The East Asia Summit offers countries a platform to discuss important strategic issues in the Indo-Pacific region. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi represented India at the EAS in Bangkok. The virtual summit this time was chaired by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and witnessed the participation …
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In the context of China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea, India on Saturday expressed concern about confidence-eroding actions in the region, saying a proposed code of conduct for disputed waters should not affect interests. legitimate third parties. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar described India’s position on the South China …
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The Foreign Ministry made the announcement about S Jaishankar’s participation. (Archive) New Delhi: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at a virtual summit of the East Asia Summit (EAS) on Saturday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) made the announcement about the participation of Mr. Jaishankar in the 15th …
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After eight rounds of meetings between the corps commanders of the Indian and Chinese armies, there seems to be a ray of hope in favor of the de-escalation. Officials familiar with the eighth round of talks told News18 that the Chinese have indicated they are willing to reduce the escalation. …
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India on Tuesday called on members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to facilitate the return of large numbers of Indian workers and professionals who want to resume work amid the easing of Covid-19-related restrictions. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar raised the issue during India’s annual political dialogue with the GCC …
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Chinese diplomats in New Delhi and Beijing picked up speed on Wednesday, launching strong counterattacks against the United States after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo promised to support India in its confrontation with China after the 2 + 2 strategic dialogue between India and the United States. “The United States …
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US Secretary of State Micheal R. Pompeo concluded on Tuesday the India leg of his four-nation tour to promote an alliance against Chinese aggression that, he stressed, affects not only India but also other countries. Pompeo arrived with Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday for the annual 2 + 2 …
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India and the United States on Tuesday reiterated their call on Pakistan to take irreversible steps to ensure its territory is not used for terrorist attacks and to swiftly prosecute the perpetrators and planners of the attacks in Mumbai, Uri and Pathankot. Pakistan’s demand for action to counter terrorism, contained …
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In his opening speech at the 2 + 2 Ministerial Dialogue, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the US delegation to India and said that as Foreign Minister, he attaches great importance to this particular format of interaction for three reasons. “First, we live in a more uncertain world with much …
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Chief Mark Esper met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Tuesday to discuss challenges of strategic importance to the two countries. The two sides highlighted the need to carry out shared goals and build capacity across domains, people familiar with the matter …
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