Latest Randhir Jaiswal News & Updates

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India will be supplying fertiliser to Nepal as a request has been received from Kathmandu amid the supply disruptions that the Himalayan country is facing due to the West Asian conflict, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday. “We have received a request from Nepal for the supply of fertilisers. This is being processed within the existing framework of cooperation,” Jaiswal said in the MEA’s weekly briefing.Nepal is sourcing 80,000 ton…

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday stated that 11 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz so far as a result of ongoing diplomatic engagement with Iran.Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that a forward movement is being seen in diplomatic engagements with Tehran, and the ministry continues to be in touch with the Iranian authorities.”We have seen forward movement and, as a result of forward move…

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India on Thursday said that repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals hinges on cooperation from Dhaka, noting that over 2860 cases of nationality verification remain pending with Bangladesh, several of them for more than five years. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on Bangladeshi authorities to expedite the nationality verification process to enable the smooth repatriation of illegal immigrants from India.Respon…

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam on Tuesday arrived in New Delhi on a three-day State Visit to India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai welcomed the visiting leader at airport. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that President To Lam’s visit to India will strengthen bilateral ties.”Chao mung, Excellency! General Secretary, President of Vietnam, Mr. To Lam, has arrived in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India. He w…

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India on Thursday reacted strongly to the social media post by US President Donald Trump, saying they are “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.” Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, said, “We have seen the comments, as also the subsequent statement issued by the US Embassy in response. The remarks are obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste. They certainly do not reflect the reality of the India-…

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India is aware of reports about Nepal levying customs duty from cross-border travellers if they carry items purchased in India worth over Nepali Rupees (NPR) 100. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India remains engaged with Nepal on these developments.Asked about videos circulating on social media about the new rule’s implementation by Nepa…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India continues to follow developments in the West Asia region and remains in touch with countries of the region. Addressing an inter-ministerial media briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is in touch with the Iranian authorities on the issue of safety of Indian nationals in Iran and to ensure safe passage of Indian ships through the Strait o…

Baku, April 20 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan successfully organised a grand Indian Food Festival at its premises in Baku which received an encouraging response from the locals community and leaders. “Diverse Indian cuisines, cultural performances, and diplomatic engagements highlighted the event, The day-long event brought together the rich flavours, colours, and cultural heritage of India, attracting a large and enthusiastic gathering,” the Embassy posted on X on Monday.The festival…

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India on Friday welcomed the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon, expressing support for every step that leads towards peace. While addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We welcome the ceasefire. We welcome every step that leads towards peace.”MEA’s statement comes after the US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aimed a…

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker in New Delhi on Wednesday, expressing confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, set to be held on Thursday, will open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two nations. Stocker arrived in India earlier in the day on his first official visit to the country which is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors such as trade, investment an…