India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human rights council after they raked Kashmir at the Geneva-based body.&nbsp;

First Secretary at Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Pawan Badhe said, India doesn't need "unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities" and "is an epicentre of terrorism..(with) the distinction of providing pensions to individuals on UN Sanctions list and has a Prime Minister who proudly admits training tens of thousands of terrorists to fight in Jammu and Kashmir."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-violates-sco-charter-puts-map-showing-kashmir-in-sco-nsa-meet-as-india-protests-327747" hreflang="en">Pakistan violates SCO charter, puts map showing Kashmir in SCO NSA meet as India protests</a>

Highlighting how, "mass influx of outsiders has whittled down the number of Kashmiris to an insignificant number in Pakistan", Pavan in India's right of reply highlighted how, "Thousands of Sikh, Hindus and Christian minority women and girls have been subjected to abductions, forced marriages and conversions in Pakistan.'

Pakistan has been raking Kashmir at various international forums, and last year saw Pakistani foreign minister, SM Qureshi, in the backdrop of revocation of special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, visiting Geneva&nbsp;himself but got no traction.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/focus-on-saving-lives-as-well-as-livelihoods-india-lists-covid-19-strategy-at-un-327721" hreflang="en">Focus on saving lives as well as livelihoods, India lists COVID-19 strategy at UN</a>

On OIC, the Indian diplomat said, it has "no locus standi to comment on internal affairs of India" and the grouping of Islamic countries has "allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan to subverse its own agenda", suggesting, "It’s for the members of the to decide if it is in their interests to allow Pakistan to do so."

On Turkey, Pavan said, can "only advise Turkey to refrain from commenting on the internal affairs of India and develop a better understanding of the democratic practices."

Turkey in the last few years has grown closer to Pakistan and has been raking Kashmir at international forums like UN. The country's closeness to Islamabad, many attribute to a possible transfer&nbsp;of nuclear know-how.

India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human rights council after they raked Kashmir at the Geneva-based body.

India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human rights council after they raked Kashmir at the Geneva-based body. First Secretary at Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Pawan Badhe said, India doesn't need "unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities" and "is an epicentre of terrorism..(with) the distinction of providing pensions to individuals on UN Sanctions list and has a Prime Minister who proudly admits training tens of thousands of terrorists to fight in Jammu and Kashmir." Also read: Pakistan violates SCO charter, puts map showing Kashmir in SCO NSA meet as India protests Highlighting how, "mass influx of outsiders has whittled down the number of Kashmiris to an insignificant number in Pakistan", Pavan in India's right of reply highlighted how, "Thousands of Sikh, Hindus and Christian minority women and girls have been subjected to abductions, forced marriages and conversions in Pakistan.' Pakistan has been raking Kashmir at various international forums, and last year saw Pakistani foreign minister, SM Qureshi, in the backdrop of revocation of special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, visiting Geneva himself but got no traction. Also read: Focus on saving lives as well as livelihoods, India lists COVID-19 strategy at UN On OIC, the Indian diplomat said, it has "no locus standi to comment on internal affairs of India" and the grouping of Islamic countries has "allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan to subverse its own agenda", suggesting, "It’s for the members of the to decide if it is in their interests to allow Pakistan to do so." On Turkey, Pavan said, can "only advise Turkey to refrain from commenting on the internal affairs of India and develop a better understanding of the democratic practices." Turkey in the last few years has grown closer to Pakistan and has been raking Kashmir at international forums like UN. The country's closeness to Islamabad, many attribute to a possible transfer of nuclear know-how.

India slams Pakistan, Turkey and OIC at human rights council after they rake Kashmir

Even as intra-Afghan talks -- or talks between Afghan government and Taliban begin in Doha, India and US have agreed that the Afghan peace process should lead to a "political roadmap and ceasefire".

This was stated in a statement of US embassy on US Special Envoy on Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad's one day Delhi visit.

During his Delhi visit, which comes four days after Intra Afghan talks ceremony in Doha, Khalilzad held meetings with India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Present in the meeting were Foreign secretary Harsh V Shringla, Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan and Iran division in MEA JP Singh.

The US read out of the meet said, "The Afghan sides should ensure their territory must not be used by any terrorist group against any other country." This is a point also raised by external affairs minister during his speech at the intra Afghan talks ceremony on Saturday which he addressed virtually. According to a UN report, 6000- 6500 Pakistani terrorists are based in Pakistan.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/taliban-will-cooperate-to-bring-back-peace-in-afghanistan-khalilzad-310750" hreflang="en">Taliban will cooperate to bring back peace in Afghanistan: Khalilzad</a>

Ambassador Khalilzad "stressed regional and international support is critical for the success of these negotiations and the implementation of any agreement" and &nbsp;"India and the United States will work together in support of this objective."

The US readout further added both sides have "similar views on the importance of long term assistance, trade, and investment for consolidating a peace agreement for the benefit of the people of Afghanistan, the region, and beyond."

India has played an important role in connectivity when it comes to Afghanistan via the Chabahar port in Iran and the India Afghanistan air corridor. It has also emerged as an important developmental partner of the country.

Meanwhile, Indian government sources told WION that, "Khalilzad appreciated India’s participation in the Intra-Afghan Negotiations.." and "briefed about the US assessment the talks and shared the US perspective on the Afghan peace process."

Both sides while discussing "future steps and possible cooperation between India and the US in furthering the Afghan peace process" also "deliberated upon how to promote regional and international cooperation with regard to Afghanistan."

Khalilzad had visited India earlier this year on May 7. This is his 5th visit to India since January 2019.

Even as intra-Afghan talks -- or talks between Afghan government and Taliban begin in Doha, India and US have agreed that the Afghan peace process should lead to a "political roadmap and ceasefire".

Even as intra-Afghan talks -- or talks between Afghan government and Taliban begin in Doha, India and US have agreed that the Afghan peace process should lead to a "political roadmap and ceasefire". This was stated in a statement of US embassy on US Special Envoy on Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad's one day Delhi visit. During his Delhi visit, which comes four days after Intra Afghan talks ceremony in Doha, Khalilzad held meetings with India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Present in the meeting were Foreign secretary Harsh V Shringla, Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan and Iran division in MEA JP Singh. The US read out of the meet said, "The Afghan sides should ensure their territory must not be used by any terrorist group against any other country." This is a point also raised by external affairs minister during his speech at the intra Afghan talks ceremony on Saturday which he addressed virtually. According to a UN report, 6000- 6500 Pakistani terrorists are based in Pakistan. Also read: Taliban will cooperate to bring back peace in Afghanistan: Khalilzad Ambassador Khalilzad "stressed regional and international support is critical for the success of these negotiations and the implementation of any agreement" and "India and the United States will work together in support of this objective." The US readout further added both sides have "similar views on the importance of long term assistance, trade, and investment for consolidating a peace agreement for the benefit of the people of Afghanistan, the region, and beyond." India has played an important role in connectivity when it comes to Afghanistan via the Chabahar port in Iran and the India Afghanistan air corridor. It has also emerged as an important developmental partner of the country. Meanwhile, Indian government sources told WION that, "Khalilzad appreciated India’s participation in the Intra-Afghan Negotiations.." and "briefed about the US assessment the talks and shared the US perspective on the Afghan peace process." Both sides while discussing "future steps and possible cooperation between India and the US in furthering the Afghan peace process" also "deliberated upon how to promote regional and international cooperation with regard to Afghanistan." Khalilzad had visited India earlier this year on May 7. This is his 5th visit to India since January 2019.

Khalilzad in Delhi: India, US agree that Afghan peace process should lead to political roadmap, ceasefire

India on the 3rd anniversary of India-UN Development Partnership Fund has highlighted how its focus has been on "cooperation over conflict" and amidst the COVID pandemic it reached out to countries.

India's envoy to United Nations, TS Tirumurti at an event in New York said," India has through history prioritized cooperation over conflict, co-existence over the competition, sharing over receiving, plurality over hegemony and inclusivity and democracy over exclusion and control. This has underpinned our approach to development cooperation as well."

The Fund was established in 2017 in collaboration with the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation. It is currently undertaking 59 development projects in 48 developing countries through $47.8 million in contributions from a $150 million multi-year pledge by the Indian government.

In a veiled message on Pakistan and China, the envoy said, "at a time when some countries are busy taking undue advantage ofCOVID-19 to spread divisive disinformation or to enhance even more their support to terrorism or to adopt aggressive policies "India's answer has been to "immediately come to the support of countries vulnerable to the pandemic, rush urgently needed medical supplies, strengthen national health capacities and mitigate the diverse socio-economic impact of this crisis."

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Fund provided financial support to nine developing countries to procure medical supplies and protective equipment as well as to implement socio-economic response measures. These were Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu.

The Fund has made contributions in the area of poverty reduction. For example, in Chad, a project trained 200 local farmers in innovative farming techniques. Across 7 Pacific Island Countries, the fund supported climate resilience project like climate early warning system, including installation of weather monitoring equipment.

It is much appreciated by everyone especially the Pacific Islands countries and the Caribbean.

Envoy of Kiribati to UN said, "India is taking good leadership of the multilateral partnership" while Antigua and Barbuda envoy said, "The Fund has been extremely cooperative with us. PM has asked to offer congratulations to PM and Govt and people of India for the partnership."

In the neighbourhood, Maldives envoy to UN lauded India by saying "everyone has to follow India’s lead as an example of multilateralism" while Nepal envoy said," Nepal is one of the beneficiaries of India’s generous assistance. Appreciate India’s efforts on South-South cooperation".

India on the 3rd anniversary of India-UN Development Partnership Fund has highlighted how its focus has been on "cooperation over conflict" and amidst the COVID pandemic it reached out to countries.

India on the 3rd anniversary of India-UN Development Partnership Fund has highlighted how its focus has been on "cooperation over conflict" and amidst the COVID pandemic it reached out to countries. India's envoy to United Nations, TS Tirumurti at an event in New York said," India has through history prioritized cooperation over conflict, co-existence over the competition, sharing over receiving, plurality over hegemony and inclusivity and democracy over exclusion and control. This has underpinned our approach to development cooperation as well." The Fund was established in 2017 in collaboration with the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation. It is currently undertaking 59 development projects in 48 developing countries through $47.8 million in contributions from a $150 million multi-year pledge by the Indian government. In a veiled message on Pakistan and China, the envoy said, "at a time when some countries are busy taking undue advantage ofCOVID-19 to spread divisive disinformation or to enhance even more their support to terrorism or to adopt aggressive policies "India's answer has been to "immediately come to the support of countries vulnerable to the pandemic, rush urgently needed medical supplies, strengthen national health capacities and mitigate the diverse socio-economic impact of this crisis." During the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Fund provided financial support to nine developing countries to procure medical supplies and protective equipment as well as to implement socio-economic response measures. These were Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu. The Fund has made contributions in the area of poverty reduction. For example, in Chad, a project trained 200 local farmers in innovative farming techniques. Across 7 Pacific Island Countries, the fund supported climate resilience project like climate early warning system, including installation of weather monitoring equipment. It is much appreciated by everyone especially the Pacific Islands countries and the Caribbean. Envoy of Kiribati to UN said, "India is taking good leadership of the multilateral partnership" while Antigua and Barbuda envoy said, "The Fund has been extremely cooperative with us. PM has asked to offer congratulations to PM and Govt and people of India for the partnership." In the neighbourhood, Maldives envoy to UN lauded India by saying "everyone has to follow India’s lead as an example of multilateralism" while Nepal envoy said," Nepal is one of the beneficiaries of India’s generous assistance. Appreciate India’s efforts on South-South cooperation".

‘Cooperation over conflict’ as India celebrates third anniversary of India-UN development partnership fund

India has listed its COVID-19 strategy at the United Nation's Human Rights Council saying the mantra is ‘Jaan bhi, Jahan bhi’ which is "saving lives as well as livelihoods.

India has listed its COVID-19 strategy at the United Nation's Human Rights Council saying the mantra is ‘Jaan bhi, Jahan bhi’ which is "saving lives as well as livelihoods." India's first secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, Pawan Badhe said, "India has continued on the path to ramping up our capacities, securing the needs of poorest citizens and future-proofing our society.." and "was among the first few countries to create a responsive system of lockdown, in launching public awareness campaigns about social distancing and use of face masks." While India has now the second-highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in the world after the US, it also continues to post high recoveries, according to government data which says recovery rate has touched 78.28% in the country. Pawan explained India has been "able to upscale, in record time, health infrastructure, including COVID-19 hospitals, ICU capacities and testing facilities." India currently has 298 COVID-19 testing labs. As COVID-19 pandemic started to spread across the world, India has put in place nationwide lockdown starting in the month of March. Currently, the country is in the unlock phase. Badhe at the HRC highlighted India has "emerged as the second-largest manufacturer of PPE kits in the world" and has been "deploying indigenously developed digital tools for contact tracing and to predict emerging hotspots". "We have managed to keep our fatalities at one-and-a-half per cent, for we responded by – coming together not growing apart; collaboration not confusion; preparation not panic." India announced the economic stimulus package to deal with the crisis. Under the Prime Minister’s Garib Kalyan Package, $ 22 billion has been set out to alleviate the situation of the poor and vulnerable and funds were transferred through direct cash transfer schemes to 28 million poor senior citizens, differently-abled people, and widows. India sent medical supplies to over 150 nations was also pointed out by the Indian diplomat. He said,"universality of human needs has guided our collective action" and "India remains committed to being inclusive and non-transactional in collaborating with other stakeholders in a collective quest to develop solutions to manage the crisis."

Focus on saving lives as well as livelihoods, India lists COVID-19 strategy at UN

India has said that it has "highest stakes" in the resolution of Rohingya issue and called for "safe, sustainable and speedy" repatriation of the refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar.

Speaking at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Pawan Badhe said,"As the only land neighbour of both Bangladesh and Myanmar, India has the highest stakes and abiding interest in early resolution of the issue."

"We remain committed towards ensuring safe, sustainable and speedy repatriation of displaced persons from Rakhine State currently in Bangladesh to Myanmar based on the understanding reached between the two countries. We will continue to support efforts in this direction," Badhe asserted.

India has reached out to both Bangladesh and Myanmar and "has been following a humanitarian approach to the Rakhine issue", according to India statement at the HRC.

When it comes to Myanmar's Rakhine State, India has given $25 million grant assistance to Myanmar over a period of 5 years to implement socio-economic projects such as housing, education, power and water supply. To Bangladesh, five tranches of relief assistance have been provided.

The Indian diplomat also said, that New Delhi "believes that there is a need to continue constructive and fruitful engagement with Myanmar and to recognize Myanmar’s efforts towards implementation of the Annan Commission recommendations.".

Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, headed by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for socio-economic development of both Buddhist and Rohingya Muslim communities in Rakhine state and gave certain recommendations which include a review of Myanmar's citizenship law of 1982. The law had stripped Rohingyas of Myanmar's citizenship.

India has said that it has "highest stakes" in the resolution of Rohingya issue and called for "safe, sustainable and speedy" repatriation of the refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar.

India has said that it has "highest stakes" in the resolution of Rohingya issue and called for "safe, sustainable and speedy" repatriation of the refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar. Speaking at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Pawan Badhe said,"As the only land neighbour of both Bangladesh and Myanmar, India has the highest stakes and abiding interest in early resolution of the issue." "We remain committed towards ensuring safe, sustainable and speedy repatriation of displaced persons from Rakhine State currently in Bangladesh to Myanmar based on the understanding reached between the two countries. We will continue to support efforts in this direction," Badhe asserted. India has reached out to both Bangladesh and Myanmar and "has been following a humanitarian approach to the Rakhine issue", according to India statement at the HRC. When it comes to Myanmar's Rakhine State, India has given $25 million grant assistance to Myanmar over a period of 5 years to implement socio-economic projects such as housing, education, power and water supply. To Bangladesh, five tranches of relief assistance have been provided. The Indian diplomat also said, that New Delhi "believes that there is a need to continue constructive and fruitful engagement with Myanmar and to recognize Myanmar’s efforts towards implementation of the Annan Commission recommendations.". Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, headed by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for socio-economic development of both Buddhist and Rohingya Muslim communities in Rakhine state and gave certain recommendations which include a review of Myanmar's citizenship law of 1982. The law had stripped Rohingyas of Myanmar's citizenship.

'Highest stakes' in the resolution of Rohingya issue: India

India has listed achievements since the abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir at United Nations Human Rights Council saying "grassroot democracy" has been revived and social and economic development has got a new momentum in the region.

Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC), India's permanent representative to UN in Geneva Indra Mani Pandey said, "since the changes made in August 2019, people in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been enjoying the same fundamental rights as people in other parts of India."

Explaining,"We have been able to revive grassroot democracy and provide a new momentum to social and economic development, despite the challenge posed by COVID-19 pandemic and persistent attempts by one country to infiltrate terrorists to derail this process."

Last year saw Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi reach&nbsp;out to the UNHRC over&nbsp;India's removal of&nbsp;special status to J&amp;K but found no traction.

At the council, India's envoy highlighted how as "the largest and most vibrant democracy" India has been since "independence, been an ardent supporter of human rights, which we have sought to promote and secure through enshrining them in our Constitution as fundamental rights."

"We have also endeavoured to create an international environment conducive for dialogue and cooperation for promoting and protecting these rights," the Indian envoy added.&nbsp;

While he said, "India remains committed to upholding all human rights", it is of the "view that the human rights agenda and discourse must be pursued in a transparent and impartial manner."

India has listed achievements since the abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir at United Nations Human Rights Council saying "grassroot democracy" has been revived and social and economic development has got a new momentum in the region.

India has listed achievements since the abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir at United Nations Human Rights Council saying "grassroot democracy" has been revived and social and economic development has got a new momentum in the region. Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC), India's permanent representative to UN in Geneva Indra Mani Pandey said, "since the changes made in August 2019, people in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been enjoying the same fundamental rights as people in other parts of India." Explaining,"We have been able to revive grassroot democracy and provide a new momentum to social and economic development, despite the challenge posed by COVID-19 pandemic and persistent attempts by one country to infiltrate terrorists to derail this process." Last year saw Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi reach out to the UNHRC over India's removal of special status to J&K but found no traction. At the council, India's envoy highlighted how as "the largest and most vibrant democracy" India has been since "independence, been an ardent supporter of human rights, which we have sought to promote and secure through enshrining them in our Constitution as fundamental rights." "We have also endeavoured to create an international environment conducive for dialogue and cooperation for promoting and protecting these rights," the Indian envoy added. While he said, "India remains committed to upholding all human rights", it is of the "view that the human rights agenda and discourse must be pursued in a transparent and impartial manner."

Revived grassroot democracy in Jammu & Kashmir, says India at UNHRC

Days after Indian and Chinese foreign minister met in Moscow, situation remains unchanged at the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

A govt source told WION that while the situation remains "quiet" at the LAC, "no major movement has been seen by the Chinese troops". The source confirmed that build up by Chinese troops remain.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinpings-aggressive-moves-against-india-unexpectedly-flopped-us-media-report-327299">Xi Jinping's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US media report</a>

The 5 points joint statement after the 2 hours-long meet between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi called border troops of both sides to continue "dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions."

Asked if foreign minister-level talks yielded results, the source said, "very early days".

The 6th Corp Commanders-level meet is expected to happen soon and will decide the future action on the ground vis a vis disengagement. The date and time of the meet are still to be determined.

The Indian readout of the last week's talks said, "final disposition of the troop deployment to their permanent posts and the phasing of the process is to be worked out by the military commanders."

The foreign ministry-levels talks were the first in-person meet between the two foreign ministers in the 4 months-long India-China standoff. 
&nbsp;

Days after Indian and Chinese foreign minister met in Moscow, situation remains unchanged at the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. A govt source told WION that while the situation remains "quiet" at the LAC, "no major movement has been seen by the Chinese troops".

Days after Indian and Chinese foreign minister met in Moscow, situation remains unchanged at the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. A govt source told WION that while the situation remains "quiet" at the LAC, "no major movement has been seen by the Chinese troops". The source confirmed that build up by Chinese troops remain. Also read | Xi Jinping's aggressive moves against India 'unexpectedly flopped': US media report The 5 points joint statement after the 2 hours-long meet between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi called border troops of both sides to continue "dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions." Asked if foreign minister-level talks yielded results, the source said, "very early days". The 6th Corp Commanders-level meet is expected to happen soon and will decide the future action on the ground vis a vis disengagement. The date and time of the meet are still to be determined. The Indian readout of the last week's talks said, "final disposition of the troop deployment to their permanent posts and the phasing of the process is to be worked out by the military commanders." The foreign ministry-levels talks were the first in-person meet between the two foreign ministers in the 4 months-long India-China standoff.

Days after India, China foreign ministry-level talks, situation remains unchanged at LAC

India will be present at the intra-Afghan talks ceremony that will happen in a short while from now.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-to-be-present-at-intra-afghan-talks-ceremony-in-doha-326898">Also Read:&nbsp;India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha</a>

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will join the ceremony virtually while Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan &amp; Iran (PAI) division in the ministry of external affairs, JP Singh will be present physically.

India will be present along around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries.

The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban. The official negotiations starts on Monday.

Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India.&nbsp;

India is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built number infrastructure projects in the country like India Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat &amp; the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul.&nbsp;

The Afghan govt negotiating delegation reached for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group.&nbsp;

The Afghan government will be represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mohamamd Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi.&nbsp;

The Afghan government in a statement said, "President Ghani wishes success for the negotiating delegation of the Afghan Government on their mission to bring sustainable peace and stability to the country."

The Taliban said, "In line with the agreement signed between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the United States of America, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would like to declare its readiness to partake in the inauguration ceremony of Intra-Afghan Negotiations".

The US welcomed the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations saying "This opportunity must not be squandered."

US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is in Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations.

India will be present at the intra-Afghan talks ceremony that will happen in a short while from now. Also Read: India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha External affairs minister S Jaishankar will join the ceremony virtually while Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan & Iran (PAI) division in the ministry of external affairs, JP Singh will be present physically.

India will be present at the intra-Afghan talks ceremony that will happen in a short while from now. Also Read: India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha External affairs minister S Jaishankar will join the ceremony virtually while Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan & Iran (PAI) division in the ministry of external affairs, JP Singh will be present physically. India will be present along around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries. The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban. The official negotiations starts on Monday. Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India. India is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built number infrastructure projects in the country like India Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat & the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul. The Afghan govt negotiating delegation reached for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group. The Afghan government will be represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mohamamd Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi. The Afghan government in a statement said, "President Ghani wishes success for the negotiating delegation of the Afghan Government on their mission to bring sustainable peace and stability to the country." The Taliban said, "In line with the agreement signed between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the United States of America, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would like to declare its readiness to partake in the inauguration ceremony of Intra-Afghan Negotiations". The US welcomed the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations saying "This opportunity must not be squandered." US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is in Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations.

Jaishankar to be present 'virtually' at intra-Afghan ceremony in Doha today

India has extended its support for a ceasefire in Afghanistan at the ceremony marking the beginning of talks between the Afghan government and Taliban in Doha.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-foreign-minister-jaishankar-virtually-joins-intra-afghan-ceremony-held-in-doha-327020">Also Read:&nbsp;India's foreign minister Jaishankar 'virtually' joins intra-Afghan ceremony held in Doha</a>

&nbsp;India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar who joined the meet virtually while reiterating that Afghan peace process should be "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled" must "respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan" &amp; "promote human rights and democracy" .

He also stated that the process should "ensure interest of minorities, women and the vulnerable" &amp; "effectively address violence across the country".

On the issue of terrorism, he said,"soil of Afghanistan should not be used for anti-India activities". According to the United Nations report earlier this year, about 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists are based in Afghanistan.

He highlighted India's role as a development partner of Afghanistan, and how it reached out amidst COVID-19. New Delhi is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built number infrastructure projects in the country like India Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat &amp; the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul. &nbsp;

Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan &amp; Iran (PAI) division in ministry of external affairs, JP Singh is present physically at the ceremony.

India was present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries.

WION&nbsp;was the first to break on Friday that India will be present at the ceremony in Doha. Official negotiations between the Taliban and Afghan government starts on Monday.

Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India.

Afghan govt is being represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi. In his speech, Abdullah Abdullah called for a "humanitarian ceasefire".

Taliban is being represented by Abdul Ghani Baradar.&nbsp;

US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is in Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations. The Afghan government negotiating delegation reached for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group.&nbsp;

India has extended its support for a ceasefire in Afghanistan at the ceremony marking the beginning of talks between the Afghan government and Taliban in Doha. Also Read: India's foreign minister Jaishankar 'virtually' joins intra-Afghan ceremony held in Doha India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar who joined the meet virtually while reiterating that Afghan peace process should be "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled" must "respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan" & "promote human rights and democracy" .

India has extended its support for a ceasefire in Afghanistan at the ceremony marking the beginning of talks between the Afghan government and Taliban in Doha. Also Read: India's foreign minister Jaishankar 'virtually' joins intra-Afghan ceremony held in Doha India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar who joined the meet virtually while reiterating that Afghan peace process should be "Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled" must "respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan" & "promote human rights and democracy" . He also stated that the process should "ensure interest of minorities, women and the vulnerable" & "effectively address violence across the country". On the issue of terrorism, he said,"soil of Afghanistan should not be used for anti-India activities". According to the United Nations report earlier this year, about 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists are based in Afghanistan. He highlighted India's role as a development partner of Afghanistan, and how it reached out amidst COVID-19. New Delhi is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built number infrastructure projects in the country like India Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat & the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul. Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan & Iran (PAI) division in ministry of external affairs, JP Singh is present physically at the ceremony. India was present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries. WION was the first to break on Friday that India will be present at the ceremony in Doha. Official negotiations between the Taliban and Afghan government starts on Monday. Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India. Afghan govt is being represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi. In his speech, Abdullah Abdullah called for a "humanitarian ceasefire". Taliban is being represented by Abdul Ghani Baradar. US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is in Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations. The Afghan government negotiating delegation reached for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group.

India extends support for 'immediate ceasefire' in Afghanistan; says Afghan process should respect rights of minorities

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has joined intra-Afghan talks ceremony "virtually" which is taking place in Doha.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-to-be-present-at-intra-afghan-talks-ceremony-in-doha-326898">Also Read:&nbsp;India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha</a>

Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan &amp; Iran (PAI) division in ministry of external affairs, JP Singh is present physically at the ceremony.

India is present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries.

The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban. Official negotiations start on Monday.

Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India.

India is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built number infrastructure projects in the country like India Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat &amp; the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul.&nbsp;

Afghan govt is being represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mohamamd Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi. In his speech, Abdullah Abdullah called for a "humanitarian ceasefire".

Taliban is being represented by Abdul Ghani Baradar.&nbsp;

US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is in Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations. The Afghan government negotiating delegation reached for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group.&nbsp;

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has joined intra-Afghan talks ceremony "virtually" which is taking place in Doha. Also Read: India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan & Iran (PAI) division in ministry of external affairs, JP Singh is present physically at the ceremony.

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has joined intra-Afghan talks ceremony "virtually" which is taking place in Doha. Also Read: India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha Joint Secretary, Pakistan Afghanistan & Iran (PAI) division in ministry of external affairs, JP Singh is present physically at the ceremony. India is present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited which includes Iran, Pakistan and many central Asian countries. The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban. Official negotiations start on Monday. Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India. India is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built number infrastructure projects in the country like India Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat & the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul. Afghan govt is being represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mohamamd Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi. In his speech, Abdullah Abdullah called for a "humanitarian ceasefire". Taliban is being represented by Abdul Ghani Baradar. US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo is in Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations. The Afghan government negotiating delegation reached for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group.

India's foreign minister Jaishankar 'virtually' joins intra-Afghan ceremony held in Doha

Slamming Pakistan at United Nations Security Council, India on Thursday highlighted how UN listed cross-border terrorists are impacting child rights.&nbsp;

Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, India in a statement said, "Terror networks spread their tentacles across borders threatening peace and stability. Children are worst affected as they live with a looming sense of fear and uncertainty and are often deprived of their right to education."

Without taking Pakistan's name directly India called on "member states" to "demonstrate the greater political will to hold the perpetrators of terrorism and their collaborators and sponsors, especially those sanctioned by the Council, to account, to fulfil Council’s child protection obligations."

The number of Pakistani nationals listed on the UN list are among the maximum. These include the likes of Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed who are responsible for a number of terror attacks in India.&nbsp;

India's statement urged the United Nations Security Council that "counter-terrorism needs to be translated into action" &amp; "terrorist outfits and individuals proscribed by the Council are directly or indirectly responsible for abusing child rights."

Explaining,"greater recognition and comprehensive action to counter threats to children posed by terrorist groups in different parts of the world."

Slamming Pakistan at United Nations Security Council, India on Thursday highlighted how UN listed cross-border terrorists are impacting child rights. Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, India in a statement said, "Terror networks spread their tentacles across borders threatening peace and stability.

Slamming Pakistan at United Nations Security Council, India on Thursday highlighted how UN listed cross-border terrorists are impacting child rights. Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict, India in a statement said, "Terror networks spread their tentacles across borders threatening peace and stability. Children are worst affected as they live with a looming sense of fear and uncertainty and are often deprived of their right to education." Without taking Pakistan's name directly India called on "member states" to "demonstrate the greater political will to hold the perpetrators of terrorism and their collaborators and sponsors, especially those sanctioned by the Council, to account, to fulfil Council’s child protection obligations." The number of Pakistani nationals listed on the UN list are among the maximum. These include the likes of Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed who are responsible for a number of terror attacks in India. India's statement urged the United Nations Security Council that "counter-terrorism needs to be translated into action" & "terrorist outfits and individuals proscribed by the Council are directly or indirectly responsible for abusing child rights." Explaining,"greater recognition and comprehensive action to counter threats to children posed by terrorist groups in different parts of the world."

UN listed cross-border terrorists impacting child rights: India

India and the US have asked Pakistan to act on the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks and make sure its soil is not used by terror groups.

The joint statement released after third US-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue said, "two sides underlined the urgent need for Pakistan to take immediate, sustained, and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks" and to "expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot."

More than 170 people died in the 2008 Mumbai attack perpetrated by Pakistan based united listed terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-foreign-ministers-agree-to-ease-tensions-issue-joint-statement-326722">Also read:&nbsp;India, China foreign ministers agree to ease tensions; issue joint statement</a>

During the talks, US&nbsp;"reiterated" its support for the "people and government of India in the fight against terrorism."&nbsp;The talks were led by Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs of India Mahaveer Singhvi and the US&nbsp;State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Nathan A. Sales.

During the talks both sides denounced "use of terrorist proxies and strongly condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms" and emphasised the need for "concerted action" against all terrorist networks including al-Qa’ida, ISIS/Daesh and Pakistan based terror groups like Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizb-ul Mujahideen.

Focus by the two sides was also on "procedures for pursuing sanctions and designations against terrorist groups and individuals."&nbsp;

US played a key role in listing of Masood Azhar in the aftermath of Pulwama attack of 2019.

India and the US have asked Pakistan to act on the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks and make sure its soil is not used by terror groups. The joint statement released after third US-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue said, "two sides underlined the urgent need for Pakistan to take immediate, sustained, and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks" and to "expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot.

India and the US have asked Pakistan to act on the perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks and make sure its soil is not used by terror groups. The joint statement released after third US-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue said, "two sides underlined the urgent need for Pakistan to take immediate, sustained, and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks" and to "expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot." More than 170 people died in the 2008 Mumbai attack perpetrated by Pakistan based united listed terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Also read: India, China foreign ministers agree to ease tensions; issue joint statement During the talks, US "reiterated" its support for the "people and government of India in the fight against terrorism." The talks were led by Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs of India Mahaveer Singhvi and the US State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Nathan A. Sales. During the talks both sides denounced "use of terrorist proxies and strongly condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms" and emphasised the need for "concerted action" against all terrorist networks including al-Qa’ida, ISIS/Daesh and Pakistan based terror groups like Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizb-ul Mujahideen. Focus by the two sides was also on "procedures for pursuing sanctions and designations against terrorist groups and individuals." US played a key role in listing of Masood Azhar in the aftermath of Pulwama attack of 2019.

India, US ask Pakistan to act on perpetrators of Mumbai and Pathankot attacks

Author

Zee News Rajasthan

Editor

Sidhant Sibal

Home

Live Tv

Latest

World

India

Business

Entertainment

Sports

Opinions

Videos

Photos

Gravitas

Lifestyle

Science

Tech

Rajasthan News in Hindi: In-depth coverage of Rajasthan Crime, Political News, Education, Rajasthan Weather Update and Latest Rajasthan News on Zee News Rajasthan.