India has joined alongside US to raise pressure against Myanmar generals. (Photo Credit: Twitter/ @DrSJaishankar)
- Myanmar's generals came under increased diplomatic pressure over the coup that deposed Aung San Suu Kyi
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized "upholding of rule of law and the democratic transition" in Myanmar
- Washington was the first to enact concrete action, announcing targeted sanctions against Myanmar's generals by cutting $1 bn in funds
The Quad alliance was formed in 2007 to counter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region (Photo Credit: AFP File)
- The Quad alliance constitutes of US, India, Japan and Australia
- The alliance conducted a naval excercise in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in 2020
- The need for solidifying the alliance has been demonstrated by all four members
S Jaishankar talked about the toolkit, which is being circulated on social media about farmers' protest. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- Amid the discussion on the toolkit, S Jaishankar has spoken up about how it has revealed many things
- Greta Thunberg had shared the toolkit on Twitter after which it got more attention
- Investigations are going onto find out more about the toolkit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the Beating Retreat ceremony, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (PTI Photo)
- Jaishankar and Blinken appreciated the robust defence and security ties, growing economic engagement: EAM
- Jaishankar and Blinken expressed their commitment to consolidate and expand the "multi-faceted strategic partnership"
- The external affairs minister warmly congratulated Secretary Blinken on his appointment: MEA
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi after the blast near the Israeli embasse. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@ANI)
- At 5:05 pm, a minor IED explosion occurred outside the Israeli embassy
- "We take this very seriously," EAM S Jaishankar told his Israeli counterpart
- No injuries were reported and some cars in the vicinity of the blast were damaged
S Jaishankar said ties between India and China can only be improved with mutual intentions. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said China showed willingness to breach peace
- India is yet to receive an explanation from China regarding the deployment of troops in border areas
- Jaishankar said further development of the stand-off will effect the whole world
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared on Twitter photos of the consignments reaching the two countries. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@DrSJaishankar)
- India has planned to send COVID-19 vaccines to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles
- The supplies to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Mauritius will commence after necessary clearances
- India is one of the world's biggest drugmakers
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stands for a photograph with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, left, after addressing a joint media briefing in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday. (Photo credit: PTI)
- Indian fishermen were apprehended in Sri Lanka for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters
- Modi had pitched for full implementation of the constitutional provision by the Sri Lankan government
- Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Dominic Raab's comments about strengthening ties with India in a host of fields came after his talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. (Photo Credit: PTI)
- UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said many vaccine doses will be destined for low income countries
- He said that the Indo-UK partnership can be a force for good in the world at large
- S Jaishankar talked about strengthening India and UK's collaboration
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UK PM Boris Johnson will be the chief guest at the 2021 Republic Day celebration. (Photo Credit: AP/PTI)