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India.com
5 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Dont Think We Are Going To Spell Out...: Jaishankars Fresh Warning To Pakistan With Right To Defend Message From US
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Wednesday again highlighted that India will not hesitate to take action if terror attacks like Pahalgam happen again. Addressing the media in Washington after the successful completion of the QUAD summit and bilateral meetings, Jaishankar said that India has communicated very clearly its position of zero tolerance against terrorism. "What we have communicated very clearly is we mean it when we say there is zero tolerance for you look back at the Prime Minister's address to the nation after the cessation of firing on the 10th of May, there were some very clear messages which came out of really for the terrorist groupings and for their sponsors to absorb and reflect on those messages. I don't think we are going to spell out (what India will do) if this (terror attack) happens, what we will do. I mean, no government does that," said Jaishankar. Jaishankar said that he shared India's concern with all QUAD counterparts - the United States, Australia, Japan. The EAM said that India informed the QUAD members of the nature of the terrorist challenge India has confronted over multiple decades. "We are very resolved today to respond to it very firmly and we have the right to defend perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable, they must be brought to justice and that's important because we have to communicate to the world that what we did on 7th May, the objective of Operation Sindoor is that if there are terrorist attacks, we will act against the perpetrators, the supporters, the enablers. That message was conveyed with great clarity," said Jaishankar. EAM Dr S Jaishankar also said that India expects to hold a Quad summit later this year. Sharing details of the QUAD meeting and outcomes, Dr Jaishankar said that the grouping launched the Quad Critical Minerals initiative to focus on the mineral recovery, which is very important for all four countries. "There is the Quad at Sea Ship Observer mission. This involves our coast there is a maritime legal dialogue at the expert level which will be held virtually later this month. We took some steps to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership on Maritime Domain awareness through our Gurugram Fusion Centre," said the EAM. He said that the QUAD members strongly agree that the goal of the grouping is to strengthen strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific and in this meeting, the discussions were largely devoted to enhancing delivery on various initiatives and projects.
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
PM Modi in Ghana: PM Modi kicks off 5-nation tour; emplanes for Ghana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his five-nation tour covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia between July 2-9, 2025. The PM's historic visit to Ghana marks a significant diplomatic milestone in India's outreach to Africa. With trade, health, energy, and capacity-building at the forefront, the visit is poised to recalibrate bilateral relations that have spanned over seven decades. During the two-day visit to Ghana, Mr. Modi will hold high-level talks with President John Dramani Mahama, address Ghana's Parliament, and oversee the signing of several agreements across sectors, including health, agriculture, digital infrastructure, and defence. Also Read | PM Modi embarks on 5-nation visit, says 'India committed to BRICS' Following his visit to Ghana, he is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago on July 3-4, which will be followed by his visit to Argentina. The last stop in his tour will be Namibia, where he will pay tribute to Namibian decolonisation icon Sam Nujoma, who passed away on February 8. Also Read | India's approach to Africa based on mutually-beneficial ties, unlike 'extractive' models: EAM Officials at New Delhi announced that during the visit to Brazil, the two sides are expected to take up defence production and cooperation, as Brazil has displayed interest in the technology for more secure communication and India's Akash surface-to-air missile system that was used during Operation Sindoor. The discussion on defence cooperation between Brazil and India is expected to take place during July 5-8, when Prime Minister Modi will visit Rio De Janeiro and Brasilia.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with US Secy of State Marco Rubio
Washington/New Delhi, July 1 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington. The two sides discussed the bilateral partnership including trade and shared perspectives on regional and global developments. In a post on X, the EAM said: 'A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon, on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting. 'Discussed our bilateral partnership including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. 'Shared perspectives on regional and global developments.'The meeting comes after the EAM, along with his Quad counterparts, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian FM Penny Wong, and Japanese FM Takeshi Iwaya, met for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting. UNI RN
United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral with Japanese FM Takeshi Iwaya on sidelines of Quad
Washington/New Delhi, July 1 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya in Washington today, on the sidelines of the Quad FM's meeting, during which the two sides held a comprehensive discussion on infrastructure, investment and mobility. In a post on X, the EAM said: 'Pleased to meet FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan in New York this morning.'Had comprehensive discussions on infrastructure, investment and mobility. 'Exchanged views on deepening our Quad engagement for a free and open Indo - Pacific.'Our Special, Strategic and Global Partnership continues to deepen and diversify.' In his address, ahead of the meeting, the EAM expressed pleasure in meeting the Japanese minister again, having met him in January this year, and later too. 'I think our relationship has made very good progress,' he said. He said that last month, their two Prime Ministers - Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Ishiba, had an opportunity to interact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, 'and we are now preparing for our annual Summit in Japan, and we are very confident that we could add to the dynamism and the quality of our relationship'.'Our Special, Strategic and Global Partnership, has deepened over the years. It is anchored in mutual trust and respect for each other, and a commitment towards a free and open Indo-Pacific and a rules-based order, and our bilateral relations have also grown at the same time, moving from strength to strength. 'There are some positive developments in our political, security and defense ties, in the growing economic, infrastructure and investment linkages, and in the engagements between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.' UNI RN
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Create An Equilibrium That Is Fair To Us: EAM Jaishankar On India-China Ties
Washington DC: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday emphasised the need to stabilise India's relationship with China by creating a balanced "equilibrium" that is fair to New Delhi's interests. During a fireside chat with Newsweek, Jaishankar outlined India's strategic approach to navigating its position in the Indo-Pacific amid growing tensions between the US and China. He acknowledged the competitive edge in the US-China relationship and its implications for India, noting that both nations have strategic views and tactical approaches toward each other, and India assesses how its interests can be advanced in this landscape. The EAM noted that the relationship between the US and China has acquired a sharper competitive edge, and India is assessing how to advance its interests in this landscape. "There are certain realities of the landscape. One of them is that the relationship between the US and China is not what it used to be. That is, it has acquired a much sharper competitive edge... There'll be an element of tactics to it. There's a larger strategic view that they have of each other that we would look, quite honestly, to see in what way our interests are furthered in this landscape," he stated. Jaishankar highlighted the need to create an equilibrium in the India-China relationship that is fair to India, while also working on convergences with the United States to maximise benefits. "In many ways we have very strong convergences with the United States. At the same time, we are China's largest neighbour... We want stable relations with China. They're a very large trade partner as well, a very imbalanced trade, but still a very large trade account. For how to steady the China relationship, create an equilibrium that is fair to us. At the same time, how do you work the convergences with the United States and get the most out of it that's frankly the way we would approach it," Jaishankar added. The India-China relationship is expected to have reached normalcy after both countries had reached an agreement in October last year on patrolling arrangements in the Depsang Plains and Demchok, two friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The understanding was reached after earlier disengagement in other friction points in eastern Ladakh following meetings at diplomatic and military levels. Turning to India's role in the Indo-Pacific, Jaishankar elaborated the significance of the QUAD alliance, a strategic partnership comprising India, the US, Japan, and Australia, in fostering stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region--noting that the first international meeting of the Trump 2.0 administration was a Quad meeting, underscoring its importance. Jaishankar outlined the Quad's objectives, declaring the Quad as an equal partnership among four nations positioned at the "four corners of the Indo-Pacific", working collaboratively to foster stability and prosperity in region and that the grouping had worked on several issues unrelated to the group's primary concern over China's dominance in the region. "The quad is a very interesting mechanism, partly because it was an international commitment which resurfaced during President Trump's first administration... It was a new commitment made by the United States under President Trump. There's been a lot of progress since 2017 when it was restarted and again, it was interesting that the first international meeting of the Trump 2.0 administration started with a quad meeting," the EAM noted. He outlined the QUAD's objectives, including maritime safety and security, connectivity, technology, pandemic preparedness, and education, with a focus on creating a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. "There are a lot of issues that we need to discuss in the Indo-Pacific. Issues about maritime safety and security, issues about connectivity, issues of technology, issues of pandemic preparedness, and issues of education. You have four countries in a way - four corners of the Indo-Pacific - who have decided that they have a shared interest in creating a stable more prosperous Indo Pacific and are willing to work on a very practical basis. It's a kind of equal arrangement where everybody pays their fair share as you go along," he added. The Quad is a diplomatic partnership among Australia, India, Japan, and the US, committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region that is inclusive and resilient. The Quad's origins date back to the collaboration in response to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
