India and Iran on Sunday agreed to speed-up work on the Chabahar project while reaffirming "ancient, historic and unbreakable" ties between the two countries.&nbsp;

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Tehran for the 19th Joint Commission Meeting during which, other than Chabahar, regional and global issues also came up for discussion.

In a tweet, the EAM said, "A very good conversation on the regional and global picture. India and Iran will work together closely on their shared interests".

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Jaishankar added, "reviewed the entire gamut of our cooperation. Agreed on accelerating our Chabahar project".The operation of the Shaheed Beheshti Port at Chabahar was taken over by India Ports Global Co. last December. Ever since over 5 lakh tons of cargo has been handled which includes exports from Afghanistan which began in February 2019.&nbsp;

In a meet last week, India, Afghanistan and Iran agreed to include Mormugoa and New Mangalore Port from India in the designated route under the Chabahar Agreement.&nbsp;

This is the 4th meeting between Jaishankar and Zarif. They have already met in Dushanbe, New York and Baku on the sidelines of multilateral events. They will meet next in January in Delhi during Iran FM's visit.&nbsp;

India and Iran on Sunday agreed to speed-up work on the Chabahar project while reaffirming "ancient, historic and unbreakable" ties between the two countries. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Tehran for the 19th Joint Commission Meeting during which, other than Chabahar, regional and global issues also came up for discussion.

India and Iran on Sunday agreed to speed-up work on the Chabahar project while reaffirming "ancient, historic and unbreakable" ties between the two countries. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in Tehran for the 19th Joint Commission Meeting during which, other than Chabahar, regional and global issues also came up for discussion. In a tweet, the EAM said, "A very good conversation on the regional and global picture. India and Iran will work together closely on their shared interests". Just concluded a very productive #IndiaIran Joint Commission Meeting with my co-chair FM @JZarif. Reviewed the entire gamut of our cooperation. Agreed on accelerating our Chabahar project. pic.twitter.com/vo0YjHONpF — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 22, 2019 × Jaishankar added, "reviewed the entire gamut of our cooperation. Agreed on accelerating our Chabahar project".The operation of the Shaheed Beheshti Port at Chabahar was taken over by India Ports Global Co. last December. Ever since over 5 lakh tons of cargo has been handled which includes exports from Afghanistan which began in February 2019. In a meet last week, India, Afghanistan and Iran agreed to include Mormugoa and New Mangalore Port from India in the designated route under the Chabahar Agreement. This is the 4th meeting between Jaishankar and Zarif. They have already met in Dushanbe, New York and Baku on the sidelines of multilateral events. They will meet next in January in Delhi during Iran FM's visit.

India, Iran to speed-up Chabahar project; reaffirm unbreakable ties

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-expresses-confidence-in-india-bangladesh-ties-says-both-working-shoulder-to-shoulder-269579">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday has said that despite extending a "hand of friendship" India has got "betrayal" from Pakistan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-lauds-strong-ties-with-islamic-countries-says-relations-have-strengthened-269577">While speaking at a rally in the national capital</a>, PM said, "I invited Pakistan's PM for oath-taking ceremony in 2014. We had extended a hand of friendship towards Pakistan. I visited Lahore, but we got betrayal".

PM Modi, during his first term, had made a number of attempts to make peace with Pakistan, including sending an invite to the then Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif for his oath-taking ceremony in 2014. He also made an unannounced visit to Lahore on December 25, 2015, to meet Sharif.&nbsp;

Followed a series of terror attacks in India - Pathankot airbase attack on January 2 2016; an attack on an Army camp in Uri in August 2016 and the deadly Pulwama attack on February 14, 2019, by Pakistan-based, UN-listed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed - ties between the two nations snapped.&nbsp;

India has been calling on Pakistan to crack down on the terror groups based on its territory and take immediate, irreversible action against them.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday has said that despite extending a "hand of friendship" India has got "betrayal" from Pakistan. While speaking at a rally in the national capital, PM said, "I invited Pakistan's PM for oath-taking ceremony in 2014.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday has said that despite extending a "hand of friendship" India has got "betrayal" from Pakistan. While speaking at a rally in the national capital, PM said, "I invited Pakistan's PM for oath-taking ceremony in 2014. We had extended a hand of friendship towards Pakistan. I visited Lahore, but we got betrayal". PM Modi, during his first term, had made a number of attempts to make peace with Pakistan, including sending an invite to the then Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif for his oath-taking ceremony in 2014. He also made an unannounced visit to Lahore on December 25, 2015, to meet Sharif. Followed a series of terror attacks in India - Pathankot airbase attack on January 2 2016; an attack on an Army camp in Uri in August 2016 and the deadly Pulwama attack on February 14, 2019, by Pakistan-based, UN-listed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed - ties between the two nations snapped. India has been calling on Pakistan to crack down on the terror groups based on its territory and take immediate, irreversible action against them.

Got betrayal from Pakistan despite extending a hand of friendship: PM Modi

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-lauds-strong-ties-with-islamic-countries-says-relations-have-strengthened-269577">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> has said that ties with Bangladesh have strengthened and both countries are working together on several issues.&nbsp;

While speaking at a rally in Delhi, PM Modi said, "Ties with Bangladesh have strengthened. We have worked with Bangladesh and solved many issues dating back to the partition. Land boundary issue, connectivity, railway, new waterways, expansion of broadband, we are working with Bangladesh shoulder-to-shoulder. "

The comments come days after Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen and home minister Asaduzzaman Khan called off visits to India in the aftermath of the passage of the Citizenship Amendment law in the Parliament. The law gives citizenship to non-Muslim persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who have arrived in Indian before December 31, 2014.

India, while explaining its position on the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, said it was not under the current PM Hasina government. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said, "no bill will impact the strong relationship between India and Bangladesh".

In fact, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Parliament during the discussion on the Citizenship Amendment bill said, "As long as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was leading Bangladesh, everything worked very well. But once his government went, minorities began to be oppressed. I can tell you that a large number of Bangladeshi Hindus had to come here to seek refuge".

"The current government in Bangladesh is also taking care of religious minorities. It is making arrangements also for the religious minorities but there has been a long period in the past during which people came to India on the account of religious persecution. This Bill is only to give citizenship to those people who came at that time," he had said.

Many high-level visits have taken between India and Bangladesh with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visiting India twice this year. PM Modi is expected to visit Bangladesh next year around March 17 for the 100th birth anniversary of Bangladesh's 'father of the nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ties with Bangladesh have strengthened and both countries are working together on several issues. While speaking at a rally in Delhi, PM Modi said, "Ties with Bangladesh have strengthened.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ties with Bangladesh have strengthened and both countries are working together on several issues. While speaking at a rally in Delhi, PM Modi said, "Ties with Bangladesh have strengthened. We have worked with Bangladesh and solved many issues dating back to the partition. Land boundary issue, connectivity, railway, new waterways, expansion of broadband, we are working with Bangladesh shoulder-to-shoulder. " The comments come days after Bangladesh's foreign minister AK Abdul Momen and home minister Asaduzzaman Khan called off visits to India in the aftermath of the passage of the Citizenship Amendment law in the Parliament. The law gives citizenship to non-Muslim persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who have arrived in Indian before December 31, 2014. India, while explaining its position on the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, said it was not under the current PM Hasina government. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said, "no bill will impact the strong relationship between India and Bangladesh". In fact, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Parliament during the discussion on the Citizenship Amendment bill said, "As long as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was leading Bangladesh, everything worked very well. But once his government went, minorities began to be oppressed. I can tell you that a large number of Bangladeshi Hindus had to come here to seek refuge". "The current government in Bangladesh is also taking care of religious minorities. It is making arrangements also for the religious minorities but there has been a long period in the past during which people came to India on the account of religious persecution. This Bill is only to give citizenship to those people who came at that time," he had said. Many high-level visits have taken between India and Bangladesh with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visiting India twice this year. PM Modi is expected to visit Bangladesh next year around March 17 for the 100th birth anniversary of Bangladesh's 'father of the nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

PM Modi expresses confidence in India-Bangladesh ties, says both working shoulder-to-shoulder

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/caa-will-benefit-marginalised-pm-modi-pleads-people-to-not-trust-rumour-mongers-at-bjp-rally-in-delhi-269570">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday said that India's ties with the Islamic world and Gulf countries have increased in the past few years and this is largely due to the growing respect for New Delhi.

While speaking at a rally in Delhi today, Modi said, "We have the best ties with the Islamic world, Gulf countries in current times and many reasons to it. We have been putting efforts to strengthen ties with Palestine, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan... we have achieved heights in our relations".

The prime minister said countries like "Afghanistan, Palestine, Saudi, the UAE, the Maldives, Bahrain - all these countries have given the highest awards to India. They have strengthened ties with the Indian civilization."

Earlier this year, PM Modi was honoured by the UAE's top award - the Zayed Medal and Bahrain's 'King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'. In all, PM Modi has been honoured six times from various countries of the Islamic world with top honours.

The prime minister talked about the increase in Haj quota by Saudi Arabia for Indians and the release of Indian prisoners by Islamic countries.&nbsp;

PM Modi said, "Saudi Arabia increased Haj quota. I had raised the issue, told Saudis that India's Muslim middle-class is increasing, they want to do Haj. I said the quota should be 2 lakhs and they increased it. In the last 5 years, many Islamic countries have released many Indian prisoners which is unprecedented. Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar or Bahrain, they have released Indian prisoners. This is for the first time so many Indian prisoners have been released by them."

The Gulf hosts a large population of the Indian diaspora. In terms of energy, India gets its crude oil from that part of the world.

PM Modi said when he visits "Islamic countries and meets the leaders and the Indian diaspora, he is told that the "respect for India has increased substantially".

A number of high-level visits have taken in the first term of PM Modi to west Asia. In his second term, he visited the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's ties with the Islamic world and Gulf countries have increased in the past few years and this is largely due to the growing respect for New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's ties with the Islamic world and Gulf countries have increased in the past few years and this is largely due to the growing respect for New Delhi. While speaking at a rally in Delhi today, Modi said, "We have the best ties with the Islamic world, Gulf countries in current times and many reasons to it. We have been putting efforts to strengthen ties with Palestine, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan... we have achieved heights in our relations". The prime minister said countries like "Afghanistan, Palestine, Saudi, the UAE, the Maldives, Bahrain - all these countries have given the highest awards to India. They have strengthened ties with the Indian civilization." Earlier this year, PM Modi was honoured by the UAE's top award - the Zayed Medal and Bahrain's 'King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'. In all, PM Modi has been honoured six times from various countries of the Islamic world with top honours. The prime minister talked about the increase in Haj quota by Saudi Arabia for Indians and the release of Indian prisoners by Islamic countries. PM Modi said, "Saudi Arabia increased Haj quota. I had raised the issue, told Saudis that India's Muslim middle-class is increasing, they want to do Haj. I said the quota should be 2 lakhs and they increased it. In the last 5 years, many Islamic countries have released many Indian prisoners which is unprecedented. Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar or Bahrain, they have released Indian prisoners. This is for the first time so many Indian prisoners have been released by them." The Gulf hosts a large population of the Indian diaspora. In terms of energy, India gets its crude oil from that part of the world. PM Modi said when he visits "Islamic countries and meets the leaders and the Indian diaspora, he is told that the "respect for India has increased substantially". A number of high-level visits have taken in the first term of PM Modi to west Asia. In his second term, he visited the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

PM Modi lauds strong ties with Islamic countries, says relations have strengthened

Even as Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in India has led to lot of global reactions, member of the central government coalition in Malaysia P Ramasamy has questioned the Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad and has said that he "may not have understood the purpose of the new amendment to the citizenship law in India."

Writing in Free Malaysia Today, one of the most popular websites of the south-east Asian country, Ramasamy said Mahathir Bin Mohamad may have "overreacted by saying that India should not deprive Muslims of their citizenship."

P Ramasamy is the Deputy Chief Minister of Penang state situated in northwestern peninsular Malaysia and he is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) which is part of the Pakatan Harapan coalition led by Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad.

Explaining the CAA law, Ramasamy said, "new amendment to India’s citizenship law is not about depriving Muslims of their citizenship. Far from it. The new law has nothing to do with Muslims in India."

Adding, "It is about fast-tracking citizenship for non-Muslim minorities like Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Parsis, who have been shunned and discriminated in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, countries that have declared themselves as the Islamic nation".

India has slammed Malaysian PM for his comments on the law that was passed by India's parliament in early December.&nbsp;

The ministry of external affairs in a release said, "Prime Minister of Malaysia’s comment is factually inaccurate" and New Delhi "call upon Malaysia to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts."

Malaysian PM has two times in the past few days reacted on India's CAA law.&nbsp;

On Saturday morning he again commented on the law saying it is unfortunate and "to exclude Muslims from becoming citizens even by due process is unfair. Have voice our disagreement".

Mahathir was among the few global leaders, along with Turkey's President Erdoğan who were critical of New Delhi after it removed the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Even as Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in India has led to lot of global reactions, member of the central government coalition in Malaysia P Ramasamy has questioned the Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad and has said that he "may not have understood the purpose of the new amendment to the citizenship law in India.

Even as Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in India has led to lot of global reactions, member of the central government coalition in Malaysia P Ramasamy has questioned the Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad and has said that he "may not have understood the purpose of the new amendment to the citizenship law in India." Writing in Free Malaysia Today, one of the most popular websites of the south-east Asian country, Ramasamy said Mahathir Bin Mohamad may have "overreacted by saying that India should not deprive Muslims of their citizenship." P Ramasamy is the Deputy Chief Minister of Penang state situated in northwestern peninsular Malaysia and he is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) which is part of the Pakatan Harapan coalition led by Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad. Explaining the CAA law, Ramasamy said, "new amendment to India’s citizenship law is not about depriving Muslims of their citizenship. Far from it. The new law has nothing to do with Muslims in India." Adding, "It is about fast-tracking citizenship for non-Muslim minorities like Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Parsis, who have been shunned and discriminated in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, countries that have declared themselves as the Islamic nation". India has slammed Malaysian PM for his comments on the law that was passed by India's parliament in early December. The ministry of external affairs in a release said, "Prime Minister of Malaysia’s comment is factually inaccurate" and New Delhi "call upon Malaysia to refrain from commenting on internal developments in India, especially without a right understanding of the facts." Malaysian PM has two times in the past few days reacted on India's CAA law. On Saturday morning he again commented on the law saying it is unfortunate and "to exclude Muslims from becoming citizens even by due process is unfair. Have voice our disagreement". Mahathir was among the few global leaders, along with Turkey's President Erdoğan who were critical of New Delhi after it removed the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

CAA fallout: Member of Malaysian central government coalition says PM Mahathir has overreacted

The United Nations Security Council has set the record straight regarding the August meeting on Kashmir, as not a formal meet.&nbsp;

UNSC's list of items it has considered during the January 2016 to 7th December 2019, doesn't mention any meeting on Kashmir being taken by the body formally on August 16.

While Islamabad has been claiming that UNSC met on August 16 and discussed Jammu and Kashmir, UNSC records show, the last such meet happened in 1965.

The record said: "the following list sets out those items of which the security council was seized that have not been considered by the council at a formal meeting during the period 1 Jan 2016 to 7th Dec 2019....The India Pakistan Question (6th Jan 1948, 5th Nov 1965".

China and Pakistan's plan to rake up Kashmir at United Nation found no support at United Nation Security Council Consultative informal meet on August 16. The Consultative meet happened at the request of China who took up the letter of Pakistani foreign minister in the aftermath of India's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

India's permanent envoy to United Nation Syed Akbaruddin after the meet speaking to the press that day said, "Article 370 is internal matter.. these have no external ramifications"

Russia, France, UK and US, backed India at the consultations. The outcome was considered a big diplomatic victory for India as consultations did not lead to any formal meeting which Islamabad was keen to have.&nbsp;

A few days ago, China had again planned to rake up Kashmir after Pakistani PM Imran Khan had written to UNSC, but the attempt again failed after it found no support at the body.

The United Nations Security Council has set the record straight regarding the August meeting on Kashmir, as not a formal meet. UNSC's list of items it has considered during the January 2016 to 7th December 2019, doesn't mention any meeting on Kashmir being taken by the body formally on August 16.

The United Nations Security Council has set the record straight regarding the August meeting on Kashmir, as not a formal meet. UNSC's list of items it has considered during the January 2016 to 7th December 2019, doesn't mention any meeting on Kashmir being taken by the body formally on August 16. While Islamabad has been claiming that UNSC met on August 16 and discussed Jammu and Kashmir, UNSC records show, the last such meet happened in 1965. The record said: "the following list sets out those items of which the security council was seized that have not been considered by the council at a formal meeting during the period 1 Jan 2016 to 7th Dec 2019....The India Pakistan Question (6th Jan 1948, 5th Nov 1965". China and Pakistan's plan to rake up Kashmir at United Nation found no support at United Nation Security Council Consultative informal meet on August 16. The Consultative meet happened at the request of China who took up the letter of Pakistani foreign minister in the aftermath of India's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. India's permanent envoy to United Nation Syed Akbaruddin after the meet speaking to the press that day said, "Article 370 is internal matter.. these have no external ramifications" Russia, France, UK and US, backed India at the consultations. The outcome was considered a big diplomatic victory for India as consultations did not lead to any formal meeting which Islamabad was keen to have. A few days ago, China had again planned to rake up Kashmir after Pakistani PM Imran Khan had written to UNSC, but the attempt again failed after it found no support at the body.

UNSC sets the record straight, makes no mention of formal discussion on Kashmir 

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain has lauded India-French ties and has said both countries are in all-weather partnership. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Lenain said more pressure should be put on Pakistan so that it full fills its commitments.

WION: How do see the India-French ties?

Emmanuel Lenain: Relations are excellent. For years, we have a great level of trust, we have an all-weather partnership in good and bad times. This partnership has been embodied at the personal level between PM Modi and French President Marcon. You have seen great alchemy during PM Modi's France visit. We are going to take it further by reaching out to new sectors which are key to the development of our two countries like cyber, artificial intelligence and want to project in wider regional dimensions. The idea of Indo-Pacific that goes from maritime security to connectivity.&nbsp;

WION: Are you hopeful that Pakistan will fulfil its FATF commitments?

Emmanuel Lenain: My country and India have been a victim of terrorism. Financing is a key aspect in the fight against terrorism that is why France with like-minded countries decided to launch an initiative called "no money for terror".

India will host the next summit. Regarding FATF, my country and all countries decided in November that pressure should be exerted and Pakistan should meet its obligations and we have to review it&nbsp;in February and we shall see then.

WION: You have issued advisory regarding protest in the aftermath of passage of citizenship amendment bill. Some countries have made remarks, your take...

Emmanuel Lenain: I don't think it is apt for France to have a say in the domestic matter in India. India is a democracy and it has a rule of law. As I understand, when there are conflicting views on law, and when people challenge certain aspects and it is&nbsp;against the constitution, you can challenge it in front of the Supreme Court. It's not for any country to criticise. Obviously, we attach great importance to freedom of religious belief, however, it is a domestic issue.

WION: Are you hopefull EU-India FTA talks will resume next year?

Emmanuel Lenain: I hope our discussions can resume and we need to aim at an ambitious agreement otherwise there is no use to re-launch negotiations. Ambitious I mean, sectors should be covered. Ambitious regarding climate and environment.

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain has lauded India-French ties and has said both countries are in all-weather partnership. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Lenain said more pressure should be put on Pakistan so that it full fills its commitments.

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain has lauded India-French ties and has said both countries are in all-weather partnership. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Lenain said more pressure should be put on Pakistan so that it full fills its commitments. WION: How do see the India-French ties? Emmanuel Lenain: Relations are excellent. For years, we have a great level of trust, we have an all-weather partnership in good and bad times. This partnership has been embodied at the personal level between PM Modi and French President Marcon. You have seen great alchemy during PM Modi's France visit. We are going to take it further by reaching out to new sectors which are key to the development of our two countries like cyber, artificial intelligence and want to project in wider regional dimensions. The idea of Indo-Pacific that goes from maritime security to connectivity. WION: Are you hopeful that Pakistan will fulfil its FATF commitments? Emmanuel Lenain: My country and India have been a victim of terrorism. Financing is a key aspect in the fight against terrorism that is why France with like-minded countries decided to launch an initiative called "no money for terror". India will host the next summit. Regarding FATF, my country and all countries decided in November that pressure should be exerted and Pakistan should meet its obligations and we have to review it in February and we shall see then. WION: You have issued advisory regarding protest in the aftermath of passage of citizenship amendment bill. Some countries have made remarks, your take... Emmanuel Lenain: I don't think it is apt for France to have a say in the domestic matter in India. India is a democracy and it has a rule of law. As I understand, when there are conflicting views on law, and when people challenge certain aspects and it is against the constitution, you can challenge it in front of the Supreme Court. It's not for any country to criticise. Obviously, we attach great importance to freedom of religious belief, however, it is a domestic issue. WION: Are you hopefull EU-India FTA talks will resume next year? Emmanuel Lenain: I hope our discussions can resume and we need to aim at an ambitious agreement otherwise there is no use to re-launch negotiations. Ambitious I mean, sectors should be covered. Ambitious regarding climate and environment.

Pakistan needs to fulfill FATF commitment: French Envoy Emmanuel Lenain

No visa is required for Afghanistan origin Hindu and Sikh Indian citizens residing in India to travel to Afghanistan as Afghanistan government has granted long term permits and National identification card to them even if they have taken an Indian passport.

"Under this scheme, the Afghan Hindu and Sikh citizens can travel to Afghanistan on special travel documents. I also extended the embassy’s full support to the Afghans living in India in this regard", Tahir Qadiry, Chief of the mission, Afghan Embassy, Delhi.

"This is part of the Afghan government’s plan to acknowledge special status of Afghan Hindus &amp; Sikhs," he further said.

In the past, only month-long, single entry permits were granted to the Afghan Origin Hindus and Sikhs. Now the permit will last as long as the validity of the passport, viz. if the passport is valid for 10 years, the permit will be valid for 10 years.

The process to grant permits started on November 19 at Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara, Tilak Nagar and ended on December 13. Some 3500 Afghan and Afghan origin Hindus and Sikhs benefitted from the Afghan government's initiative.

The process of granting the special permit and national identity card or Tazkera was done by an ad-hoc team of Afghan National statistics and information authority under a special decree by Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani.

No visa is required for Afghanistan origin Hindu and Sikh Indian citizens residing in India to travel to Afghanistan as Afghanistan government has granted long term permits and National identification card to them even if they have taken an Indian passport.

No visa is required for Afghanistan origin Hindu and Sikh Indian citizens residing in India to travel to Afghanistan as Afghanistan government has granted long term permits and National identification card to them even if they have taken an Indian passport. "Under this scheme, the Afghan Hindu and Sikh citizens can travel to Afghanistan on special travel documents. I also extended the embassy’s full support to the Afghans living in India in this regard", Tahir Qadiry, Chief of the mission, Afghan Embassy, Delhi. "This is part of the Afghan government’s plan to acknowledge special status of Afghan Hindus & Sikhs," he further said. In the past, only month-long, single entry permits were granted to the Afghan Origin Hindus and Sikhs. Now the permit will last as long as the validity of the passport, viz. if the passport is valid for 10 years, the permit will be valid for 10 years. The process to grant permits started on November 19 at Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara, Tilak Nagar and ended on December 13. Some 3500 Afghan and Afghan origin Hindus and Sikhs benefitted from the Afghan government's initiative. The process of granting the special permit and national identity card or Tazkera was done by an ad-hoc team of Afghan National statistics and information authority under a special decree by Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani.

Afghanistan grants long term permits to Afghan origin Hindu, Sikh Indian citizens 

The Maldives has said that it respects India and other neighbouring countries "domestic processes", in response to a question on the citizenship amendment bill.&nbsp;

Speaking exclusively to WION, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid who is on an India visit backed the Indo-Pacific concept, lauded India's development and also talked about climate impact on his country.

WION: What is the main focus of your visit?

Abdulla Shahid: My visit this time is to co-chair the Maldives-India joint commission. This Joint Commission was supposed to meet every two&nbsp;years, but could not and last time it happened was in 2015. Since President Solih came in office, both the Indian and Maldives leadership have had several meetings. We saw PM Modi attending President Solih's inauguration and then one month after President Solih visited India. This September both met and every time they meet, an ambitious agenda set and it is for us officials to make sure it happens and is delivered. Dr Jaishankar and I will sit with our ministries and will set agenda for next 2 years. The joint commission will review, what has been done during the last one year and set agenda for the next 2 years.&nbsp;

WION: How do you see India's development assistance?

Abdulla Shahid: India is today and has always been one of the closest development partners we have had. Always, good to sit with Indian leadership and discuss future work and number of projects are underway. Last week we saw both leaders announcing the project and in the next few months, we will see the groundbreaking of several projects. That is how the development work is going on.&nbsp;

WION: You have become the member of IORA—Indian Ocean Rim Association, what role do you&nbsp;see in the group?

Abdulla Shahid: Indian Ocean Rim Association hasn't been at its best until the Maldives became its member. The Maldives lies in the heart of the Indian ocean, and without the heart, the association will not be complete and it is good to be in the association. We thank the member countries especially India for the leadership it has played to get the Maldives into the association. For the Maldives, Indian ocean is life and for the Indian ocean stability and peace and security is essential. We will play a crucial role in the association and will be talking about securing of Indian ocean maritime zones and freedom of movement and challenging the elements that destabilize the ocean.

WION​​​​​​​: How do you see the Indo-Pacific concept?

Abdulla Shahid: We back Indo-Pacific strategy. I met Secretary Pompeo in Washington and discussed the Indo-pacific strategy with him. We firmly believe that It is essential for peace and security of Indian ocean and it maintains freedom of navigation for all and it should not be controlled by certain countries and limited to certain countries and that is the role we will play.

WION​​​​​​​: How are you&nbsp;balancing tourism versus environmental concerns?&nbsp;

Abdulla Shahid: We have had, since 1972, a very useful tourism brand so much so that we can say Maldives tourism is one of the world-class tourism industry. We are proud of what we have achieved in such a short period in maintaining the environmental standards we have obtained. we not only talk about the environment, but we practice protection of the environment. Today, not only climate change is going to impact countries like ours who entirely depend on the ocean, but single-use plastic which is being dumped into the ocean, it is suffocating and killing the ocean. We have to address the issue, happy that India is also on the same page on this issue.

WION​​​​​​​: How do you see the current domestic discourse on citizenship Amendment bill in India?&nbsp;

Abdulla Shahid: What we, able to have with India and our neighbouring countries is, respect to its domestic processes. Indian parliament, as I have always said, has its right, granted by the people of this country and constitution on appropriate laws. It is not for the Maldives to comment on such an issue.

The Maldives has said that it respects India and other neighbouring countries "domestic processes", in response to a question on the citizenship amendment bill. Speaking exclusively to WION, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid who is on an India visit backed the Indo-Pacific concept, lauded India's development and also talked about climate impact on his country.

The Maldives has said that it respects India and other neighbouring countries "domestic processes", in response to a question on the citizenship amendment bill. Speaking exclusively to WION, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid who is on an India visit backed the Indo-Pacific concept, lauded India's development and also talked about climate impact on his country. WION: What is the main focus of your visit? Abdulla Shahid: My visit this time is to co-chair the Maldives-India joint commission. This Joint Commission was supposed to meet every two years, but could not and last time it happened was in 2015. Since President Solih came in office, both the Indian and Maldives leadership have had several meetings. We saw PM Modi attending President Solih's inauguration and then one month after President Solih visited India. This September both met and every time they meet, an ambitious agenda set and it is for us officials to make sure it happens and is delivered. Dr Jaishankar and I will sit with our ministries and will set agenda for next 2 years. The joint commission will review, what has been done during the last one year and set agenda for the next 2 years. WION: How do you see India's development assistance? Abdulla Shahid: India is today and has always been one of the closest development partners we have had. Always, good to sit with Indian leadership and discuss future work and number of projects are underway. Last week we saw both leaders announcing the project and in the next few months, we will see the groundbreaking of several projects. That is how the development work is going on. WION: You have become the member of IORA—Indian Ocean Rim Association, what role do you see in the group? Abdulla Shahid: Indian Ocean Rim Association hasn't been at its best until the Maldives became its member. The Maldives lies in the heart of the Indian ocean, and without the heart, the association will not be complete and it is good to be in the association. We thank the member countries especially India for the leadership it has played to get the Maldives into the association. For the Maldives, Indian ocean is life and for the Indian ocean stability and peace and security is essential. We will play a crucial role in the association and will be talking about securing of Indian ocean maritime zones and freedom of movement and challenging the elements that destabilize the ocean. WION: How do you see the Indo-Pacific concept? Abdulla Shahid: We back Indo-Pacific strategy. I met Secretary Pompeo in Washington and discussed the Indo-pacific strategy with him. We firmly believe that It is essential for peace and security of Indian ocean and it maintains freedom of navigation for all and it should not be controlled by certain countries and limited to certain countries and that is the role we will play. WION: How are you balancing tourism versus environmental concerns? Abdulla Shahid: We have had, since 1972, a very useful tourism brand so much so that we can say Maldives tourism is one of the world-class tourism industry. We are proud of what we have achieved in such a short period in maintaining the environmental standards we have obtained. we not only talk about the environment, but we practice protection of the environment. Today, not only climate change is going to impact countries like ours who entirely depend on the ocean, but single-use plastic which is being dumped into the ocean, it is suffocating and killing the ocean. We have to address the issue, happy that India is also on the same page on this issue. WION: How do you see the current domestic discourse on citizenship Amendment bill in India? Abdulla Shahid: What we, able to have with India and our neighbouring countries is, respect to its domestic processes. Indian parliament, as I have always said, has its right, granted by the people of this country and constitution on appropriate laws. It is not for the Maldives to comment on such an issue.

Maldives refuses to comment on Citizenship Amendment Bill, says respects India's domestic processes

Israel has shared its flagship connectivity plan that connects the Meditteranean with the gulf even as connectivity has become India's focus last few years both towards its west and east.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Israel Katz met India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Meditteranean dialogue last week and shared the “Tracks for Regional Peace” initiative. In November, Israel had shared its connectivity project with Oman.

Israel's FM, during his meet with EAM Jaishankar, called for the "need to increase the trade between the two countries and the measures required to encourage", according to the readout by Israeli foreign ministry.

The initiative is a rail transport plan that will connect the Meditteranean and the gulf and is based on two&nbsp;central ideas -- Israel will be a land bridge and Jordan will be the regional transportation hub.

A regional rail plan will transport people and cargo from the US and Europe to gulf states in the east. The initiative is inspired by the Hejaz railway that ran from Damascus to Medina during the Ottoman times.

Israel has valley rail line, opened in 2016 connects Haifa connects with Beit She'an and will be extended towards the east to Sheikh Hussein crossing in Jordan and the south towards Jalamah crossing so that Palestinians are also able to connect to it.

According to the Israeli govt the initiative will "build peace" and "encourage stability and create vibrant economies" by connecting middle east.

Both Indian and Israeli sides also "discussed the need to intensify bilateral cooperation on the issues of water, agriculture and technology" with FM Katz inviting EAM Jaishankar to Israel, and "the minister expressing interest in visiting Israel next year".

Israel has shared its flagship connectivity plan that connects the Meditteranean with the gulf even as connectivity has become India's focus last few years both towards its west and east.

Israel has shared its flagship connectivity plan that connects the Meditteranean with the gulf even as connectivity has become India's focus last few years both towards its west and east. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Israel Katz met India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Meditteranean dialogue last week and shared the “Tracks for Regional Peace” initiative. In November, Israel had shared its connectivity project with Oman. Israel's FM, during his meet with EAM Jaishankar, called for the "need to increase the trade between the two countries and the measures required to encourage", according to the readout by Israeli foreign ministry. The initiative is a rail transport plan that will connect the Meditteranean and the gulf and is based on two central ideas -- Israel will be a land bridge and Jordan will be the regional transportation hub. A regional rail plan will transport people and cargo from the US and Europe to gulf states in the east. The initiative is inspired by the Hejaz railway that ran from Damascus to Medina during the Ottoman times. Israel has valley rail line, opened in 2016 connects Haifa connects with Beit She'an and will be extended towards the east to Sheikh Hussein crossing in Jordan and the south towards Jalamah crossing so that Palestinians are also able to connect to it. According to the Israeli govt the initiative will "build peace" and "encourage stability and create vibrant economies" by connecting middle east. Both Indian and Israeli sides also "discussed the need to intensify bilateral cooperation on the issues of water, agriculture and technology" with FM Katz inviting EAM Jaishankar to Israel, and "the minister expressing interest in visiting Israel next year".

Isreal shares its regional connectivity plan with India 

While the Afghan government is optimistic about US-Taliban talks that started over the weekend in Doha, it has said that the group has to integrate into the new Afghanistan.&nbsp;

While speaking exclusively to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Afghanistan's chief of mission Tahir Qadiry said the Afghan government wants peace talks which are dignified and peace-enduring. He also lauded the Indian government's position on the peace talks and called New Delhi an all-weather friend of Afghanistan.

Here is the transcript of the interview.

WION: How do you see the current talks between US-Taliban in Doha?

Qadiry: The Afghan government has a road map for peace talks in Afghanistan. A few months ago, the Afghan government convened a grand assembly with 2,000 people and they gave a roadmap to President Ghani. The Afghan government want peace talks which are dignified and enduring peace. The government has made a composition for an intra-Aghan dialogue in Bejing and they are waiting for the Taliban to respond. All we want is to reflect and project the will of the Afghan people which is to preserve the gains made over the last 18 years.

 
WION: Are you optimistic that Taliban will join the intra-Afghan talks?

Qadiry: Peace is the only solution. Taliban knows that we have very strong Afghan defence and security forces now which are fighting at different fronts. Our security forces are at the front line of fighting international terrorism as well. We are talking about the new Afghanistan, we have a powerful army, we have professional resilient security forces, a legitimate government and many democratic institutions. Taliban doesn't have any other way rather than integrating and accepting and respecting the Afghan constitution. If they want to join, a dignified life, the way is there, they can do it via a political campaign like in the election which is the legitimate way. We are hoping the Taliban would be speaking because our government, the road map is present, the structure is present so all our people want is to preserve the gains, the elections, the constitution, human rights, women's rights, freedom of expression and things like that. Today's Afghanistan is very different and the Taliban needs to integrate into the new society and accept that Afghanistan has moved forward.

WION: How do you see India's stand. New Delhi has stood by the Afghan government, your thoughts?&nbsp;

Qadiry: India is an all-weather friend of Afghanistan. India is our trusted ally - a good friend who has been standing with Aghan people and Afghan government and this is appreciated. The term "Afghan-owned, Afghan-run" came from our Indian partner; they stood with us for elections while many people were pessimistic. India was one of the few countries that supported us. What do you expect from a good friend? You expect them to stand by you and India stood by us. India, as a big country, can use many platforms to lobby for Afghanistan.

WION: In terms of connectivity, you have been a land bridge country, how are you making sure that your country becomes the hub in Asia?

Qadiry: Afghanistan is no longer a land-locked country but a land bridge. We are very much connected to the world via the Chabahar - thanks to India and Iran. The port has connected Afghanistan. And we have air corridor to India. Lapis Lazuli is a milestone. We are very much moving towards doing partnership rather than just being an aid receiving country. India being the prime location for Afghan products has been a very good example. We have two successful events happening in India, one was the "passage to prosperity" and Indian International Trade Fair in Delhi which was was a great success. Afghanistan has a lot of potential and India is a prime market. We are increasing flights via the air corridor. This is what Afghanistan deserves. Security in Afghanistan is good for the region and the whole region will be prosperous. Location-wise, Afghanistan is a passageway to central Asia,

WION: What about connectivity translating to trade? Especially with India?

Qadiry: We are hoping trade will reach 2 billion dollars which is very good and substantive. We are moving towards a target. So far, everything is going very very well. India is giving a good platform to traders our businessmen. India is a very good platform, it has been a good friend and a good ally and also a good trade partner.

WION: What has been the status of the Chabahar port? &nbsp;Challenges ahead?

Qadiry: When you start a project, a dream project for Afghanistan, it means a lot and of course it has problems before it gets to the point. Regarding sanctions, to some extent, it is impacted. Afghanistan has been exporting things via Chabahar to India and soon the Indian government will send a consignment of wheat via Chabahar. Both Indian and Afghan governments, Afghan traders are working closely. This is a golden opportunity for Afghanistan and it changes us from the landlocked nation to a land bridge country. From our side, we are doing all that we can and we are talking with the Indian side who are extending all the assistance. There are some challenges but they won't stay there forever. 
&nbsp;

While the Afghan government is optimistic about US-Taliban talks that started over the weekend in Doha, it has said that the group has to integrate into the new Afghanistan.

While the Afghan government is optimistic about US-Taliban talks that started over the weekend in Doha, it has said that the group has to integrate into the new Afghanistan. While speaking exclusively to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Afghanistan's chief of mission Tahir Qadiry said the Afghan government wants peace talks which are dignified and peace-enduring. He also lauded the Indian government's position on the peace talks and called New Delhi an all-weather friend of Afghanistan. Here is the transcript of the interview. WION: How do you see the current talks between US-Taliban in Doha? Qadiry: The Afghan government has a road map for peace talks in Afghanistan. A few months ago, the Afghan government convened a grand assembly with 2,000 people and they gave a roadmap to President Ghani. The Afghan government want peace talks which are dignified and enduring peace. The government has made a composition for an intra-Aghan dialogue in Bejing and they are waiting for the Taliban to respond. All we want is to reflect and project the will of the Afghan people which is to preserve the gains made over the last 18 years. WION: Are you optimistic that Taliban will join the intra-Afghan talks? Qadiry: Peace is the only solution. Taliban knows that we have very strong Afghan defence and security forces now which are fighting at different fronts. Our security forces are at the front line of fighting international terrorism as well. We are talking about the new Afghanistan, we have a powerful army, we have professional resilient security forces, a legitimate government and many democratic institutions. Taliban doesn't have any other way rather than integrating and accepting and respecting the Afghan constitution. If they want to join, a dignified life, the way is there, they can do it via a political campaign like in the election which is the legitimate way. We are hoping the Taliban would be speaking because our government, the road map is present, the structure is present so all our people want is to preserve the gains, the elections, the constitution, human rights, women's rights, freedom of expression and things like that. Today's Afghanistan is very different and the Taliban needs to integrate into the new society and accept that Afghanistan has moved forward. WION: How do you see India's stand. New Delhi has stood by the Afghan government, your thoughts? Qadiry: India is an all-weather friend of Afghanistan. India is our trusted ally - a good friend who has been standing with Aghan people and Afghan government and this is appreciated. The term "Afghan-owned, Afghan-run" came from our Indian partner; they stood with us for elections while many people were pessimistic. India was one of the few countries that supported us. What do you expect from a good friend? You expect them to stand by you and India stood by us. India, as a big country, can use many platforms to lobby for Afghanistan. WION: In terms of connectivity, you have been a land bridge country, how are you making sure that your country becomes the hub in Asia? Qadiry: Afghanistan is no longer a land-locked country but a land bridge. We are very much connected to the world via the Chabahar - thanks to India and Iran. The port has connected Afghanistan. And we have air corridor to India. Lapis Lazuli is a milestone. We are very much moving towards doing partnership rather than just being an aid receiving country. India being the prime location for Afghan products has been a very good example. We have two successful events happening in India, one was the "passage to prosperity" and Indian International Trade Fair in Delhi which was was a great success. Afghanistan has a lot of potential and India is a prime market. We are increasing flights via the air corridor. This is what Afghanistan deserves. Security in Afghanistan is good for the region and the whole region will be prosperous. Location-wise, Afghanistan is a passageway to central Asia, WION: What about connectivity translating to trade? Especially with India? Qadiry: We are hoping trade will reach 2 billion dollars which is very good and substantive. We are moving towards a target. So far, everything is going very very well. India is giving a good platform to traders our businessmen. India is a very good platform, it has been a good friend and a good ally and also a good trade partner. WION: What has been the status of the Chabahar port? Challenges ahead? Qadiry: When you start a project, a dream project for Afghanistan, it means a lot and of course it has problems before it gets to the point. Regarding sanctions, to some extent, it is impacted. Afghanistan has been exporting things via Chabahar to India and soon the Indian government will send a consignment of wheat via Chabahar. Both Indian and Afghan governments, Afghan traders are working closely. This is a golden opportunity for Afghanistan and it changes us from the landlocked nation to a land bridge country. From our side, we are doing all that we can and we are talking with the Indian side who are extending all the assistance. There are some challenges but they won't stay there forever.

Taliban has to integrate into new Afghanistan: Afghan chief of mission tells WION

Even as Pakistan is in the process of further legal steps on Kulbhushan Jhadav, authorities in Islamabad have told the Indian side that only a Pakistani can represent him in the court.&nbsp;

During the consular access given to Indian side on September 2, a power of attorney was signed by Jhadav under which the Indian high commission can represent him for further legal recourse. &nbsp;

In a tweet last month, the Pakistani army said, "various legal options for review and reconsideration" for Kulbhushan Jhadav are being considered and "final status shall be shared in due course of time".

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The Pakistani army also dismissed reports of Pak Army act being amended to so that Jhadav can appeal in a civil court against the military court's order. Incidentally, Pakistan government sources had initially claimed that the process of amendment is being considered.

Last week, Ministry of External Affairs said, "Some communication which is going on India and Pakistan on this issue" and India is in touch with Pakistani side via diplomatic channels with New Delhi requesting for "immediate, effective and unhindered" consular access.

Earlier this year, India got a major diplomatic victory at the international court of justice after the world court asked Pakistan to provide consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

India got access on September 2 with India's Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Gaurav Ahluwalia in Islamabad meeting Kulbhushan for two&nbsp;hours.

The Indian diplomat found Jhadav under "extreme pressure to parrot a false narrative to bolster Pakistan’s untenable claims", according to a release issued by MEA.

India maintains that Jadhav was abducted by Pakistani agencies from Iran and New Delhi was first informed about his custody by Pakistani authorities on March 25, 2016, after which in 2017, Islamabad announced that a military court has awarded death sentence to him.

Even as Pakistan is in the process of further legal steps on Kulbhushan Jhadav, authorities in Islamabad have told the Indian side that only a Pakistani can represent him in the court.

Even as Pakistan is in the process of further legal steps on Kulbhushan Jhadav, authorities in Islamabad have told the Indian side that only a Pakistani can represent him in the court. During the consular access given to Indian side on September 2, a power of attorney was signed by Jhadav under which the Indian high commission can represent him for further legal recourse. In a tweet last month, the Pakistani army said, "various legal options for review and reconsideration" for Kulbhushan Jhadav are being considered and "final status shall be shared in due course of time". Speculations for amendment in Pak Army Act to implement ICJ verdict regarding convicted Indian terrorist Cdr Kulbushan Jadhav are incorrect. Various legal options for review and reconsideration of the case are being considered. Final status shall be shared in due course of time. — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 13, 2019 × The Pakistani army also dismissed reports of Pak Army act being amended to so that Jhadav can appeal in a civil court against the military court's order. Incidentally, Pakistan government sources had initially claimed that the process of amendment is being considered. Last week, Ministry of External Affairs said, "Some communication which is going on India and Pakistan on this issue" and India is in touch with Pakistani side via diplomatic channels with New Delhi requesting for "immediate, effective and unhindered" consular access. Earlier this year, India got a major diplomatic victory at the international court of justice after the world court asked Pakistan to provide consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav under Article 36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. India got access on September 2 with India's Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) Gaurav Ahluwalia in Islamabad meeting Kulbhushan for two hours. The Indian diplomat found Jhadav under "extreme pressure to parrot a false narrative to bolster Pakistan’s untenable claims", according to a release issued by MEA. India maintains that Jadhav was abducted by Pakistani agencies from Iran and New Delhi was first informed about his custody by Pakistani authorities on March 25, 2016, after which in 2017, Islamabad announced that a military court has awarded death sentence to him.

Only a Pakistani national can represent Kulbhushan Jhadav in court, insists Islamabad

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