John Kerry

India, US launch Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue of Agenda 2030 Partnership

"CAFMD will provide both countries an opportunity to renew collaborations on climate change," Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said.

Sep 13, 2021, 17:37 PM IST

South Korea concerned, US confident, over Japan's contaminated water discharge

South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry met to discuss international efforts to tackle global warming. South Korea raised its concern over Japan's decision to discharge nuclear water into the sea on which the US showed its confidence in the Japanese government's transparency in the process.

Apr 18, 2021, 12:16 PM IST

US and China talk about climate change, agree upon taking stronger actions

Chinese climate envoy Xie Zhenhua and his U.S. counterpart, John Kerry held a meeting to tackle the climate crisis and agreed that stronger pledges to fight climate change should be introduced.

Apr 18, 2021, 10:34 AM IST

US envoy John Kerry calls on PM Narendra Modi, briefs about upcoming Leaders Summit on climate to be hosted by President Joe Biden

The Leaders Summit on Climate will be hosted by US President Joe Biden on April 22 and 23.  

Apr 08, 2021, 07:08 AM IST

US climate envoy John Kerry says India is 'getting job done' on climate

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry praised India on Tuesday as a world leader in renewable energy and said it was ahead of other countries in committing to clean energy goals.

Apr 06, 2021, 19:40 PM IST

India critical in solving climate crisis, says US ahead of John Kerry’s New Delhi visit

Ahead of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's New Delhi visit, starting Monday (April 5), the US has said that India is a "critical part of the solution to the climate crisis". 

Apr 05, 2021, 07:29 AM IST

Trump should 'resign' said US former Secretary of State John Kerry

The White House did not respond to Kerry`s comment, but Trump had earlier slammed the media for not understanding him and his approach to Davos.

Jan 23, 2019, 16:28 PM IST

Both Israel, Egypt pushed US to 'bomb Iran' before 2015 nuclear deal: John Kerry

Kerry is defending the deal during a forum in Washington. 

Nov 29, 2017, 07:47 AM IST

Imposing new sanctions on Iran could be dangerous John Kerry

Former Secretary of State John Kerry says imposing new economic sanctions against Iran could back the country into a corner and that would be dangerous.

Jun 06, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

John Kerry blasts Donald Trump for pulling out of Paris accord

On June 1, President Trump announced his long-awaited decision to fulfil a campaign pledge and pull out of the Paris climate agreement, which is aimed at curbing emissions that contribute to climate change. 

Jun 05, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Donald Trump admin says human rights issues to be raised privately

In a departure from the previous government, the Trump administration has said it will raise human rights issues with the countries concerned privately as it is "the most effective way" to deal with it.

Apr 01, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

John Kerry tells CNN Donald Trump criticism of Merkel 'inappropriate'

Outgoing US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that President-elect Donald Trump had been wrong to criticise "courageous" German leader Angela Merkel, calling his remarks "inappropriate".

Jan 17, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Barack Obama warns Donald Trump not to jettison Iran nuclear deal

The White House insisted that despite US reservations about other actions by Iran, Tehran was upholding its nuclear commitments.
 

Jan 16, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

John Kerry to attend Middle East peace conference in Paris

US Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a conference on peace in the Middle East to be held this Sunday in Paris, the US Department of State said in a statement.

Jan 11, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

US forged 'strategic partnership' with India in Barack Obama's tenure

The US has forged a "strategic partnership" with India in the eight years of Obama administration which also considerably improved America's standing in the world, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said, two weeks ahead of demitting the office.

Jan 06, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

US will stay committed to one-China policy: Kerry

The call between the two powers' top diplomats came days ahead of a stopover in the US by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, said a report in South China Morning Post.

Jan 05, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

China, US should maintain proper direction of relations: Minister

Trump, due to take office on Jan. 20, has angered China by speaking by telephone to Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen.

Jan 05, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Indus Water Treaty: US asks India, Pakistan to work together to resolve issue

The Indus Waters Treaty has served as a model for peaceful cooperation between India and Pakistan for now 50 years, State Department spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.

Jan 04, 2017, 12:49 PM IST

US defends decision to abstain during UN resolution vote against Israeli settlements

The US abstained from voting on Friday that called Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem a "flagrant violation" of international law.

Dec 29, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

Palestinians can talk peace if settlements halt: Mahmud Abbas

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said today he was ready to resume peace efforts with Israel if it stopped settlement building, reacting to a major speech by US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Dec 29, 2016, 02:12 AM IST