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Jaishankar Meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim, Commends Vision for Enhanced Bilateral Relations
Jaishankar conveyed warm regards from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, underscoring the significance of their engagement. He commended Anwar Ibrahim's forward-looking approach to enhancing the India-Malaysia relationship, spanning both traditional and contemporary domains. Emphasizing the need for an ambitious agenda, Jaishankar acknowledged the invaluable guidance and insights provided by Anwar Ibrahim on regional developments.
India firmly supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: Declares EAM Jaishankar in Manila
Jaishankar emphasized India's unwavering support for the Philippines, marking a clear expression of New Delhi's stance on the South China Sea controversy. This stance aligns closely with the United States, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently reinforced the U.S.'s staunch commitment to defending the Philippines, amidst escalating tensions with China in the region.
Jaishankar Advocates Two-State Resolution for Israel-Palestine Conflict
Speaking at the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) during his three-day visit to Singapore, Jaishankar responded to inquiries following a lecture on his book 'Why Bharat Matters.' When asked about India's perspective on the situation in Israel and Palestine, given its amicable relations with both sides, Jaishankar emphasized the necessity of condemning terrorism unequivocally, citing the events of October 7th of the previous year as an example.
Jaishankar Highlights Pakistan's Use of Terrorism, India's Firm Stance
Asserting the prevailing sentiment in India, Jaishankar conveyed a stern message to Islamabad, stating that India would no longer tolerate terrorism and would confront the issue head-on. He acknowledged the complexity of the problem but emphasized the importance of honest acknowledgment and proactive measures.
Prominent US Senator Raises Alarm Regarding CAA Rule Notification
The CAA, which was implemented by the Indian government last week, enables the granting of citizenship to undocumented migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who are non-Muslim and arrived in India before December 31, 2014. Assurances were provided by the government through a press statement, stating that the CAA does not affect the citizenship status of Indian Muslims, who enjoy equal rights alongside Hindus.
EAM S. Jaishankar Conveys PM Modi's Condolences to Shinzo Abe's Widow
Reflecting on the meeting, Jaishankar shared the significance of this gesture on social media, stating, "On my visit to Tokyo this time, met with Mrs. Akie Abe, wife of late PM Shinzo Abe... Handed over a personal letter from PM @narendramodi conveying his condolences on the recent passing away of Mrs. Yoko Abe, mother of the late PM."
Global South believes in India, China does not participate in voicing their concerns: Jaishankar
"The two summits which we convened last year to listen to their concerns, I don't believe China was present," Mr Jaishankar said, referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping not attending the G20 summit and deputing Premier Li Qiang instead.
Strengthening National Capacities: India's Path to Global Leadership, Says Jaishankar
Jaishankar emphasized that India's trajectory towards becoming the world's third-largest economy by the end of the decade necessitates self-reliance and resilience, rather than relying solely on external goodwill.
Addressing Systemic Flaws: Jaishankar Calls for Overhauling Outdated Structure
Jaishankar stressed the importance of collective action in addressing geopolitical challenges, emphasizing that credible and effective multilateralism requires urgent structural reforms. He reiterated India's unwavering dedication to promoting and safeguarding human rights globally.
India Expresses Deep Concern Regarding the Situation in Conflict-Stricken Gaza
India particularly condemned the Hamas terror attack that occurred on October 7 of the previous year. Jaishankar, speaking from New Delhi via video link, reiterated the nation's stance against terrorism and underscored the importance of upholding international humanitarian law.
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