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  • Abdullah, Jaishankar hail strong partnership

    Abdullah, Jaishankar hail strong partnership

    H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed appreciation for India’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral ties, praising Dr. Jaishankar for his consistent efforts over the past decade…reports Asian Lite News

    The Fourth India-UAE Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, and Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, concluded in New Delhi, reaffirming the robust partnership between the two nations.

    H.H. Sheikh Abdullah expressed appreciation for India’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral ties, praising Dr. Jaishankar for his consistent efforts over the past decade. “With renewed commitment and enthusiasm, we aim to reach higher heights, building on the foundation we have established and exploring new avenues for mutual benefit,” he remarked.

    The dialogue underscored the UAE-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’s significant evolution in recent years, with notable advancements in key sectors such as trade, energy, education, and advanced technologies. Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the success of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which has reduced trade barriers and spurred investments, pushing bilateral trade to unprecedented levels.

    High-level exchanges between leaders of both nations have further cemented cooperation. Sheikh Abdullah emphasised that the ongoing collaborations in renewable energy, food security, and critical minerals underscore a shared commitment to sustainable growth. The dialogue also shed light on joint initiatives in nuclear energy and a new polar research initiative aimed at addressing global challenges like climate change, resource management, and technological innovation.

    Air connectivity was recognised as a critical element of the partnership, with hundreds of weekly flights linking the two nations. This robust network not only facilitates trade and tourism but also strengthens people-to-people ties and lays the groundwork for expanded collaboration.

    The dialogue also focused on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and supercomputing, which Sheikh Abdullah described as essential for driving innovation and tackling critical challenges. He praised the bilateral efforts in developing digital infrastructure, emphasizing its role as a foundation for progress and connectivity.

    Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the importance of countering extremism, stating that promoting tolerance and mutual respect for diverse cultures and beliefs is essential for maintaining peaceful societies. “Extremist ideologies thrive on division and misunderstanding,” he noted, calling for joint efforts to foster harmony and understanding.

    Another key area of discussion was trilateral initiatives with third countries. Sheikh Abdullah pointed out the potential of such collaborations in regions like Africa, Asia, and South America, where combining expertise and resources could create lasting positive impacts.

    Reflecting on the strategic dialogue, Sheikh Abdullah expressed confidence in the partnership’s trajectory. “This meeting is a testament to our commitment—not only to address the challenges before us but also to seize the opportunities that lie ahead, together,” he stated.

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  • Jaishankar: Democracy Has Delivered for India

    Jaishankar: Democracy Has Delivered for India

    You can see it today, that in our eighth decade of our independence, actually democracy has delivered,” Jaishankar said after receiving the ‘India First’ award from AMG Media Network CEO and Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia at NDTV’s ‘Indian Of The Year’ ceremony…reports Asian Lite News

    Spotlighting India’s phenomenal rise over the last 10 years, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said that Indian democracy has delivered in the country’s eighth decade of independence. “We are more aspirational, more ambitious, more capable and confident. But, most of all, we are an India that is more Bharat.

    You can see it today, that in our eighth decade of our independence, actually democracy has delivered,” Jaishankar said after receiving the ‘India First’ award from AMG Media Network CEO and Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia at NDTV’s ‘Indian Of The Year’ ceremony. The EAM stated that India is far more representative today with success not just being “elitist” or “metropolitan” and every walk of life – and every part of India – now having that equality of opportunity. “When I say democracy has delivered, I just don’t mean that our elections are better than everyone else’s. They are, but what I mean is that when you look at our politics, civil services, sports teams, and journalists, we are today far more representative as a selection of people than we have ever been before,” he mentioned.

    Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong commitment to modernise India, the EAM said that there is a “degree of energy and sense of purpose” in the current government. Having worked with several governments, first as a diplomat and then as a Minister, Jaishankar said this is a “good moment” to be the External Affairs Minister of India. “Having a PM who is prepared to do the reforms we should, not just the reforms we must. I can tell you that every week when the Cabinet meets, if you look at the decisions that are taken and the policy implications that they have, it is really an extraordinary period in our national lives,” the EAM said. Highlighting India’s growth story, the External Affairs Minister also detailed journey from the early 90s to now, when the country is on its way to become a leading global economic power. “In 1991-92, we were a $250 billion economy with trade of $40 billion.

    Today, we are a $4 trillion economy with a trade of $80 billion. Think about it, I’m throwing these numbers at you as it is a way of measuring how much more we are dealing with the world and how much we matter to the world.” The EAM reiterated that foreign policy has now become more relevant than ever before to Indian society and Indians are now aspiring towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’ – a developed India – a feeling which was missing 10 years ago. “This is today a ‘can-do’ generation, a generation that has done the Chandrayaan, a generation which was probably the most efficient producer and inventor of vaccines during Covid…Which has produced its telecom technology, our own 5G technology, a generation which today produces its own trains like Vande Bharat…” Taking an indirect dig at the Congress-led UPA government over its response following the 2008 Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks, the EAM told the gathering that the country now knows it well how to give it back to those promoting terrorism from across the border. “In the past, India left 26/11 unanswered, but today we answered Pakistan with Uri and Balakot,” he said before wrapping up his speech at the NDTV ‘Indian of the Year’ awards ceremony.

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  • Tipu Sultan a very complex figure in history, says Jaishankar 

    Tipu Sultan a very complex figure in history, says Jaishankar 

    Jaishankar noted the “adverse” effects of Tipu Sultan’s rule in the Mysore region…reports Asian Lite News

    External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday attended the launch of Indian historian Vikram Sampath’s book ‘Tipu Sultan: The Saga of the Mysore Interregnum’ at the Indian Habitat Centre here in Delhi. Jaishankar described Tipu Sultan as a “very complex figure in history,” highlighting both his resistance to British colonial control and the controversial aspects of his rule. 

    Speaking at the event, Jaishankar said, “Tipu Sultan is actually a very, very complex figure in history. On the one hand, he has the reputation as a key figure who resisted the British colonial control over India, and it is a fact that his defeat and death can be considered a turning point when it came to the fate of peninsular India.” 

    However, Jaishankar also noted the “adverse” effects of Tipu Sultan’s rule in the Mysore region. “At the same time, he evokes strong adverse sentiments even today in many regions, some in Mysore itself,” he added. 

    Jaishankar further emphasized that Indian history has focused more on Tipu Sultan’s battles with the British, and “underplaying” or “neglecting” other aspects of his rule. “Contemporary history writing, certainly at the national level, has focused largely on the former, and underplaying, if not neglecting the later. Let’s be honest, this was not an accident,” he said. 

    Asserting that History is complicated, Jaishankar said that “cherry-picking of facts” in the case of Tipu Sultan has led to the advancement of a “political narrative”. 

    “Histroy, in all societies, is complicated, and politics indulges in cherry-picking the facts. This has happened in the case of Tipu Sultan. By highlighting the Tipu-English binary, to the exclusion of a more complicated reality, a particular narrative has been advanced over the years,” he said. 

    Jaishankar reaffirmed that under PM Modi’s government, India has seen the emergence of alternative perspectives. 

    “In the last 10 years, the changes in our political dispensation have led to the emergence of alternative perspectives. We are no longer prisoners of a vote bank, nor it is politically incorrect to bring out inconvenient truth,” he added. 

    Speaking further about the book, Jaishankar said, “As someone from the diplomatic world, I was really struck by info and insights which are provided in this volume on Tipu Sultan. We in India have tendered to mainly study post-independence foreign policy — perhaps this too was a conscious choice. But the fact is that many of our kingdoms and states forayed into international affairs in previous centuries in pursuance of thier particular interests, and some, by the way, continued to do so even till independence. The interaction of Tipu’s missionary with their French and English counterparts is really fascinating.” 

    Jaishankar concluded by saying that open-minded scholarship and genuine debate are central to India’s evolution as a pluralistic society and vibrant democracy. (ANI) 

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  • Jaishankar slams criticism of India’s purchase of Russian oil 

    Jaishankar slams criticism of India’s purchase of Russian oil 

    Criticising Europe’s “selective approach,” Jaishankar asked why Europe has itself not cut its businesses with Russia, if it’s a matter of principles…reports Asian Lite News

    Refuting the Western criticism of India’s purchase of Russian oil despite its ongoing conflict in Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said “this part of the world” has to understand that every part of the world has its own interests. 

    Criticising Europe’s “selective approach,” Jaishankar asked why Europe has itself not cut its businesses with Russia, if it’s a matter of principles. 

    In an interview with the Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera, in Italy, Jaishankar highlighted Europe’s “unreasonable expectations” from other parts of the world, while its own disengagement with Russia has been very “selective.” 

    “This part of the world has to understand that every part of the world has its interests. The priorities of Europe will naturally differ from the ones of countries in Asia or Africa or Latin America. If everything is a matter of such a deep principle, then Europe itself should have cut off all its business with Russia, but it doesn’t do that. It’s been very selective and paced its disengagement very, very carefully. So to say this region (Europe) will worry about its people, and others should not worry about what the impact will be on them, is not reasonable,” Jaishankar said. 

    Jaishankar further asked that why should India “pay higher prices just to make you (Europe) happy.” 

    “And please understand one thing. Europe was importing energy from Russia. Europe then started diverting to other producers and that put pressure on the market. So what are we supposed to do? Pay higher prices just to make you happy? Life is about respecting other people’s interests, not about having everything your way,” he further said. 

    Being asked about India’s position on resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Jaishankar further reiterated that New Delhi advocates ending the war through diplomacy and dialogue. 

    “We think that there should be diplomacy to find a way of ending the conflict. And that’s what we are trying to do,” he said. 

    Jaishankar highlighted India’s efforts to resolve the conflict and pointed out that a solution doesn’t lie on the battlefield. He also emphasised that unless Moscow and Kyiv don’t sit on the negotiation table, no one can get to know what the two sides want. 

    “So you have to talk to Moscow, and you have to talk to Kyiv. And that’s what we are trying to do. Look, it’s now nearly three years. You’re not going to get a solution from the battlefield, right? We have to negotiate. At some stage, people will come to the table. The sooner they do it, the better, because the rest of the world is affected. It’s not just that Europe is taking the brunt of this conflict. Everybody else’s life is also impacted by what is happening. So do understand there is a big feeling across very large parts of the world. More effort needs to be done to actually get the participants back to the negotiation,” he said. 

    “We will know what Russia wants or Ukraine wants only when they get down to the negotiation. We have today two major conflicts taking place simultaneously. This is putting the entire international system under great stress. And we cannot be just spectators and say, well, that’s the way it is. It may or may not work. We will not know until we try. But we do believe that on both these conflicts, in Ukraine and in the Middle East, countries need to take initiatives, make efforts, however difficult it looks, to try and find some common ground, something better than what we have today,” the Foreign Minister added. 

    Being asked about the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jaishankar pointed that India is not a signatory to the ICC. 

    In a sharp dig , he said, When you’re not members of a body, that already tells you what your views are about that body.” (ANI) 

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  • Jaishankar, Lammy meet in Rome 

    Jaishankar, Lammy meet in Rome 

    The meeting took place just a few days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer met on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit…reports Asian Lite News

    External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held discussions with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Rome on Monday, ahead of the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being hosted by Italy where India has been invited as a guest country.  

    “Appreciate the steady momentum in India UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, green energy, trade, mobility, as well as ongoing developments in Indo-Pacific and West Asia,” the EAM posted on X after the meeting. 

    The meeting took place just a few days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer met on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro last week and had reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 

    As he announced the establishment of two new Consulates General of India in the United Kingdom in Belfast and Manchester, PM Modi had labeled the meeting with Starmer as an “extremely productive” one. 

    “For India, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UK is of immense priority. In the coming years, we are eager to work closely in areas such as technology, green energy, security, innovation and technology. We also want to add strength to trade as well as cultural linkages,” said Prime Minister Modi after the first meeting between the two leaders. 

    EAM Jaishankar, who inaugurated the new Chancery of the Embassy of India in Rome on Sunday, is on a three-day visit to attend the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. 

    He is also scheduled to participate in the 10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogue in Rome, being organised by Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy. 

    The conference will be inaugurated on Monday with a speech by Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani. 

    Besides EAM Jaishankar, the event will also be attended by high-level representatives from all over the enlarged Mediterranean region, as well as representatives of numerous relevant international organisations, including Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General, Arab League; Taher al-Baour, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Libya; Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Lebanon; Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauritania; Shaya Mohsin Zindani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Yemen and Geir O. Pedersen, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria. 

    In Fiuggi, which is hosting the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, EAM Jaishankar is expected to hold discussions on major regional issues and global topics, including the stability of the Indo-Pacific — a priority region for political balances and world trade. 

    He is also expected to meet his counterparts from Italy and other participating nations in the G7 related engagements and hold bilateral discussions during the visit. 

    The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi will be the second to be hosted in Italy in 2024, after the one held in Capri from April 17 to 19. 

    Under the Italian Presidency, the G7 Foreign Ministers have also met, in recent months, on the sidelines of major international events in Munich, Washington and New York. 

    “As in Capri, the agenda of the Fiuggi Ministerial Meeting will focus on the main issues at the heart of the international debate, starting with the situation in the Middle East following Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack against Israel on 7 October 2023. Among the topics under discussion will be the serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the situation in Lebanon, the one in the Red Sea, and the need to promote a credible political horizon for the region that guarantees peace and security, from the perspective of ‘two Peoples, two States’,” stated the Italian G7 Presidency, earlier this week. 

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  • Jaishankar Pak Visit Sparks ‘False Hope’ Debate

    Jaishankar Pak Visit Sparks ‘False Hope’ Debate

    Mani Shankar Aiyar asked why the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar did not specify earlier on the nature of his visit to Islamabad…reports Asian Lite News

    Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday questioned External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s recent visit to Pakistan and accusing him of creating ‘false hopes’ on normalisation of India-Pakistan relations.

    While speaking to IANS, Aiyar asked why the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar did not specify earlier on the nature of his visit to Islamabad.

    “Why did Jaishankar tell Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar that the discussion on India-Pakistan relations could take place later? Such statements only create unnecessary expectations and give rise to uncertainty,” he said.

    Jaishankar visited Pakistan on October 15, 2024, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking the first visit by an Indian minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade.

    During his two-day visit, Jaishankar held informal talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his counterpart Ishaq Dar, though no formal bilateral discussions took place.

    The decision to send Jaishankar to Pakistan was widely seen as a move to reaffirm India’s commitment to the SCO.

    In a public address, Jaishankar had emphasised that while India desires good relations with its neighbours, “that cannot happen while overlooking cross-border terrorism.” He also made it clear that his visit was not intended to discuss bilateral relations with Pakistan but to engage in multilateral discussions at the SCO summit.

    “I am here only to be a good member of the SCO,” Jaishankar had stated.

    Relations between the two countries have been frozen since the failed attempt to restart the dialogue process in 2015. The situation worsened after Pakistan recalled its high commissioner in August 2019 following India’s decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.

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  • India-UAE ties hit new heights: Jaishankar 

    India-UAE ties hit new heights: Jaishankar 

    Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to the UAE in 2015, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the growing strength of India-UAE relations, stating that both countries are now in an “era of new milestones”. .reports Asian Lite News

    H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received in Abu Dhabi Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India. 

    The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, as well as the comprehensive strategic partnership and comprehensive economic partnership between both nations, and their role in supporting both nations’ efforts to achieve comprehensive development and sustainable economic prosperity. 

    H.H. Sheikh Abdullah emphasised that the UAE and India share strong and advanced historical ties, highlighting that the comprehensive strategic partnership and economic partnership have facilitated significant advancements in bilateral cooperation across various sectors. 

    The ministers also explored joint cooperation within the framework of international organisations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. 

    Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to the UAE in 2015, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the growing strength of India-UAE relations, stating that both countries are now in an “era of new milestones”.  

    Speaking at the launch of Symbiosis International University’s campus in Dubai on Thursday, Jaishankar noted that the ties between India and the UAE have reached new heights, driven by key collaborations in sectors like fintech, renewable energy, infrastructure, and defence. 

    Jaishankar pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the UAE in 2015, which was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over a century to the emirate state, marking a significant turning point in bilateral relations. 

    “India-UAE ties are today truly in an era of new milestones. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit in 2015 was the first in the century, and so are our Comprehensive Economic Partnerships for negotiating on record time,” Jaishankar said. 

    “Fintech linkages like RuPay-Jaywan or UPI-AANE are also the first in the domain. The activity and collaborations that we are constantly expanding, be it renewable energy, infrastructure, digital tech, defence or security. They are all path-breaking in their own way,” he added. 

    He emphasised that the launch of the Symbiosis campus in Dubai is part of a broader trend that reflects the growing educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries. 

    “This campus and your education are part of a larger trend that has seen India and the UAE come close in an unprecedented way,” he said. 

    Jaishankar also addressed the youth, acknowledging that they face both extraordinary opportunities and formidable challenges. 

    Visit to BAPS 

    Earlier in the day, Jaishankar visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. He said that the temple was a sign of friendship between India and UAE. 

    In a post on X, he said, “Received blessings at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi today. A true symbol of India-UAE friendship and of peace, harmony and goodwill around the world.” 

    Jaishankar also visited the Bharat Mart site in Dubai earlier in the day. 

    In a post on X, he said, “Visited Bharat Mart site in Jebel Ali, Dubai today along with Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World. Once operationalised, this innovative logistics initiative will enhance India-UAE trade, deepen supply chains and bolster access for our MSMEs to global markets.” 

    The EAM also launched his book, ‘Why Bharat Matters’ at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai. 

    In a post on X, he said, “Participated in an interactive session at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai for the book launch of Why Bharat Matters. Spoke about grasping the global transformation underway and understanding the rise of Bharat.” 

    The traditionally strong bilateral relations between India and the UAE gained new momentum when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UAE in 2015, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 34 years. This marked the beginning of a new Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership between the two nations. In 2022, India and the UAE signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during a virtual summit between PM Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 

    From the UAE, there have been multiple visits by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. In 2016 and 2017, he visited as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. In September 2023, he visited India as the President of the UAE to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit. In November 2023, he participated in the 2nd Virtual Global South Summit. In January 2024, he visited Gujarat to attend the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit as the Chief Guest. 

    On the matter of educational ties between the two nations, more than 100 international Indian schools are there in the UAE following the CBSE and Kerala Board curricula, with mostly children of Indian expatriates settled in the UAE. 

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  • ‘India’s approach aimed at building long-term partnerships’ 

    ‘India’s approach aimed at building long-term partnerships’ 

    Jaishankar highlighted that as the world is moving towards greater multi-polarity, it becomes essential to devise appropriate methods of cooperation to keep up with the times….reports Asian Lite News

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, elaborated on India’s global approach on Monday, and said that it is not ‘transactional’ but is rather aimed at developing long-term partnerships with other countries. 

    The Foreign Minister was delivering remarks at the India-Russia Business Forum where he highlighted 10 points of convergence for taking the relationship of the two countries forward. 

    During his speech, Jaishankar reminded that the Business Forum commences barely 3 months after the Annual Summit between President Putin and PM Modi in Moscow and another cordial interaction during the BRICS summit in Kazan last month. 

    “Those occasions have provided a strategic direction, whose economic dimension we seek to realize through this gathering”, EAM noted. 

    He highlighted that as the world is moving towards greater multi-polarity, it becomes essential to devise appropriate methods of cooperation to keep up with the times. 

    Jaishankar said, “We have a long history of strong convergence and deep friendship allows us to make the best of both factors. That the two economies are so complementary is also a key consideration. A partnership between an India that has an 8 per cent growth rate for multiple decades ahead, and a Russia that is a key natural resources provider and a major technology leader, will serve both of them and the world well”. 

    Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had referred to India as “a natural ally of Russia” at the Valdai Discussion Club. 

    Jaishankar said that there are 10 key developments the two countries must focus on. 

    The EAM gave a call to take up the trade between India and Russia to 100 billion dollars by 2030, and along with it, vigorously taking forward the India-Eurasian Economic Union trade. 

    Increasing cooperation in the Russian Far East was emphasised by the Foreign Minister, which was also discussed during the Annual Summit in Moscow this year. 

    He further highlighted another critical aspect of the relationship, which is to ultimately create a better trade balance with national currency settlements. 

    Jaishankar also gave a call for continued attention to the three important connectivity projects the two countries are working on. These were also highlighted by the First Deputy PM of Russia in his speech. These include the INSTC, Chennai-Vladivostok Corridor and the Northern Maritime Route. 

    “A growing Russian appreciation of Make In India as a program to deepen business will certainly help to take forward our cooperation in many many domains,” he told the gathering. 

    Speaking about the longstanding economic partnership between the two countries, he added, “We are all aware of the complementary nature of our respective economies. If we recognize that fully, then it also follows that our approach is not transactional but aimed at building long-term partnerships”. 

    “In energy domains such as oil, gas, coal or uranium, India will always be a major player in the international markets. This applies as well to the demand for fertilizers of various kinds. Constructing a mutually beneficial arrangement will help us both address the volatility and the uncertainty of our times,” Jaishankar further said. 

    He gave a call to the leaders gathered to come up with mutually workable solutions for the benefit of both partner countries. 

    The bilateral relationship between India and Russia has remained strong and stable over more than 75 years. The India-Russia partnership has been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world in the contemporary era with a shared commitment to a multipolar world and continues to expand beyond the traditional areas of military, nuclear and space cooperation. (ANI) 

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  • Jaishankar highlights India’s foreign policy transformations

    Jaishankar highlights India’s foreign policy transformations

    Jaishankar on Sunday emphasised India’s evolving role in the global job market and the government’s stance in fostering international employment opportunities …reports Asian Lite News

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted the significant transformations in India’s foreign policy over the past decade. He emphasised the government’s commitment to the welfare of the Indian diaspora and the growing opportunities for Indian businesses abroad.

    Sharing a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Pleased to address business leaders, eminent intellectuals and professionals in Mumbai today.

    “Spoke about a decade of transformations in India’s foreign policy, our commitment to diaspora welfare and growing prospects and opportunities for Indian businesses abroad,” he added.

    Jaishankar also asserted that India’s current leadership and the strong faith of its citizens in the government have significantly strengthened the country’s credibility on the global stage.

    In another post, he said, “Today, I spoke to journalist friends in Mumbai about the important role of developed Maharashtra in the journey towards developed India.”

    “It is the result of India’s current capable leadership and the strong faith of the countrymen in the government that today India’s credibility in the world is continuously getting stronger. Our journey towards a developed India is a journey of vision, strength and conviction,” the post added.

    Notably, Jaishankar on Sunday emphasised India’s evolving role in the global job market and the government’s stance in fostering international employment opportunities and noted that employment opportunities for Indians now extend beyond national borders.

    Speaking to the press in Mumbai, Jaishankar stated, “We think that employment isn’t only limited to the country. We see a global workspace today. Be it Europe, America, or Malaysia–we have created such conditions with the agreements that our people can go there for employment.”

    He further highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to attract investments, citing his recent US visit where he met with CEOs of big companies.”When PM Modi went to the US, he met the CEOs of big companies to attract investment,” Jaishankar added. (ANI)

    EAM lauds India’s evolving role in global job market

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday emphasized India’s evolving role in the global job market and the government’s proactive stance in fostering international employment opportunities and noted that employment opportunities for Indians now extend beyond national borders.

    Speaking to the press in Mumbai, Jaishankar stated, “We think that employment isn’t only limited to the country. We see a global workspace today. Be it Europe, America, or Malaysia–we have created such conditions with the agreements that our people can go there for employment.”

    He further highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to attract investments, citing his recent US visit where he met with CEOs of big companies.

    “When PM Modi went to the US, he met the CEOs of big companies to attract investment,” Jaishankar added.

    On the diplomatic front, Jaishankar noted India’s effective management of border security, counter-terrorism, and regional instability. He also acknowledged global tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

    Jaishankar’s comments on security and geopolitical stability highlight the government’s focus on managing regional tensions and counter-terrorism efforts effectively.

    His reference to PM Modi’s initiatives regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and diplomatic engagements illustrates India’s active role in international diplomacy, aiming to maintain a balanced approach while addressing global challenges.

    This multifaceted strategy not only seeks to enhance India’s global standing but also to ensure the safety and prosperity of its citizens.

    Jaishankar pointed out PM Modi’s initiative in addressing this conflict and affirmed that “Be it border security, counter-terrorism or instability in our neighbourhood, we are managing it well. There is tension in the regions of the world. PM Modi, in his third term, took initiative in regard to the Russia-Ukraine war; he went to Russia; he met President Putin as well during his BRICS summit visit.”

    PM Modi visited the United States on September 21-23 to take part in the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, which was hosted by the US president on September 21. (ANI)

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  • Global South Looks to India with High Expectations: Jaishankar

    Global South Looks to India with High Expectations: Jaishankar

    The foreign minister noted three instances in recent years where India had stood with Global South countries, including Covid times….reports Asian Lite News

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stated that the countries from the Global South have a “high degree” of trust and expectations from India.

    Addressing an interactive session with students at FLAME University in Pune today, Jaishankar said, “What do we mean by the Global South? We largely mean countries that were colonized, who got their independence or who are still developing, who would be largely low-income countries… They have a high degree of trust and expectation in India and with a reason.”

    The foreign minister noted three instances in recent years where India had stood with Global South countries, including Covid times.

    He recalled that New Delhi delivered COVID-19 vaccines to many countries at the time India was still vaccinating its own people.

    “I can give you three examples. In much of the Global South, people do remember that during COVID, when the developed world was actually stockpiling vaccines, many of them got their first vaccines from India and they got their vaccines from India when India was still vaccinating its own people. I cannot overstate the emotional impact of this on the world,” Jaishankar stated.

    During his interaction he also mentioned that the African Union joining the G20 under New Delhi’s presidency, saying that African countries think that India has a ‘conscience’.

    “A second example was Ukraine…A third example would be during our G20. For many years in G20, the African Union wanted a seat. Every G20 would begin like this, on the first day of the G20, everybody tells the African Union not to worry, during this meeting and we’ll take care of you but at the end of the meeting when nothing happened, they say, sorry this time we couldn’t do, next time we will look at it…We took up this cause and pushed it in a way that everybody had to accept it. The African countries do think that India has a conscience. India has a standing, India has a confidence today…” the External Affairs Minister said. (ANI)

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