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United News of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Amid rising Iran-Israel conflict, EAM speaks with counterparts in UAE, Armenia
New Delhi, June 16 (UNI) Amid the continued missile attacks between Iran and Israel, India has been in touch with the UAE and Armenia in the likely evacuation of some 1,300 Indian students stuck in Iran. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from both the UAE and Armenia today. Armenia shares a land border with Iran while UAE shares a maritime border. EAM Jaishankar spoke with the Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of UAE Abdullah bin Zayed during which they discussed the current situation in the Middle East and the role of diplomacy. 'Had a telecon with DPM & FM @ABZayed of UAE on the current situation in West Asia and the role of diplomacy. 'Agreed to remain in touch. On his conversation with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan, EAM Jaishankar said they discussed the current situation in the region and their bilateral cooperation. 'Spoke with FM @AraratMirzoyan of Armenia. 'Discussed ongoing developments in the region and our close cooperation.' The Indian Embassy in Tehran has said it is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging with Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that in some cases, Indian students are being relocated with the Embassy's facilitation to safer places within Iran. Other feasible options are also under examination. Further updates will follow, it added. Separately, the Indian Embassy is in touch with Indian community leaders regarding their welfare and safety. There are around 1,300 Kashmiri students currently studying in Iran who are stranded amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has appealed to PM Modi for emergency evacuation of the stranded Kashmiri students from Iran amid the conflict. UNI RN
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
EAM Jaishankar in Netherlands: Pakistan must face consequences if terror continues
The Hague [Netherlands], May 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his official visit to the Netherlands, said Pakistan must face consequences if cross-border terror attacks continue. In an interview with Dutch daily de Volkskrant, EAM Jaishankar referred to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and stated that the Pakistani military leadership holds extreme religious views. 'We want a definitive end to terrorism. Our message is therefore: yes, the ceasefire has put an end to military actions against each other for now, but if the terrorist attacks from Pakistan continue, there will be consequences. The Pakistanis must understand that very well.' EAM Jaishankar was in the Netherlands in place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who cancelled his planned state visit due to the recent military exchange between India and Pakistan. The visit focused on economic cooperation and counterterrorism, as well as preparatory discussions for PM Modi's rescheduled visit later this year. Bilateral issues discussed included Dutch arms supplies to Pakistan, which were previously raised by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi with Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in March. When asked whether he was implying that Pakistan supports terrorism, EAM Jaishankar responded: 'I am not suggesting that, I am stating that. Suppose that there were large military centres in the middle of a city like Amsterdam where tens of thousands of people gathered for military training, would you say that your government knows nothing about that? Of course not.' 'We should not go along with the narrative that Pakistan does not know what is going on. The most notorious terrorists on the United Nations (UN) sanctions list are all in Pakistan. They operate in the big cities, in broad daylight. Their addresses are known. Their activities are known. Their mutual contacts are known. So let's not pretend that Pakistan is not involved. The state is involved. The army is up to its neck in it.' On whether terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is linked to the broader Kashmir dispute, EAM Jaishankar said: 'No, for us terrorism is an independent, completely unacceptable international crime that should not be condoned or justified.' He added: 'The terrorists targeted the vibrant tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir with their attack. So they are prepared to destroy things in Kashmir for their own, very limited, selfish purposes. They also deliberately gave the attack a very religious tint (Hindu versus Muslim, ed.). The world should not accept such practices.' On Kashmir's political status, EAM Jaishankar said: 'As for Jammu and Kashmir, it is a historical fact that it joined India when India and Pakistan separated in 1947. Our position is that the illegal occupiers should return their illegally occupied parts to the rightful owner. And that is us.' Asked whether the international community could mediate in the Kashmir dispute, EAM Jaishankar said: 'No, it is a bilateral issue between the countries involved.' When asked about mediation offers such as that from US President Donald Trump, he replied: 'As I said, this is something we will do together with Pakistan.' EAM Jaishankar also held discussions on enhancing economic and technological cooperation between India and the Netherlands. In addition to traditional sectors such as hydraulic engineering, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals, EAM Jaishankar said India is focused on new areas including semiconductors and sustainable energy, particularly green hydrogen. He also sought Dutch support for accelerating negotiations on the India-European Union free trade agreement, which India hopes to conclude by the end of 2025. 'After Germany, you are India's largest trading partner within the European Union and the fourth largest investor in India worldwide,' EAM Jaishankar said. He added that he has been visiting the Netherlands for more than thirty years due to family ties. Responding to concerns about India's agricultural market protections, EAM Jaishankar said: 'Europe is also shielding its own markets, even more than we are. I am not making sweeping statements about things that are still under negotiation. But to reach a trade agreement, you have to understand the realities of each other's societies. We are a country of small farmers with small plots of land. People have at most a few cattle. We do not have a history of subsidized agriculture, like you do. If small farmers from India had to compete with large, commercial, subsidized European farmers, that would be unfair.' On India's ambition in global manufacturing, he said: 'Our hope is indeed that the manufacturing of products in India will grow and that we will be more integrated into global production chains. New technology can be an entry point. So our interests in market access cover a much broader spectrum of modern products, such as electronic hardware, chemicals or all kinds of pharmaceuticals.' Asked whether India sees itself in a global leadership role, EAM Jaishankar said: 'Certainly, but our geopolitical tradition, as a post-colonial society in Asia, is different from that of the West. We have positions and we propagate them, but we also want to respect other people's sensitivities and sovereignty. That is different from the Western tradition, in which you impose your positions on other countries.' He said India supports reform of global institutions and seeks a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. 'That permanent seat on the Security Council is indeed one of our goals. We believe that if the much-needed reform of the UN and the Security Council finally comes about, we will receive a lot of support for our claim.' 'Many international initiatives have come from India in recent years. We understand what our position entails. We are now the fourth largest economy in the world, we have just overtaken Japan. And we know that that comes with responsibilities. We are ready.' On the question of India mediating in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, EAM Jaishankar said: 'India has a position that many countries in the Global South probably share. We strive for a peaceful solution to this conflict. If we can do something about it, we are open to it. But of course this depends on the parties involved.' Asked why India has not imposed sanctions on Russia, he said: 'That sanction culture is a very Western way of maintaining international relations. We do not do national sanctions.' When asked why India does not take public international stances similar to other post-colonial states such as South Africa, EAM Jaishankar said: 'I conduct a foreign policy that suits our national character and our national interests. Following your logic, I can also say: why doesn't Europe behave more like us? That would be a good idea.' India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. (ANI)
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Russia's Lavrov speaks to EAM Jaishankar amid rising tensions with Pakistan
EAM Jaishankar and Sergei Lavrov NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his counterpart from Russia, Sergey Lavrov , and discussed escalating India-Pakistan tensions amid following Pahalgam terror attack , which claimed 26 lives. According to the Russian foreign ministry, the two ministers also discussed the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest levels. On April 22, gunmen attacked on innocent tourists who were there to enjoy the scenic beauty of "mini Switzerland." The attack, the deadliest in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike, targeted mostly tourists and was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). TRF later denied involvement in the attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Maryland: Gov May Cover Your Cost To Install Solar If You Live In These Zip Codes Energy Bill Cruncher Learn More Undo Both the ministers discussed issues of Russian-Indian cooperation and the aggravation of Indian-Pakistani relations following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. "Sergey Lavrov called for settling disagreements between New Delhi and Islamabad on a bilateral basis by political and diplomatic means per the provisions of the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999," the Russian federation said in a statement. Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, the Central government announced several diplomatic measures, such as closing the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, giving them 40 hours to return to their country, and reducing the number of officers in the High Commissions on both sides.
