In his first high-level political engagement in Delhi, Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr Abdullah Abdullah met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday evening at the Hyderabad house.&nbsp;

Dr Abdullah is the chief Afghan government negotiator for the intra-Afghan talks. &nbsp;

During the meeting, Dr Abdullah briefed Doval about the ongoing intra-Afghan talks between Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, with India reiterating support for an "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned, Afghan-controlled" peace process.

Calling the talks "constructive", &nbsp;the senior Afghan politician tweeted, "We discussed the Afghan peace process &amp; the talks in Doha.&nbsp;He assured me of India’s full support for the peace efforts, &amp; that any peace settlement acceptable to Afghans, will have the support of India."

He said, NSA Doval stated that New Delhi "is in favor an independent, democratic, sovereign &amp; peaceful Afghanistan, where no terrorists can operate" for which he thanked India's "continued support for Afghanistan&nbsp;&amp; its constructive role in peace efforts."

Present during the Wednesday meeting were&nbsp;other Afghan dignitaries including Tahir Qadiry, charges d'affaires at the Afghan embassy in Delhi, Mohammad Akram Khpalwak Deputy Chairman of HCNR, Nasrullah Arsalai Senior Adviser &amp; SR of the Chairman for Provincial Affairs, Farida Momand, Member of the Leadership Board of HCNR, Zeya Gul Rezaee Member of the Leadership Board of HCNR, Roz Mohammad Noor Senior Advisor to Chairman HCNR, Amir Mohammad Akhundzada Senior Advisor to Chairman, HCNR, Ahmad Zahir Anwari Special Assistant to Chairman of the HCNR.

From the India side CDS Bipin Rawat, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla , Army Chief Gen Naravane, Dy NSA Pankaj Saran, JS PAI Division, JP Singh and other high ranking Indian officials were present.

This is the first India visit of Dr Abdullah in his present capacity. Last month when intra-Afghan talks began in Doha, Joint Secretary in the Pakistan Afghanistan Iran Division of MEA, JP Singh met him in Qatar. Dr Abdullah will meet PM Modi on Thursday and external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday.

In his first high-level political engagement in Delhi, Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr Abdullah Abdullah met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday evening at the Hyderabad house.

In his first high-level political engagement in Delhi, Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr Abdullah Abdullah met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday evening at the Hyderabad house. Dr Abdullah is the chief Afghan government negotiator for the intra-Afghan talks. During the meeting, Dr Abdullah briefed Doval about the ongoing intra-Afghan talks between Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, with India reiterating support for an "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned, Afghan-controlled" peace process. Calling the talks "constructive", the senior Afghan politician tweeted, "We discussed the Afghan peace process & the talks in Doha. He assured me of India’s full support for the peace efforts, & that any peace settlement acceptable to Afghans, will have the support of India." He said, NSA Doval stated that New Delhi "is in favor an independent, democratic, sovereign & peaceful Afghanistan, where no terrorists can operate" for which he thanked India's "continued support for Afghanistan & its constructive role in peace efforts." Present during the Wednesday meeting were other Afghan dignitaries including Tahir Qadiry, charges d'affaires at the Afghan embassy in Delhi, Mohammad Akram Khpalwak Deputy Chairman of HCNR, Nasrullah Arsalai Senior Adviser & SR of the Chairman for Provincial Affairs, Farida Momand, Member of the Leadership Board of HCNR, Zeya Gul Rezaee Member of the Leadership Board of HCNR, Roz Mohammad Noor Senior Advisor to Chairman HCNR, Amir Mohammad Akhundzada Senior Advisor to Chairman, HCNR, Ahmad Zahir Anwari Special Assistant to Chairman of the HCNR. From the India side CDS Bipin Rawat, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla , Army Chief Gen Naravane, Dy NSA Pankaj Saran, JS PAI Division, JP Singh and other high ranking Indian officials were present. This is the first India visit of Dr Abdullah in his present capacity. Last month when intra-Afghan talks began in Doha, Joint Secretary in the Pakistan Afghanistan Iran Division of MEA, JP Singh met him in Qatar. Dr Abdullah will meet PM Modi on Thursday and external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday.

In first big engagement in Delhi, Dr Abdullah meets NSA Doval, briefs him about intra-Afghan talks

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reminded China that India has free media after the Chinese mission on Wednesday sent a letter to Indian media advising how to report on Taiwan.

The MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava in response to&nbsp;WION said, "I will say, there is a free media in India that reports on the issues as it sees fit."

The letter by Chinese mission came ahead of the Taiwan national day on October 10 which stated, "would like to remind our media friends that there is only one China in the world" and the "Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China."

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The letter by Chinese mission advised, "not to violate the One-China principle", asking the Indian media to not refer Taiwan as a "country" or “The Republic of China” or its Taiwan president Tsai ing-wen as President as it sends "wrong signals to the general public."

The letter came hours after leading national newspapers in India carried full-page advert, on WION running a programme on Taiwanese national day. The programme went on air at 7 pm on Wednesday and again on Thursday at 5.30 pm.

Interestingly, Taiwan foreign minister had also taken note of the Chinese letter and in a strong reaction asked them to get lost.

A tweet by Taiwanese foreign ministry, said, "India is the largest democracy on Earth with a vibrant press &amp; freedom-loving people. But it looks like communist China hoping to march into the subcontinent by imposing censorship."

Adding, "Taiwan's Indian friends will have one reply: GET LOST! JW". The tweet was undersigned with initials — JW or Joseph Wu, the foreign minister of Taiwan.&nbsp;

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reminded China that India has free media after the Chinese mission on Wednesday sent a letter to Indian media advising how to report on Taiwan.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reminded China that India has free media after the Chinese mission on Wednesday sent a letter to Indian media advising how to report on Taiwan. The MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava in response to WION said, "I will say, there is a free media in India that reports on the issues as it sees fit." The letter by Chinese mission came ahead of the Taiwan national day on October 10 which stated, "would like to remind our media friends that there is only one China in the world" and the "Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China." Also read: Get lost, says Taiwan after Chinese mission asks Indian media to follow 'One-China' policy The letter by Chinese mission advised, "not to violate the One-China principle", asking the Indian media to not refer Taiwan as a "country" or “The Republic of China” or its Taiwan president Tsai ing-wen as President as it sends "wrong signals to the general public." The letter came hours after leading national newspapers in India carried full-page advert, on WION running a programme on Taiwanese national day. The programme went on air at 7 pm on Wednesday and again on Thursday at 5.30 pm. Interestingly, Taiwan foreign minister had also taken note of the Chinese letter and in a strong reaction asked them to get lost. A tweet by Taiwanese foreign ministry, said, "India is the largest democracy on Earth with a vibrant press & freedom-loving people. But it looks like communist China hoping to march into the subcontinent by imposing censorship." Adding, "Taiwan's Indian friends will have one reply: GET LOST! JW". The tweet was undersigned with initials — JW or Joseph Wu, the foreign minister of Taiwan.

MEA reminds Beijing, 'Free media in India' after Chinese mission sent letter advising how to report

Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about the intra Afghan talks between the Afghan govt and Taliban underway in Doha and thanked New Delhi for its "principled position" on the Afghan Peace Process.&nbsp;

India's policy on the peace process has been that it should be "Afghan-owned, Afghan-controlled" process.

Dr Abdullah tweeted, "In our friendly discussion we took stock of the latest developments on the Afghan peace process, the talks in Doha, &amp; India’s support for the peace efforts."

During the talks, India assured its "continued support for the peace process"&nbsp;

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson tweeted on the meet, saying PM Modi "reaffirmed our long term commitment to further deepening India-Afghan ties."

Present during the meeting were, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla, NSA Ajit Doval, Tahir Qadiry, charges d'affaires at the Afghan embassy in Delhi.

Dr Abdullah who is the chief Afghan govt negotiator for the intra Afghan talks and is on a 4 day India visit, the first since taking charge of the position.

WION was the first channel to break over the weekend that Dr Abdullah Abdullah will visit India.

Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about the intra Afghan talks between the Afghan govt and Taliban underway in Doha and thanked New Delhi for its "principled position" on the Afghan Peace Process.

Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Dr Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about the intra Afghan talks between the Afghan govt and Taliban underway in Doha and thanked New Delhi for its "principled position" on the Afghan Peace Process. India's policy on the peace process has been that it should be "Afghan-owned, Afghan-controlled" process. Dr Abdullah tweeted, "In our friendly discussion we took stock of the latest developments on the Afghan peace process, the talks in Doha, & India’s support for the peace efforts." During the talks, India assured its "continued support for the peace process" Ministry of external affairs spokesperson tweeted on the meet, saying PM Modi "reaffirmed our long term commitment to further deepening India-Afghan ties." Present during the meeting were, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla, NSA Ajit Doval, Tahir Qadiry, charges d'affaires at the Afghan embassy in Delhi. Dr Abdullah who is the chief Afghan govt negotiator for the intra Afghan talks and is on a 4 day India visit, the first since taking charge of the position. WION was the first channel to break over the weekend that Dr Abdullah Abdullah will visit India.

Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah meets PM Modi; briefs about intra-Afghan talks in Doha

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to wish him a&nbsp;happy birthday&nbsp;and to discuss&nbsp;his upcoming India visit. President Putin is expected to visit India before year-end for the annual India Russia summit that takes place alternatively between the two countries.&nbsp;

A release from Indian Prime Minister's office said, "Prime Minister recalled his long association and friendship with His Excellency Putin, and appreciated the personal role that the latter has played in nurturing the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations."

Adding, "Prime Minister expressed his keenness to welcome President Putin in India, as soon as possible after the normalisation of the public health situation."

PM Modi was amongst the first world leaders to call President Putin on his birthday. Last month, the Russian President had called PM Modi to wish him on his birthday.&nbsp; 
 
During the talks, COVID pandemic was also discussed. Russia will be supplying its COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V to India, subject to regulatory approval. India had also reached out to Moscow, supplying the country with anti covid drug HCQ.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to wish him a happy birthday and to discuss his upcoming India visit. President Putin is expected to visit India before year-end for the annual India Russia summit that takes place alternatively between the two countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to wish him a happy birthday and to discuss his upcoming India visit. President Putin is expected to visit India before year-end for the annual India Russia summit that takes place alternatively between the two countries. A release from Indian Prime Minister's office said, "Prime Minister recalled his long association and friendship with His Excellency Putin, and appreciated the personal role that the latter has played in nurturing the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations." Adding, "Prime Minister expressed his keenness to welcome President Putin in India, as soon as possible after the normalisation of the public health situation." PM Modi was amongst the first world leaders to call President Putin on his birthday. Last month, the Russian President had called PM Modi to wish him on his birthday. During the talks, COVID pandemic was also discussed. Russia will be supplying its COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V to India, subject to regulatory approval. India had also reached out to Moscow, supplying the country with anti covid drug HCQ.

Russian president's India visit discussed during PM Modi's call with Putin on his birthday

India has briefed envoys of Nordic and Baltic countries in Delhi on the current situation with China,&nbsp;as the&nbsp;Line of Actual Control remains tense&nbsp;due to Chinese presence.&nbsp;India, China ties have gone southward since May after the Chinese side tried to change the "patrolling pattern" at LAC, followed by Galwan incident in June in which India lost 20 of its soldiers.

During the meeting that happened on Monday, Secretary (Economic Relation) Rahul Chhabra and Secretary (West) Vikas Swarup were present, with the key focus on&nbsp;the further development of economic ties.

Nordic countries consist of countries of Northern Europe -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden while Baltic countries consist of countries bordering Baltic sea--Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.&nbsp;

In 2018, the first India-Nordic summit happened in Sweden, with plans underway to host the 2nd India Nordic summit in Denmark. Vice&nbsp;President had visited all 3 Baltic countries in 2019 as part of New Delhi's reach out.

Ministry of the external affair has been meeting envoys of various groupings, and in the past, a meet with ASEAN envoy happened.&nbsp;

India has briefed envoys of Nordic and Baltic countries in Delhi on the current situation with China, as the Line of Actual Control remains tense due to Chinese presence.

India has briefed envoys of Nordic and Baltic countries in Delhi on the current situation with China, as the Line of Actual Control remains tense due to Chinese presence. India, China ties have gone southward since May after the Chinese side tried to change the "patrolling pattern" at LAC, followed by Galwan incident in June in which India lost 20 of its soldiers. During the meeting that happened on Monday, Secretary (Economic Relation) Rahul Chhabra and Secretary (West) Vikas Swarup were present, with the key focus on the further development of economic ties. Nordic countries consist of countries of Northern Europe -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden while Baltic countries consist of countries bordering Baltic sea--Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. In 2018, the first India-Nordic summit happened in Sweden, with plans underway to host the 2nd India Nordic summit in Denmark. Vice President had visited all 3 Baltic countries in 2019 as part of New Delhi's reach out. Ministry of the external affair has been meeting envoys of various groupings, and in the past, a meet with ASEAN envoy happened.

India briefs envoys of Nordic & Baltic countries on LAC situation with China

In a hard-hitting reaction, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu on Wednesday asked the Chinese mission to "get lost" after the latter asked Indian media to follow "One-China" policy".

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A tweet by Taiwanese foreign ministry, said, "India is the largest democracy on Earth with a vibrant press &amp; freedom-loving people. But it looks like Communist China hoping to march into the subcontinent by imposing censorship."

"Taiwan's Indian friends will have one reply: GET LOST! JW", it said. The tweet was undersigned with initials - JW or Joseph Wu, the foreign minister of Taiwan.&nbsp;

Ahead of Taiwan's National Day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi wrote to Indian media and called upon them to not refer to Taiwan as a "nation".

Chinese mission in the letter said, "would like to remind our media friends that there is only One-China in the world" and the "Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China."

&nbsp;"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honour their commitment to the One-China policy, which is also the long-standing official position of the Indian government," it said.

The letter came hours after leading National Newspapers in India carried full-page advert, on WION running a programme on Taiwanese national day. The programme went on air at 7 pm on Wednesday and will again go on air on Thursday at 5.30 pm.

The letter by Chinese mission also hoped, "Indian media can stick to Indian government's position on Taiwan question and do not violate the One-China principle", asking the Indian media to not refer Taiwan as a "country" or “The Republic of China” or its Taiwan president Tsai ing-wen as President as it sends "wrong signals to the general public."

October, 10, 2011 marks the start of Wuchang uprising leading to the end of China's Qing Dynasty and establishment of the Republic of China. This day is marked in Taiwan, and this year will be celebrated amid tensions between China and Taiwan.

In a hard-hitting reaction, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu on Wednesday asked the Chinese mission to "get lost" after the latter asked Indian media to follow "One-China" policy".

In a hard-hitting reaction, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu on Wednesday asked the Chinese mission to "get lost" after the latter asked Indian media to follow "One-China" policy". Also Read: Ahead of Taiwan's National Day, China asks Indian media to follow One-China policy A tweet by Taiwanese foreign ministry, said, "India is the largest democracy on Earth with a vibrant press & freedom-loving people. But it looks like Communist China hoping to march into the subcontinent by imposing censorship." "Taiwan's Indian friends will have one reply: GET LOST! JW", it said. The tweet was undersigned with initials - JW or Joseph Wu, the foreign minister of Taiwan. Ahead of Taiwan's National Day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi wrote to Indian media and called upon them to not refer to Taiwan as a "nation". Chinese mission in the letter said, "would like to remind our media friends that there is only One-China in the world" and the "Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China." "Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honour their commitment to the One-China policy, which is also the long-standing official position of the Indian government," it said. The letter came hours after leading National Newspapers in India carried full-page advert, on WION running a programme on Taiwanese national day. The programme went on air at 7 pm on Wednesday and will again go on air on Thursday at 5.30 pm. The letter by Chinese mission also hoped, "Indian media can stick to Indian government's position on Taiwan question and do not violate the One-China principle", asking the Indian media to not refer Taiwan as a "country" or “The Republic of China” or its Taiwan president Tsai ing-wen as President as it sends "wrong signals to the general public." October, 10, 2011 marks the start of Wuchang uprising leading to the end of China's Qing Dynasty and establishment of the Republic of China. This day is marked in Taiwan, and this year will be celebrated amid tensions between China and Taiwan.

Get lost, says Taiwan after Chinese mission asks Indian media to follow 'One-China' policy

Ahead of Taiwan's National Day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi has asked Indian media to follow "One-China" policy and not refer to Taiwan as a "nation".

Ahead of Taiwan's National Day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi has asked Indian media to follow "One-China" policy and not refer to Taiwan as a "nation". Also Read: Taiwan says has spent almost $900 million scrambling against China this year In a letter to the Indian media, the Chinese mission said, "would like to remind our media friends that there is only one China in the world" and the "Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China." Further explaining, "Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honour their commitment to the One-China policy, which is also the long-standing official position of the Indian government." The letter came hours after leading National Newspapers in India carried full-page advert, on WION running a programme on Taiwanese national day. The programme will go on air on Wednesday at 7 pm and Thursday at 5.30 pm. The letter by Chinese mission also hoped, "Indian media can stick to Indian government's position on Taiwan question and do not violate the One-China principle", asking the Indian media to not refer Taiwan as a "country" or “The Republic of China” or its Taiwan president Tsai ing-wen as President as it sends "wrong signals to the general public." October 10, 2011, marks the start of Wuchang Uprising leading to the end of China's Qing Dynasty and establishment of the Republic of China. This day is marked in Taiwan, and this year will be celebrated amid tensions between China and Taiwan.

Ahead of Taiwan's National Day, China asks Indian media to follow One-China policy

India and Japan have finalised text of the cybersecurity agreement that promotes cooperation in security and resilience in the areas of Critical Information Infrastructure, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Earlier on Wednesday in Tokyo, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Japanese FM Motegi Toshimitsu for the 13th India-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. EAM is on a 2 day Japan visit, and on the first day participated in the Quad--India, Japan, US, Australia FMs meet.

During the meet, the Indian read out said, both the ministers emphasized that a "free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region" must be premised on "diversified and resilient supply chains" and welcomed the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative between India, Japan, Australia agreed last month.

Both sides reaffirmed "similarities in their respective Indo-Pacific visions," that are based on "rule of law and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity". The calls for respect for territorial integrity comes amid Chinese aggressiveness, in South China Sea, with India at Line of Actual control in Eastern Ladakh and with Japan in Senkaku Islands.

Japan has agreed to be the "lead partner in the connectivity pillar" of the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI). The initiative was proposed by Indian PM in November at the East Asia Summit in Bangkok.

Other key issues discussed between the 2 foreign ministers were UN Reforms, North Korea developments.

India and Japan have finalised text of the cybersecurity agreement that promotes cooperation in security and resilience in the areas of Critical Information Infrastructure, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI).

India and Japan have finalised text of the cybersecurity agreement that promotes cooperation in security and resilience in the areas of Critical Information Infrastructure, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI). Earlier on Wednesday in Tokyo, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Japanese FM Motegi Toshimitsu for the 13th India-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. EAM is on a 2 day Japan visit, and on the first day participated in the Quad--India, Japan, US, Australia FMs meet. During the meet, the Indian read out said, both the ministers emphasized that a "free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region" must be premised on "diversified and resilient supply chains" and welcomed the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative between India, Japan, Australia agreed last month. Both sides reaffirmed "similarities in their respective Indo-Pacific visions," that are based on "rule of law and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity". The calls for respect for territorial integrity comes amid Chinese aggressiveness, in South China Sea, with India at Line of Actual control in Eastern Ladakh and with Japan in Senkaku Islands. Japan has agreed to be the "lead partner in the connectivity pillar" of the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI). The initiative was proposed by Indian PM in November at the East Asia Summit in Bangkok. Other key issues discussed between the 2 foreign ministers were UN Reforms, North Korea developments.

India and Japan agree on cyber security agreement on 5G, AI cooperation 

QUAD foreign ministers meet - India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have met in Tokyo. While they have been in touch with each other for past few months, amid the covid crisis--this is the first in-person meeting between the two.

This is also the first meeting Jaishankar and Pompeo amid India-China tensions since May of this year. Both countries have seen increased convergencies on several issues, from security to Indo Pacific.

Later today in Tokyo foreign minister of all four Quad countries - India, US, Japan and Australia will meet. US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will be present in the meet for the face to face meeting, a first amid the pandemic.

This is the second such Quad FMs meet. Last year, all FMs of Quad countries met on the sidelines of the United Nations General assembly.

This will be first such major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga. The grouping, whose focus is on "free and open" Indo Pacific is viewed suspiciously by China.

QUAD foreign ministers meet - India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have met in Tokyo. While they have been in touch with each other for past few months, amid the covid crisis--this is the first in-person meeting between the two.

QUAD foreign ministers meet - India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have met in Tokyo. While they have been in touch with each other for past few months, amid the covid crisis--this is the first in-person meeting between the two. This is also the first meeting Jaishankar and Pompeo amid India-China tensions since May of this year. Both countries have seen increased convergencies on several issues, from security to Indo Pacific. Later today in Tokyo foreign minister of all four Quad countries - India, US, Japan and Australia will meet. US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will be present in the meet for the face to face meeting, a first amid the pandemic. This is the second such Quad FMs meet. Last year, all FMs of Quad countries met on the sidelines of the United Nations General assembly. This will be first such major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga. The grouping, whose focus is on "free and open" Indo Pacific is viewed suspiciously by China.

QUAD foreign ministers meet: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meet in Tokyo

The Chief Afghan government Negotiator for intra-Afghan Talks,&nbsp; Dr Abdullah Abdullah has lauded New Delhi’s continuous support to the government and people of Afghanistan.&nbsp;

“India is a strategic partner of Afghanistan,” said Dr Abdullah Abdullah.

His comments come&nbsp;as he begins his four day India visit during which he will call on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and other top Indian officials.&nbsp;

WION was the first channel over the weekend to break the story.

Dr Abdullah in a series of tweets ahead of the visit said, "Our historical relations with India is very important to us&nbsp;&amp; the role of India in establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan and the region is vital".

He will be briefing Indian officials, during the visit about the peace process and "need for regional consensus", he tweeted.

This is his first visit to New Delhi as the chief negotiator and chief of High Council for National Reconciliation.&nbsp;

His visit to India, at the official invitation by the Indian Govt, comes even as last month saw the beginning of intra-Afghan talks in Doha between Afghan Govt and Taliban.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had joined the intra-Afghan talks ceremony on 12th Sept virtually, with Joint Secretary in Pakistan Afghanistan and Iran division JP Singh visiting Doha for it. JS PAI during the visit had met Dr Abdullah Abdullah.

Since then US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad &amp; Senior Afghan politician Abdul Rashid Dostum has been to India, signifying New Delhi's role in the peace process.

The Chief Afghan government Negotiator for intra-Afghan Talks, Dr Abdullah Abdullah has lauded New Delhi’s continuous support to the government and people of Afghanistan.

The Chief Afghan government Negotiator for intra-Afghan Talks, Dr Abdullah Abdullah has lauded New Delhi’s continuous support to the government and people of Afghanistan. “India is a strategic partner of Afghanistan,” said Dr Abdullah Abdullah. His comments come as he begins his four day India visit during which he will call on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and other top Indian officials. WION was the first channel over the weekend to break the story. Dr Abdullah in a series of tweets ahead of the visit said, "Our historical relations with India is very important to us & the role of India in establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan and the region is vital". He will be briefing Indian officials, during the visit about the peace process and "need for regional consensus", he tweeted. This is his first visit to New Delhi as the chief negotiator and chief of High Council for National Reconciliation. His visit to India, at the official invitation by the Indian Govt, comes even as last month saw the beginning of intra-Afghan talks in Doha between Afghan Govt and Taliban. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had joined the intra-Afghan talks ceremony on 12th Sept virtually, with Joint Secretary in Pakistan Afghanistan and Iran division JP Singh visiting Doha for it. JS PAI during the visit had met Dr Abdullah Abdullah. Since then US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad & Senior Afghan politician Abdul Rashid Dostum has been to India, signifying New Delhi's role in the peace process.

India is a strategic partner of Afghanistan: Top peace negotiator Dr Abdullah Abdullah

India has slammed United Nation's Resident Coordinator Renata Lok-Dessallien's comments on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-and-rahul-gandhi-visit-hathras-say-victims-family-wants-judicial-inquiry-332330">Hathras</a> and Balarampur cases, calling them "unwarranted comments" and since the "investigation process is still underway" any "unnecessary comments by an external agency are best avoided."

The ministry of external affairs in a strongly worded statement said, "UN Resident Coordinator in India should be aware that these cases have been taken extremely seriously by the government", reminding the top UN diplomat in Delhi that, "Constitution guarantees equality to all citizens of India. As a democracy, we have a time-tested record of providing justice to all sections of our society.”

The UN resident coordinator had issued a statement on Sunday saying it is "profoundly saddened and concerned" at the continuing cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India.

The statement said, "steps being taken by the Government of India to strengthen safety measures for women and girls are welcome and urgent" and "we support the Prime Minister’s call for strict action against the culprits" but said, "entrenched social norms and behaviour of men and boys that lead to gender-based violence must be addressed."

India has slammed United Nation's Resident Coordinator Renata Lok-Dessallien's comments on Hathras and Balarampur cases, calling them "unwarranted comments" and since the "investigation process is still underway" any "unnecessary comments by an external agency are best avoided.

India has slammed United Nation's Resident Coordinator Renata Lok-Dessallien's comments on Hathras and Balarampur cases, calling them "unwarranted comments" and since the "investigation process is still underway" any "unnecessary comments by an external agency are best avoided." The ministry of external affairs in a strongly worded statement said, "UN Resident Coordinator in India should be aware that these cases have been taken extremely seriously by the government", reminding the top UN diplomat in Delhi that, "Constitution guarantees equality to all citizens of India. As a democracy, we have a time-tested record of providing justice to all sections of our society.” The UN resident coordinator had issued a statement on Sunday saying it is "profoundly saddened and concerned" at the continuing cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India. The statement said, "steps being taken by the Government of India to strengthen safety measures for women and girls are welcome and urgent" and "we support the Prime Minister’s call for strict action against the culprits" but said, "entrenched social norms and behaviour of men and boys that lead to gender-based violence must be addressed."

'Time-tested record of providing justice': MEA slams UN top diplomat's remark on Hathras case

Quad countries India, Japan, US and Australia foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday in Tokyo at 5 pm local time or 1.30 pm IST. &nbsp;

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Foreign ministers of all four Quad countries - US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, Indian External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will be present for the face-to-face meeting, a first amid the pandemic.

It is the second such Quad FMs meet. Last year, all FMs of Quad countries had met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA).

Ministry of external affairs in a release said,"Foreign Ministers shall discuss the post-COVID-19 international order and the need for a coordinated response to the various challenges emerging from the pandemic."

The release said, four ministers, will also "discuss regional issues and collectively affirm the importance of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific."

On the sidelines of the meet, EAM will also have bilaterals with his Quad counterparts, including the US Secretary of State. It takes place even as India and the US are getting ready for 2+2 foreign and defence ministers meeting that will take place later this month.

It is the first major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga, the grouping whose focus is on "free and open" Indo-Pacific which is viewed suspiciously by China.&nbsp;

Quad countries India, Japan, US and Australia foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday in Tokyo at 5 pm local time or 1.30 pm IST. Also Read: PM Modi, Chinese President Xi to attend BRICS summit 'virtually' on November 17 Foreign ministers of all four Quad countries - US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, Indian External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will be present for the face-to-face meeting, a first amid the pandemic.

Quad countries India, Japan, US and Australia foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday in Tokyo at 5 pm local time or 1.30 pm IST. Also Read: PM Modi, Chinese President Xi to attend BRICS summit 'virtually' on November 17 Foreign ministers of all four Quad countries - US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, Indian External Affairs minister S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will be present for the face-to-face meeting, a first amid the pandemic. It is the second such Quad FMs meet. Last year, all FMs of Quad countries had met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). Ministry of external affairs in a release said,"Foreign Ministers shall discuss the post-COVID-19 international order and the need for a coordinated response to the various challenges emerging from the pandemic." The release said, four ministers, will also "discuss regional issues and collectively affirm the importance of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific." On the sidelines of the meet, EAM will also have bilaterals with his Quad counterparts, including the US Secretary of State. It takes place even as India and the US are getting ready for 2+2 foreign and defence ministers meeting that will take place later this month. It is the first major diplomatic engagement of the new Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga, the grouping whose focus is on "free and open" Indo-Pacific which is viewed suspiciously by China.

QUAD foreign ministers to meet on Tuesday in Tokyo

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