External Affairs Minister

Sushma Swaraj's UN Speech 'Arrogant' But Pak Has Terrorism: Chinese Media

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Terming as "arrogant" External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's scathing attack on Islamabad at the UN for being the 'pre-eminent factory for terror', a state- run Chinese daily today in a grudging admission said "there is indeed terrorism in Pakistan".

Rajnath Singh Hails Sushma Swaraj's UN Speech, Says She 'Exposed' Pak Duplicity

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today congratulated External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for her "powerful" speech at the UN General Assembly saying she has "exposed" Pakistan's duplicity on terrorism.

'We Are Fighting Poverty, Pakistan Fighting Us': Top 10 Quotes Of Sushma Swaraj At UN General Assembly

India News | Edited By Bhanu Priya Vyas | Saturday September 23, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj gave her second speech at the UN General Assembly. The union minister came down sharply against Pakistan. Directing her remarks to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, she asked how did the nation should introspect how it emerged "export factory for terror". Ms Swaraj called on world leaders to gai...

Threats Endangering South Asia's Peace On Rise: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The number of threats and incidents endangering South Asia's peace and stability are on the rise, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

Sushma Swaraj Raises Issue Of Terrorism, H-1B With US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today raised the issue of terrorism and H-1B with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson as the two leaders met for the first time in a bilateral setting.

Countries Using Terrorism As Instrument Of State Policy: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

In a veiled attack on Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said terrorists continue to find shelter in countries using terrorism as an "instrument of state policy" and called on her counterparts from BRICS to condemn efforts to sponsor the menace.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Meets Counterparts From Six Nations

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held meetings with her counterparts from six countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session here and discussed bilateral cooperation.

All Indians Are Safe In Mexico: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

All Indians are safe in Mexico which was rocked by powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that claimed 225 lives, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said last night.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Calls On Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed issues of mutual concerns, situation in the region and bilateral ties.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Meets Counterparts From 5 Nations In New York

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has held meetings with her counterparts from five countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session here to discuss bilateral cooperation and push for India's development agenda.

Sushma Swaraj Meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, But No Discussion On Rohingyas

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today paid a courtesy call on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina but the ongoing Rohingya crisis did not come up for discussion during their brief meeting.

Ivanka Trump Meets Sushma Swaraj, Calls Her 'Charismatic' In Tweet

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly session.

Sushma Swaraj Arrives In New York To Attend UN General Assembly Meet

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in New York today to represent India at the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session with a packed schedule of super diplomacy among an array of world leaders.

Sushma Swaraj Packs Super Diplomacy Schedule For UN General Assembly Session

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 17, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will arrive here on Sunday to represent India at the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session with a packed schedule of super diplomacy among an array of world leaders.

India Pushing Myanmar To Take Back Rohingya Refugees, Says Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has expressed solidarity with Bangladesh over the Rohingya crisis and said India is putting pressure on Myanmar to take back refugees who have fled the Buddhist-majority nation, a top aide of Bangladesh Prime Minister has said.

Evacuation Of Indians From Sint Maarten A Priority, Says Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 12, 2017

The government has arranged for the evacuation of Indian nationals from the hurricane-hit Caribbean island of Sint Maarten, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.

An SOS Tweet To Sushma Swaraj Helped Rescue Tripura Man From Saudi Arabia

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday September 10, 2017

A 32-year old man from Tripura was rescued by the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia after he was kept captive by his employer following intervention by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

India Wants To Extend Its Ties With Russia's Far East: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

India is keen to expand its economic ties with Russia's resource-rich Far East, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said as she sought the Russian government's assistance in facilitating Indian investors in the region.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Arrives In Russia On 3-Day Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 5, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today arrived in Russian port city of Vladivostok on a three day visit to attend the third Eastern Economic Forum which will deliberate on pressing issues relating to global trade.

After Cabinet Reshuffle, Arun Jaitley Keeps Finance

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday September 3, 2017

Arun Jaitley retained Finance Ministry while his Defence Ministry was handed over to Nirmala Sitharaman in the cabinet reshuffle today that saw nine new ministers take oath.Ms Sitharaman is India's first woman Defence Minister after Indira Gandhi, who held the department for a short while when she was Prime Minister.

PM Narendra Modi To Discuss Rohingya Issue On Myanmar Trip

India News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 1, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Myanmar next week and discuss the exodus of the Rohingya ethnic minority with Aung San Suu Kyi's government, the external affairs ministry said on Friday.

Sushma Swaraj Meets Sri Lankan President Sirisena, Discusses Bilateral Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today called on Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and discussed bilateral issues of mutual collaboration.

Indian Ocean Nations Responsible For Peaceful Maritime Trade: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said countries in the Indian Ocean are responsible for its peace, stability and prosperity as she underlined the need to keep the sea lanes safe and secure

Sri Lanka Welcomes Sushma Swaraj To Indian Ocean Conference

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 30, 2017

Sri Lanka today welcomed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's visit to the nation to attend two day Indian Ocean Conference from tomorrow.

Sushma Swaraj Offers Medical Visa To Pakistani Baby Suffering Cardiac Ailment

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 29, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said India would grant medical visa for treatment of a newborn baby from Pakistan whose family said he is suffering from a cardiac ailment.

Sushma Swaraj, Qatar Foreign Minister Discuss Welfare Of Indian Workers

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 26, 2017

Amid a diplomatic standoff between Qatar and four Arab nations, the welfare of Indian workers in the gas-rich Gulf nation came up for discussion during a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani here on Saturday.

Sushma Swaraj Assures Visa For Pakistani Child Seeking Treatment In India

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 19, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today assured the family of a Pakistani child to give him a visa for his medical treatment in India.

No Report Of Indian Casualty In Spain Terror Attack: Sushma Swaraj

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday August 18, 2017

There is no report of any Indian casualty in the Barcelona terror attack, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said who is in constant touch with Indian embassy in Spain.

Bhutan Hopes Dokalam Standoff Will Be Resolved Peacefully

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 12, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday met her Bhutanese counterpart Damcho Dorji, who hoped that the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in the Dokalam area of the Sikkim sector is resolved "peacefully and amicably".

Rescue Me, Man Watching 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' Tweets Sushma Swaraj

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday August 8, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is among the most followed world leaders on Twitter. And yet, she manages to respond to an impressively large number of SOS tweets on the micro-blogging site. Of course, some requests are stranger than others.