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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that bilateral relations with China have improved over the past nine months, highlighting progress in border friction resolution and emphasizing the need for de-escalation and normalizing people-to-people exchanges, as they mark 75 years of diplomatic ties amidst ongoing border issues.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, declared that the India-US relationship is at an "all-time high" and will continue to strengthen, comparing it to the Chandrayaan mission to the moon. He praised the role of the Indian diaspora in fostering a unique human bond between the two countries. Jaishankar also thanked the US for its support during India's presidency of the G20, emphasizing the trust quotient in the bilateral relationship. He highlighted the importance of trust in partnerships, particularly in the realm of technology, and expressed optimism about the future prospects of the India-US relationship.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks in Washington, discussing global developments and preparing for a 2+2 meeting. The meeting comes amidst a diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The fifth edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will be hosted by New Delhi, with the dates yet to be announced. The relationship between India and Canada has further deteriorated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that the Indian government may be involved in Nijjar's killing, a claim that India has rejected.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties, amidst the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani separatist. The two leaders did not take questions from the media. The US has been urging India to cooperate in the Canadian investigation into the killing, while India has rejected the allegations as "absurd" and "motivated". Jaishankar also met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and US Trade Representative Katherine Tie to discuss progress in bilateral relations and economic ties.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's denial of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, stating that India does not engage in such acts as a matter of policy. The diplomatic row between India and Canada escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegations of India's involvement, which were supported by a US diplomat claiming shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners. Jaishankar highlighted Canada's tolerance of organized crime linked to secessionist forces and expressed concern over its political motivations. India has rejected Canada's baseless allegations and offered to take action if provided with specific evidence. Jaishankar also called on UN member states to resist political convenience in their responses to terrorism and emphasized the importance of respecting territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in the US, saying that he refrains from indulging in politics when he goes abroad and will argue "vigorously" on his return to India. While not naming Rahul Gandhi, Mr Jaishankar said, "I may differ strongly with someone but how I counter it ... I would like to go back at home and do it. And watch me when I get back."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to EU Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell's call for action against Indian refined products from Russian crude, advising him to look at EU Council regulations. Borrell had called for the EU to crack down on India reselling Russian oil as refined fuels including diesel into Europe. Jaishankar defended India's imports from Russia while indirectly criticising the West for pressurising New Delhi to minimise its trade with Russia in view of its military action in Ukraine.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it was everyone's collective responsibility to ensure that India’s collective position is not weakened abroad. He was asked about Rahul Gandhi’s statement that India did not understand the threat from China. Jaishankar claimed that he would have offered to take classes on China from Rahul Gandhi but he discovered that he was taking classes on China from the Chinese ambassador. He also referred to issues raised about the bridge built by China on Pangong Tso Lake in Ladakh.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if he had a good guest, he would be a good host, implying that Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was not a "good guest" for New Delhi during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers meeting. Jaishankar and Bhutto did not hold bilateral talks, but spoke about the issue of terrorism during the SCO meeting. Jaishankar called for combating terrorism in all its forms, while Bhutto reacted by saying, "Let’s not get caught up in weaponising terrorism or trying to earn diplomatic points for it."
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for not discussing the SCO summit during his recent visit to India, instead focusing on issues such as Kashmir and the abrogation of Article 370. Jaishankar also criticised Pakistan's support for terrorism and stated that Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and will" always be part of India. He also took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for taking classes on China from the Chinese ambassador.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said that he was taking classes on China from the Chinese ambassador. Mr Jaishankar also hit out at misleading narratives and misrepresentations. He also dealt with India-Iran relations and Chabahar port. Speaking about his interaction with Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers' meeting in Goa, he said, "If I have a good guest, I am a good host..."
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has called his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari the "promoter, justifier and spokesperson of a terrorism industry" at a meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Goa. The two foreign ministers did not hold a bilateral at the SCO meeting. Mr Jaishankar's comments come on a day when five Indian Army soldiers were killed in action during an operation to find terrorists hiding in a forest near Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.
Congress leader Siddaramaiah and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a Twitter war over the alleged government inaction in bringing back 31 tribals from Karnataka who are stuck in crisis-hit Sudan. While Siddaramaiah accused the government of not initiating action, Jaishankar called it grossly irresponsible to politicize the situation. The Indian Embassy in Sudan issued a precautionary advisory for Indian citizens against venturing out, suggesting to ration supplies as the "situation may continue for a few more days."
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Congress leader Siddaramaiah for politicizing the evacuation of 31 tribals from Karnataka who are stuck in violence-hit Sudan. Jaishankar highlighted the efforts taken by the government in Sudan and asked Siddaramaiah not to endanger Indians abroad for electoral goals. The Indian Embassy in Sudan issued a precautionary advisory against venturing out due to the ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a Control Room to provide information and assistance to Indians.