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<p>Indian government gave a miss to Pakistan's National Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on Friday (Mar 29). The High Commission was organising such public celebration&nbsp;after a long time in Delhi. Both countries had downgraded ties in 2019 when Islamabad expelled the then-Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria in response to the revocation of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, delivered a message at the event, emphasising the founding vision of "amicable relations" between India and Pakistan.</p>

<p>"The founding fathers of Pakistan and India envisioned an amicable relationship between the two countries. Unfortunately, the history of our bilateral relationship has remained challenged for the most part. Cycle of perpetual conflict intention is not our ordained destiny," Warraich stated.</p>

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<p>The top Pakistani diplomat expressed hope for a future marked by "peaceful coexistence, sovereign equality, and mutual respect" if both sides "emerge from the shadow of the past and step in a future of hope".</p>

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<p>He emphasised the "role of regional peace and stability can be achieved by enhancing mutual understanding, addressing shared concerns" but also mentioned Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

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<p>The development comes&nbsp;as Pakistan got a new government under Shehbaz Sharif this year. The top diplomat pointed to common things between the two countries, highlighting, "As you would appreciate, Pakistan and India do not agree on many things, but it is not that we do not agree on anything. Love for cricket, of good food, and energy for discussion and debate, on anything and everything under the sun are some of our common traits".</p>

<p>Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed willingness to "seriously examine" resuming trade with India. Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch affirmed the ongoing evaluation of trade matters, stating, "Examination of such proposals is a regular exercise... At this point, there is no change in Pakistan's position."<br />
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Indian government gave a miss to Pakistan's National Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on Friday (Mar 29). The High Commission was organising such public celebration after a long time in Delhi.

Indian government gave a miss to Pakistan's National Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on Friday (Mar 29). The High Commission was organising such public celebration after a long time in Delhi. Both countries had downgraded ties in 2019 when Islamabad expelled the then-Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria in response to the revocation of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, delivered a message at the event, emphasising the founding vision of "amicable relations" between India and Pakistan. "The founding fathers of Pakistan and India envisioned an amicable relationship between the two countries. Unfortunately, the history of our bilateral relationship has remained challenged for the most part. Cycle of perpetual conflict intention is not our ordained destiny," Warraich stated. Also Read | ‘Baseless’: India rubbishes China’s ‘absurd’ claims on Arunachal Pradesh The top Pakistani diplomat expressed hope for a future marked by "peaceful coexistence, sovereign equality, and mutual respect" if both sides "emerge from the shadow of the past and step in a future of hope". Also Read | 'Hope everyone's rights are protected...': UN reacts to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest He emphasised the "role of regional peace and stability can be achieved by enhancing mutual understanding, addressing shared concerns" but also mentioned Jammu and Kashmir. Watch | Red Sea Tensions: US military destroys 4 drones launched by Houthi militias × The development comes as Pakistan got a new government under Shehbaz Sharif this year. The top diplomat pointed to common things between the two countries, highlighting, "As you would appreciate, Pakistan and India do not agree on many things, but it is not that we do not agree on anything. Love for cricket, of good food, and energy for discussion and debate, on anything and everything under the sun are some of our common traits". Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed willingness to "seriously examine" resuming trade with India. Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch affirmed the ongoing evaluation of trade matters, stating, "Examination of such proposals is a regular exercise... At this point, there is no change in Pakistan's position."

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China now started sounding like a broken record. Repeatedly, China claims that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of their territory. Recently as well, China has rebuked the U.S. for its assertion that Arunachal Pradesh belongs to India.

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<p>Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an "integral and inalienable part of India," the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its "baseless claims" as many times as they want, but that will not change the position.</p>

<p>In response to a query during a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Our position on the matter has been made very clear on Arunachal Pradesh time and again. We have recently also issued statements in this regard. I think a couple of statements."</p>

<p>"China may repeat its baseless claims as many times as they want. That is not going to change the position. Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India," he added.</p>

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<p>Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes days after China again came up with its claim over Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>Terming the Indian State as "Zangan--an inherent part of China's territory," the Chinese Defence Ministry said that Beijing "never acknowledges and firmly opposes" the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India."</p>

<p>Following this, India once again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" while asserting that the northeastern state is an "integral and inalienable part of India."</p>

<p>In an official statement, MEA noted that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will "continue to benefit" from India's development programmes and infrastructure projects.</p>

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<p>On March 23, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday that the north-eastern state is part of India. While referring to Beijing's claims as "ludicrous", the EAM said that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India because it is a part of the country, and not only because a foreign country says so.</p>

<p>During his visit to Singapore, EAM Jaishankar spoke at the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National University of Singapore on his book 'Why Bharat Matters'.</p>

<p>Responding to a question during the event, Jaishankar said, "This is not a new issue. China has laid claim, expanded its claim. The claims are ludicrous to begin with, they remain ludicrous today. And Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it is part of India, not because some other country says it is part of India.""So, I think we have been very clear, very consistent on this. And this is something that will be part of the boundary discussion which are taking place," he added.</p>


Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an "integral and inalienable part of India," the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its "baseless claims" as many times as they want, but that will not change the position.

Reiterating that Arunachal Pradesh is an "integral and inalienable part of India," the Ministry of External Affairs said that China may repeat its "baseless claims" as many times as they want, but that will not change the position. In response to a query during a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Our position on the matter has been made very clear on Arunachal Pradesh time and again. We have recently also issued statements in this regard. I think a couple of statements." "China may repeat its baseless claims as many times as they want. That is not going to change the position. Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India," he added. Watch: Beijing's missile force and burgeoning arms race in Asia × Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes days after China again came up with its claim over Arunachal Pradesh. Terming the Indian State as "Zangan--an inherent part of China's territory," the Chinese Defence Ministry said that Beijing "never acknowledges and firmly opposes" the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India." Following this, India once again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" while asserting that the northeastern state is an "integral and inalienable part of India." In an official statement, MEA noted that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will "continue to benefit" from India's development programmes and infrastructure projects. Also read: China to ‘assist’ in developing strategic deep sea port, says Sri Lanka PM amid visit to Beijing On March 23, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday that the north-eastern state is part of India. While referring to Beijing's claims as "ludicrous", the EAM said that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India because it is a part of the country, and not only because a foreign country says so. During his visit to Singapore, EAM Jaishankar spoke at the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National University of Singapore on his book 'Why Bharat Matters'. Responding to a question during the event, Jaishankar said, "This is not a new issue. China has laid claim, expanded its claim. The claims are ludicrous to begin with, they remain ludicrous today. And Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it is part of India, not because some other country says it is part of India.""So, I think we have been very clear, very consistent on this. And this is something that will be part of the boundary discussion which are taking place," he added.

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<p>In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between Australia and India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day visit to India starting next Tuesday (April 2). The visit comes amid increasing efforts from both nations to enhance naval ties and strategic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>During his stay, Vice Admiral Hammond is slated to engage in high-level discussions with his Indian counterpart, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Indian Navy. The discussions are expected to cover a wide array of topics, including maritime security, and joint exercises with the overarching goal of deepening the existing naval partnership between the two countries.</p>

<p>The itinerary for Vice Admiral Hammond's visit encompasses key cities and naval installations across India. He will commence his visit from&nbsp;the capital city Delhi, where he will engage in dialogues aimed at fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Following this, Vice Admiral Hammond will proceed to Kochi and Mumbai, a hub of maritime activity in India, to explore avenues for collaboration and exchange between the Australian and Indian naval industries.</p>

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<p>The highlight of the visit will be Vice Admiral Hammond's tour of INS Vikrant, India's first domestically built aircraft carrier, which was commissioned in 2022. This symbolic gesture underscores the growing significance of naval cooperation between Australia and India and highlights the shared commitment to enhancing maritime capabilities in the region.</p>

<p>Important to point out, that Australian PM Anthony Albanese also visited INS Vikrant during his India visit last year and emphasised that for Australia, India is a top-tier security partner.</p>

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<p>The upcoming visit of Vice Admiral Hammond underscores the commitment of both nations to advancing maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes on the heels of several recent joint exercises and deployments that have underscored the strengthening maritime partnership between Australia and India.</p>

<p>Notably, AUSINDEX, a naval exercise held in Sydney in August 2023, showcased the interoperability and coordination between the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy.</p>

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<p>Further demonstrating the deepening ties, India's Scorpene submarine, INS Vagir, embarked on an extended-range deployment to Australia in August 2023, where it participated in various exercises with the Royal Australian Navy.</p>

<p>Additionally, a Maritime Partnership Exercise involving ships from both navies, including HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, INS Jalashwa, and INS Kavaratti, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal in November 2022 as part of Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.<br />
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In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between Australia and India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day visit to India starting next Tuesday (April 2).

In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between Australia and India, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is scheduled to embark on a significant five-day visit to India starting next Tuesday (April 2). The visit comes amid increasing efforts from both nations to enhance naval ties and strategic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. During his stay, Vice Admiral Hammond is slated to engage in high-level discussions with his Indian counterpart, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Indian Navy. The discussions are expected to cover a wide array of topics, including maritime security, and joint exercises with the overarching goal of deepening the existing naval partnership between the two countries. The itinerary for Vice Admiral Hammond's visit encompasses key cities and naval installations across India. He will commence his visit from the capital city Delhi, where he will engage in dialogues aimed at fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Following this, Vice Admiral Hammond will proceed to Kochi and Mumbai, a hub of maritime activity in India, to explore avenues for collaboration and exchange between the Australian and Indian naval industries. Also Read | Baltimore bridge collapse: MEA says one Indian crew member 'slightly injured' The highlight of the visit will be Vice Admiral Hammond's tour of INS Vikrant, India's first domestically built aircraft carrier, which was commissioned in 2022. This symbolic gesture underscores the growing significance of naval cooperation between Australia and India and highlights the shared commitment to enhancing maritime capabilities in the region. Important to point out, that Australian PM Anthony Albanese also visited INS Vikrant during his India visit last year and emphasised that for Australia, India is a top-tier security partner. Also Read | India hits back at US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest, freezing of Congress bank accounts The upcoming visit of Vice Admiral Hammond underscores the commitment of both nations to advancing maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit comes on the heels of several recent joint exercises and deployments that have underscored the strengthening maritime partnership between Australia and India. Notably, AUSINDEX, a naval exercise held in Sydney in August 2023, showcased the interoperability and coordination between the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy. Watch | Will Russia attack NATO if F-16s are sent to Ukraine? Here's what Putin has to say × Further demonstrating the deepening ties, India's Scorpene submarine, INS Vagir, embarked on an extended-range deployment to Australia in August 2023, where it participated in various exercises with the Royal Australian Navy. Additionally, a Maritime Partnership Exercise involving ships from both navies, including HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, INS Jalashwa, and INS Kavaratti, was conducted in the Bay of Bengal in November 2022 as part of Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022.

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