Quad in pursuit of its constructive agenda and implementation of initiatives aimed at addressing contemporary priorities of the region, added the release.
It is important to note that Hayashi did not attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India due to domestic parliamentary sessions.
Instead of him, Deputy Foreign Minister Kenji Yamada attended the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky alongwith EAM Jaishankar discuss oppurtunities in business

February 28, 2023, 10:08 am

Jaishankar hopes to co-host third summit of Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation

February 16, 2023, 4:09 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday expressed that India looks to co-host the third summit of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in the coming months.

Jaishankar went on to say that “we welcome Fiji’s presence and leadership on that occasion,” while issuing a joint press statement with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva.

The first FIPIC was launched while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on his visit to Fiji in November 2014. It is a group of India and 14 Pacific nations, which include the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

All the heads of state of the above nations had a meeting in Suva in 2014. The aim of the conference was to improve the prospects for trade and investment, exchange of business delegations between India and Pacific Island nations.

Apart from organising events, trade fairs and online and offline match-making services were also on the agenda for the 2014 conference.

India has been focusing largely on the Indian Ocean, where it wants to play a significant role to protect its strategic and commercial interests. India wants to expand its engagement in the Pacific region through the FIPIC initiative.

Jaishankar landed at Suva Airport today, met the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, and took part in the commissioning of Solar Panel Event.

The External Affairs Minister went on to say that they discussed global and regional issues and that they decided to work closely to strengthen their multilateral cooperation, as well as to work hard in international organizations.

Jaishankar talked about the launch of the ‘Solarization’ and said the project shows India’s concerns regarding climate action. The Foreign Minister went on to say that the two countries had signed and exchanged a visa waiver agreement.

Gabon Foreign Minister Michael Moussa Adamo dies of heart attack

January 21, 2023, 2:37 pm

President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba on Saturday informed that Gabon Foreign Minister Michael Moussa Adamo passed away on Friday.

Taking to Twitter Adamo said, “Our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Michael Moussa Adamo, left today. He was a very great diplomat, a true statesman. For me, he was first of all a friend, loyal and faithful, on whom I could always count. This is a huge loss for #Gabon #RIP.”

Reportedly, Adamo, 62 passed away due to a heart attack during a cabinet meeting on Friday.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed his grief over his demise and said, “Shocked to hear about the demise of Foreign Minister of Gabon and friend of India, Michael Moussa Adamo. Condolences to his family and the Government of Gabon for this untimely loss.”

Moreover, the Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid expressed his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.

“Shocked and extremely saddened to hear of the untimely demise of my dear friend Michael Moussa Adamo, Foreign Minister of #Gabon. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. And to the Government of Gabon on this loss. I will miss his friendship and wise advice,” Maldivian FM tweeted.

However, in 1961 Moussa Adamo was born and as a national television broadcaster, she started his career after which he became chief of staff to Bongo as defense minister.

Jaishankar invited to hold the meeting of the SCO foreign ministers in Uzbekistan

July 27, 2022, 11:20 am

S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, will be participating in the meeting of the Sanghai Corporation Organisation ( SCO) council of foreign ministers, which will be held in Uzbekistan on Thursday.

Besides Jaishankar, Pakistan’s foreign minister will also be attending the SCO meeting of foreign ministers.

This will be the first time the foreign ministers of the two countries have met since Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition government of the Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was formed in Islamabad.

MEA stated in a meeting that India’s foreign minister had been invited to attend the meeting by Vladimir Norov, the acting Minister of foreign affairs of Republic of Uzbekistan.

The future sessions of the Council of Heads of State, which are scheduled to take place in September on September 15 and 16 this year in Samarkand, will be discussed and prepared for at this important conference of the foreign ministers.

As the press release suggested, the debate will examine continued collaboration in the SCO Organization’s expansion and share viewpoints on issues of regional and global significance.

The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, will be participating in the meeting, and Jaishankar might attend the bilateral meeting with Wang YI to discuss the outcome of the 16^th round of negotiations which were held recently between the military commanders of both countries to resolve the stand-off along the Line of Control in Eastern Ladakh.

The probable meeting of jaishankar and Wang might lead to the meeting of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping of India and China, respectively. They are also expected to attend the meeting of SCO, which is to be held in September on September 15 and 16 in Samarkand.

On November 25, 2021, the 20^th meeting of the SCO council of heads of government was conducted in Nur Sultan. The meeting was held through a video conference, chaired by Kazakhstan, and India was represented by S Jaishankar , as declared by the ministry of foreign affairs.

Afghanistan, Mongolia, Belarus, and Iran are the four observer states of the SCO along with six dialogue partners, namely Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka , Turkey, Nepal, and Armenia.

On September 17, 2021, Uzbekistan assumed the presidency from Tajikistan, and the Summit will be held in India the following year.