May 07, 2018 external affairs minister sushma swaraj has requested the afghan government to provide all possible help in freeing the seven indian engineers abducted by taliban militants in the restive northern. Sushma and the viciousness of male trolls the new indian. Apr 24, 2020 sushma swaraj, indian politician, government official, and prominent member of the bharatiya janata party who served in a variety of legislative and administrative posts at the state haryana and national union levels in india. External affairs minister sushma swaraj has requested the afghan government to provide all possible help in freeing the seven indian engineers abducted by. Sep 20, 2017 this segment of wion brings you latest updates on tweet by external affairs minister sushma swaraj as she expressed her condolences to the family of the mexico earthquake victims. Sushma swaraj being sworn in as the delhi cm by then lg vijai. Pm modi condemns attack in afghanistan, sushma swaraj to. Pakistan allows sushmas overflight on indias request the. Seeking to enhance strategic cooperation and help afghanistan deal with key challenges of security and stability, external affairs minister sushma swaraj arrived here on wednesday on a crucial visit as the troubletorn country approaches the first democratic transition of power after fall of. Jul 01, 2018 india stands ready to assist the afghanistan government in this sad hour. Three more documents were signed in the areas of medicine, satellite and new development partnership.
Sushma swaraj had threatened to shave her head off if sonia gandhi ever became pm. With this visit, we would have visited four of the eight countries, which form the south. Swaraj is the second woman after indira gandhi to be sworn into the position. Sushma swaraj external affairs minister sushma swaraj was speaking at an event organised by water resources ministry to felicitate its personnel and workers who successfully completed the construction of. Indias external affairs minister sushma swaraj and afghanistan president ashraf ghani discussed on wednesday ways to boost strategic partnership between the two nations. Sushma swaraj, minister of external affairs, is set to address the 71 st session of the united nations general assembly in new york at 7.
India stands ready to assist the afghanistan government in this sad hour, modi said. External affairs minister sushma swaraj will be meeting the victims of the families in new delhi on monday evening. Jul 03, 2018 repatriate remaining sikhs from afghanistan, sushma swaraj told anticipating a fresh exodus of sikhs from afghanistan, where their number has come down from two lakhs to one thousand, sikh refugees in delhi want arrangements for repatriation. Sushma swarajs tenure as external affairs minister. India, afghanistan committed to overcome challenges posed by crossborder terrorism. It is the first visit by an indian foreign minister in three years.
External affairs minister sushma swaraj meets afghanistan. Sushma swaraj find all sushma swarajs latest news today on. The meet is a gathering consisting of 57 member states spread over four continents. Repatriate remaining sikhs from afghanistan, sushma swaraj. Pm modi, eam sushma swaraj condemn blast targeting sikh. Pm modi condemns attack in afghanistan, sushma swaraj to meet grieving families at least 19 people, including hindu and sikhs, were killed in a blast in afghanistans jalalabad yesterday.
The ministry of external affairs, headed by external affairs minister sushma swaraj the first woman to hold the office. Buy sushma swaraj book online at best prices in india on. Sushma swaraj meets afghan minister, vows more defence support asserting that its relationship with afghanistan is an article of faith for india, swaraj said the two countries remain united in overcoming the challenges posed by cross border terrorism and safe havens and sanctuaries. Foreign minister sushma swaraj announced the decision after the second indoafghan strategic partnership council meeting with her counterpart salahuddin rabbani here on monday.
Sushma swaraj, indian politician, government official, and prominent member of the bharatiya janata party who served in a variety of legislative and administrative posts at the state haryana and national union levels in india. Sushma refers to pulwama at sco meet india new england news. External affairs minister sushma swaraj also expressed her heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and that the government was with with them in this hour of tragedy. Seeking to enhance strategic cooperation and help afghanistan deal with key challenges of security and stability, external affairs minister.
Sushma swaraj without naming pakistan, sushma swaraj said that india and afghanistan will remain united in overcoming the. External affairs minister sushma swaraj meets afghanistan president ashraf ghani in new york by swarajya staff sep 21 2017, 8. Both, sushma swaraj and her husband swaraj kaushal were not in the favor of congress politics. Sushma swaraj in afghanistan current affairs today. External affairs minster sushma swaraj said she would be. She let out clear signals that india is ready to explore defence. As afghanistan eagerly waits result of the presidential polls, external affairs minister sushma swaraj will visit the strategically important ally on wednesday to further enhance ties.
External affairs minister sushma swaraj called her. Sushma swaraj was one of the strongest women politicians who dominate the indian politics. Speaking at a press conference here on monday, swaraj said, i am going to visit afghanistan in two days. Sushma swaraj finally confirms the massacre of 39 indians. A day after the ghastly attack on a convoy killed 17 sikhs in afghanistan s jalalabad, the delhi sikh gurdwara management committee released names of those victims, whose identities have been established. Sushma swaraj was an indian politician and member of the bharatiya janata party. Sushma swaraj seeks afghanistan govts help in securing. Hamid karzai, former president of afghanistan, fondly addressed her as behinji sushma swaraj for being. This segment of wion brings you latest updates on tweet by external affairs minister sushma swaraj as she expressed her condolences to the. External affairs minister sushma swaraj is slated to meet the families later on monday evening. Delhi sikh gurdwara management committee has urged the government to. Jun 18, 2015 next, sushma swaraj at the age of 25 became the youngest cabinet minister in the newly formed janata party.
Sushma swaraj, prakash javadekar launch exam warriors firstpost. Mar 01, 2019 external affairs minister sushma swaraj arrived in abu dhabi on thursday night to attend the 46th foreign ministers meeting of organisation of islamic cooperation oic. Sushma swaraj meets afghan president ghani in new york. Sushma swaraj is married to swaraj kaushal, who is a senior advocate of supreme court of india and a criminal lawyer who served as a youngest governor of mizoram from 8th february 1990 to 9th february 1993. India on monday reached out to afghanistan to secure the release of the six of its nationals abducted on sunday in baghlan province. Sushma swaraj says it was her duty to inform parliament. It was as terrible an insult as anyone could offer to the then congress president in the times before the advent. India, afghanistan committed to overcome challenges posed. External affairs minister sushma swaraj called on afghan president ashraf ghani, ahead of his talks with prime minister narendra. She was the second woman to hold the office, after indira gandhi. Delhi government announces twoday state mourning as mark of respect to former external affairs minister. Sushma swaraj wows with her speech at islamic nations meet.
Sushma swaraj was the indian external affairs minister under prime minister narendra modi from may 2014 till may 2019, responsible for implementing the foreign policy of narendra modi. Union minister sushma swaraj and human resource development minister prakash javadekar launched a book exam warriors authored by. The indian foreign minister will meet pm nawaz sharif and advisor to pm on foreign affairs sartaj aziz. Sushma married swaraj kaushal during the emergency. Lesser known facts about sushma swaraj, indias firebrand. Strategic partnership with afghanistan article of faith for. Indias daughter geeta pays tribute to sushma swaraj 254 days ago. Sushma swaraj s daughter bansuri immerses her mothers ashes in ganga river 254 days ago indore. A senior leader of bharatiya janata party, swaraj served as the minister of external affairs of india in the first narendra modi government 20142019. Islamabad made a rare exception for external affairs minister sushma swaraj to fly directly through pakistani. External affairs minster sushma swaraj said she would be meeting the relatives of the victims this evening here. She also became janata partys state haryana president at the age of 27. Assam police to book pet deserters after peta india plea. External affairs minister sushma swaraj expressed her heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and that the government was with with them in this hour of tragedy.
Also stay updated with top and breaking news on sushma swaraj. During the twoday state mourning, there will be no cultural events in the state. Sushma swaraj meets afghan minister, vows more defence support. Prime minister modi to declare the bhagavad gita as the national book of india. Sushma and the viciousness of male trolls the new indian express. Without naming pakistan, sushma swaraj said that india and afghanistan will remain united in overcoming the challenges posed by crossborder terrorism and safe havens and sanctuaries. Sushma swaraj calls on afghan president, discusses. She has served as the minister of external affairs in the first term of the narendra modi led government. Sep 11, 2014 sushma swaraj in her first trip to afghanistan in the backdrop of withdrawal of natotroops by the end of the year met president hamid karzai. The bus stand of ambala city is named after her in 2020.
May 26, 2019 pakistan allows sushmas overflight on indias request. Swaraj kaushal was a member of parliament from 1998 to 2004. Government takes stock, gives top priority status to matter. Soviets started to get involved in afghanistan, usa and pakistan started anti soviet terrorism. The decision to establish an air freight corridor between afghanistan and india was taken in the meeting.
Sushma swaraj afghanistan has been pressing for greater indian assistance in defence supplies and capacity building for a long time. External affairs minister sushma swaraj arrived in abu dhabi on thursday night to attend the 46th foreign ministers meeting of organisation of islamic cooperation oic. Sushma swaraj, a law graduate who practised in the supreme court, was elected seven times as a member of parliament and three times as a member of the legislative assembly. Ex indian mea comments on ghani, abdullah baseless, untrue. Sushma swaraj finally confirms the massacre of 39 indians by is in. Sushma swaraj pays tribute to indian soldiers at ipkf. After taking over the charity following mother teresas death in 1997, nirmala expanded the organisations reach to 4 countries by opening. Meanwhile, all other government business and programmes, including the anganwadi programme at indira gandhi indoor stadium, will continue as scheduled. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Jul 02, 2018 delhi sikh gurdwara management committee on monday released the list of names of sikhs who died in the suicide attack in afghanistans jalalabad. Sushma swaraj arrives in afghanistan to improve strategic ties.
The meet is a gathering consisting of 57 member states spread over four contin. Amid the sound of military bugle, swaraj placed a wreath and saluted the brave indian soldiers who gave up their lives protecting the cause of peace in sri lanka. Seeking to enhance strategic cooperation and help afghanistan deal with key challenges of security and stability, external affairs minister sushma swaraj arrived here on wednesday on a crucial visit as the troubletorn country approaches the first democratic transition of power after fall of the taliban in 2001. External affairs minister sushma swaraj will be visiting afghanistan this month to hold talks with the government there. Strategic partnership with afghanistan article of faith.
She is only the second women to hold this position after indira gandhi. Next, sushma swaraj at the age of 25 became the youngest cabinet minister in the newly formed janata party. She expressed willingness of india to do everything possible to work with afghanistan for its redevelopment and reconstruction. External affairs minister sushma swaraj called her afghan.
Strategic partnership with afghanistan article of faith for india. Its not just her titles that made her an admirable leader. Minister of external affairs sushma swaraj said on tuesday that the families of the 39 indians who died in iraq were not kept in the dark, and that it was parliamentary procedure to inform the. Pm modi condemns attack in afghanistan, sushma swaraj to meet. The news that indian foreign minister sushma swaraj has made a successful visit to afghanistan this week should gladden the hearts of all of us in the opposition who believe that our political differences stop at the waters edge and the border line. Citizenship matters are dealt with by ministry of home affairs.
Ten reasons why sushma swaraj is a great leader shethepeople tv. Repatriate remaining sikhs from afghanistan, sushma swaraj told anticipating a fresh exodus of sikhs from afghanistan, where their number has come down from two lakhs to one thousand, sikh refugees in delhi want arrangements for repatriation. She was also a good orator while she delivered speech in lok sabha. India stands ready to assist the afghanistan government in this sad hour. Government renames two prominent institutes after sushma. They said the afghan foreign minister assured swaraj that his government would make all possible efforts to rescue the abducted indian. A call from sushma swaraj could have given the victims families some closure. Sushma and uma external affairs minister sushma swaraj and water resources minister uma bharti release a book on afghanindia. Sep 11, 2017 strategic partnership with afghanistan article of faith for india. She said india is putting a lot of diplomatic energy on an early conclusion of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism.
Sushma swaraj was elected member of parliament seven times and member of legislative assembly thrice. Sep 26, 2016 sushma swaraj, minister of external affairs, is set to address the 71 st session of the united nations general assembly in new york at 7. Sep 21, 2017 external affairs minister sushma swaraj meets afghanistan president ashraf ghani in new york by swarajya staff sep 21 2017, 8. Sushma swarajs daughter bansuri immerses her mothers ashes in ganga river 254 days ago indore.
External affairs minister sushma swaraj, while attending the sco foreign ministerss conference, said that indias wounds of the february 14 pulwama attack were still raw when the. Jul 02, 2018 india stands ready to assist the afghanistan government in this sad hour, modi said. She formally entered politics in 1977 and remained active until 2019. She was one of the few indian politicians who are on social networking site twitter. Encourage men to pick up culinary skills, women to learn. Pakistan allows sushmas overflight on indias request. Sushma swarajs tenure as external affairs minister wikipedia. Union minister of external affairs sushma swaraj took to twitter to respond to this, saying, i have seen all the tweets. Delhi sikh gurdwara management committee has urged the government to make security. Sushma swaraj was the indian external affairs minister under prime minister narendra modi.
External affairs minister sushma swaraj on saturday paid homage to 1,200 indian soldiers at the indian peace keeping force ipkf memorial in colombo who were killed in sri lanka in their fight against the ltte. Union minister of external affairs sushma swaraj also shared her condolences to the families of the victims. Sushma swaraj meets families of those killed in afghan terror. Sep 12, 2017 foreign minister sushma swaraj announced the decision after the second indoafghan strategic partnership council meeting with her counterpart salahuddin rabbani here on monday. Sushma swaraj in her first trip to afghanistan in the backdrop of withdrawal of natotroops by the end of the year met president hamid karzai.