Jamaican envoy praises S Jaishankar as one of the most efficient foreign ministers

Jamaican High Commissioner to India, Jason Hall, has lauded External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, calling him “one of the most proactive, most productive, most efficient foreign ministers.” Hall made these remarks after attending a session with Jaishankar at IIT Varanasi, where the minister engaged with Tamil delegates visiting the city.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Hall expressed his admiration for Jaishankar’s dedication, particularly highlighting how he managed to take time out of his packed schedule for the event. “We especially enjoyed our session with the External Affairs Minister, and we must commend him for taking the time because I must say that he is easily one of the most proactive, most productive, most efficient foreign ministers, alongside our foreign minister, of course. We are truly grateful that he was able to spare time from his very busy schedule,” Hall stated.

The Jamaican diplomat also reflected on his experience in Varanasi, describing how each visit to the ancient city renewed his optimism. He noted that the historical and spiritual significance of Varanasi made the present moment feel amplified against the backdrop of thousands of years of history. “Every time I come, I feel a renewed sense of optimism and faith in humanity. The ancient nature of this city is awe-inspiring. When you compare this moment now to 2,000 years ago, it feels amplified, considering the vast passage of time that this city has witnessed,” he added.

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Jaishankar’s visit to Assam and diplomatic engagements

Meanwhile, Jaishankar continued his diplomatic engagements, traveling to Assam as part of his itinerary. He arrived in Jorhat with Heads of Missions from over 45 countries to attend the "Advantage Assam 2.0" investment summit in Guwahati. Assam’s Agriculture Minister Atul Bora welcomed Jaishankar and the diplomatic delegation, highlighting the importance of their visit in a post on social media.

"It was my honour to warmly welcome the Hon'ble Union Minister of External Affairs, Shri S Jaishankar ji, along with the Heads of Missions from over 45 countries, upon their arrival at Jorhat Airport this evening. Their visit includes exploring the World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park, and participating in the 'Advantage Assam 2.0' investment summit in Guwahati," Bora wrote in a post on X.

Jaishankar’s visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting investment opportunities in the northeastern region. The engagement with foreign diplomats and Tamil delegates in Varanasi further reinforces India's efforts to foster cultural and economic exchanges on a global scale.