Asserting that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a “particular need of the day,” India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. 
 
Giving a five point mantra for creating a “more equitable global order”,&nbsp;Jaishankar also called for correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy of the colonial era, which, he said, must be done with respect for territorial integrity.

He made these remarks while representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Outreach session -- hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin -- in Kazan, Russia, on the final day of the BRICS Summit.

“We meet in difficult circumstances. The world must be prepared to think afresh on longstanding challenges. Our gathering is a message that we are indeed prepared to do so,” Jaishankar said.

In his address, he also cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previously spoken words that “This is not an era of war.” “Addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a particular need of the day. Prime Minister Modi has emphasised that this is not an era of war. Disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected,” the external affairs minister said.

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International law should be adhered to, without exception. There should be zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar said at the BRICS Outreach session.

He also said that the “situation in West Asia is an understandable concern,” and there is widespread anxiety that conflict would spread further in the region. 
 
Jaishankar pointed out that the BRICS forum needs to recognise that the benefits of globalisation have been “very uneven”; that the COVID pandemic and multiple conflicts have aggravated the burdens borne by the Global South, and the concerns of health, food and fuel security are particularly acute.

“How do we reconcile this contradiction? How do we create a more equitable global order?” he said and came up with five concrete suggestions.

“By correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy from the colonial era, the world urgently needs more connectivity options that enhance logistics and mitigate risks.

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“This must be a collective endeavour for common good, with utmost respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he said.

He suggested strengthening and expanding multilateral platforms of an independent nature and reiterated India's oft taken position of reforming established institutions and mechanisms, especially the UN Security Council in the permanent and the non permanent categories, the multilateral development banks.

He also criticised that the working procedures of such institutions “are just as outdated as that of the UN.” Offering India's digital public infrastructure and other initiatives, especially for the Global South, Jaishankar said, as a first responder, be it for natural calamities, health emergencies or economic crisis, India seeks to do its fair share.

According to state-run TASS news agency, the Outreach/BRICS Plus is an extended format, which includes more than the 10 BRICS members. 
 
The meeting was attended by delegates from nearly 40 countries, including leaders of a number of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Asian, African, West Asian, and Latin American countries.

It also had heads of international organisations, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

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Asserting that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a “particular need of the day,” India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy.

Asserting that addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a “particular need of the day,” India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Giving a five point mantra for creating a “more equitable global order”, Jaishankar also called for correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy of the colonial era, which, he said, must be done with respect for territorial integrity. He made these remarks while representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Outreach session -- hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin -- in Kazan, Russia, on the final day of the BRICS Summit. “We meet in difficult circumstances. The world must be prepared to think afresh on longstanding challenges. Our gathering is a message that we are indeed prepared to do so,” Jaishankar said. In his address, he also cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's previously spoken words that “This is not an era of war.” “Addressing conflicts and tensions effectively is a particular need of the day. Prime Minister Modi has emphasised that this is not an era of war. Disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue and diplomacy. Agreements, once reached, must be scrupulously respected,” the external affairs minister said. Also Read | Indian Home Minister Shah assures Jammu-Kashmir statehood to CM Abdullah International law should be adhered to, without exception. There should be zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar said at the BRICS Outreach session. He also said that the “situation in West Asia is an understandable concern,” and there is widespread anxiety that conflict would spread further in the region. Jaishankar pointed out that the BRICS forum needs to recognise that the benefits of globalisation have been “very uneven”; that the COVID pandemic and multiple conflicts have aggravated the burdens borne by the Global South, and the concerns of health, food and fuel security are particularly acute. “How do we reconcile this contradiction? How do we create a more equitable global order?” he said and came up with five concrete suggestions. “By correcting distortions in global infrastructure that are a legacy from the colonial era, the world urgently needs more connectivity options that enhance logistics and mitigate risks. Also Read | US elections: Economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris - A comparison “This must be a collective endeavour for common good, with utmost respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he said. He suggested strengthening and expanding multilateral platforms of an independent nature and reiterated India's oft taken position of reforming established institutions and mechanisms, especially the UN Security Council in the permanent and the non permanent categories, the multilateral development banks. He also criticised that the working procedures of such institutions “are just as outdated as that of the UN.” Offering India's digital public infrastructure and other initiatives, especially for the Global South, Jaishankar said, as a first responder, be it for natural calamities, health emergencies or economic crisis, India seeks to do its fair share. According to state-run TASS news agency, the Outreach/BRICS Plus is an extended format, which includes more than the 10 BRICS members. The meeting was attended by delegates from nearly 40 countries, including leaders of a number of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Asian, African, West Asian, and Latin American countries. It also had heads of international organisations, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India’s MEA Jaishankar at BRICS says disputes and differences must be settled by dialogue, diplomacy

A close aide of Kenyan President William Ruto has claimed that the two missing Indians in Kenya have been killed by the disbanded DCI unit, a media report said on Friday.

Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and his friend Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai, who were part of the Kenya Kwanza digital campaign team, went missing along with taxi driver Nicodemus Mwania from Mombasa Road in July.

The two contributed immensely to the success of Ruto's campaign, said Itumbi, who was at the heart of Ruto's presidential campaigns, The Nation newspaper reported.

"Sometimes when our team was overwhelmed and we needed graphics, I sent (material) their way and they paused whatever they were doing and did me the favour," he said in a Facebook post.

"They visited Mombasa, Homa Bay, (Masai) Mara, nyama choma joints and loved our dance joints too. They invited me to India; I told them I would visit after (the) elections. Their eyes were primarily on enjoying Kenya as much as they could. When they sat down, they produced very appealing content," he added.

The revelation comes against a backdrop of the disbandment of the Special Service Unit (SSU), a group that has been accused of extrajudicial killings. The team is suspected to be behind the disappearance of the two Indians.

President Ruto ordered the disbandment of SSU last Saturday after a probe into the disappearance of the two Indians was linked to the unit, the report said.

A total of 21 detectives who served under the unit have been summoned to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, it added.

And now Itumbi claims that the two Indians and their driver could be dead. He did not offer any proof, only promising a part two of his expose.

"As usual, they (Zaid and Khan) always did something extra. A meme here, a video there, a box quote and much more?&nbsp;We even had a Telegram group that rarely went silent, with endless ideas,"&nbsp;he said.

Just two days before they returned to India, Itumbi recalled, he learnt that the duo had lost a phone during a night out.

"They could not be reached. Just the other day, I finally got to know their painful last moments in the hands of people whose only mission was to ensure Dr Ruto does not become President even if it means killing people," he said.

India has been in touch with the Kenyan authorities on the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in New Delhi last week.

"As far as we understand, there were two Indian nationals, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and Zaid Sami Kidwai, and they have been missing in Kenya since mid-July. A police complaint was filed there soon after that," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

"Subsequently, a habeas corpus petition was filed in the Kenyan court. We understand that the issue is now sub-judice in the high court of Kenya and a number of hearings have taken place," Bagchi added.

He said the Indian High Commission in Kenya has been in continuous touch with the Kenyan authorities.

"We are also, I think, in touch with some family members? We are keeping a close eye on the issue? I am afraid they're still missing," Bagchi said.

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A close aide of Kenyan President William Ruto has claimed that the two missing Indians in Kenya have been killed by the disbanded DCI unit, a media report said on Friday.

A close aide of Kenyan President William Ruto has claimed that the two missing Indians in Kenya have been killed by the disbanded DCI unit, a media report said on Friday. Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and his friend Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai, who were part of the Kenya Kwanza digital campaign team, went missing along with taxi driver Nicodemus Mwania from Mombasa Road in July. The two contributed immensely to the success of Ruto's campaign, said Itumbi, who was at the heart of Ruto's presidential campaigns, The Nation newspaper reported. "Sometimes when our team was overwhelmed and we needed graphics, I sent (material) their way and they paused whatever they were doing and did me the favour," he said in a Facebook post. "They visited Mombasa, Homa Bay, (Masai) Mara, nyama choma joints and loved our dance joints too. They invited me to India; I told them I would visit after (the) elections. Their eyes were primarily on enjoying Kenya as much as they could. When they sat down, they produced very appealing content," he added. The revelation comes against a backdrop of the disbandment of the Special Service Unit (SSU), a group that has been accused of extrajudicial killings. The team is suspected to be behind the disappearance of the two Indians. President Ruto ordered the disbandment of SSU last Saturday after a probe into the disappearance of the two Indians was linked to the unit, the report said. A total of 21 detectives who served under the unit have been summoned to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, it added. And now Itumbi claims that the two Indians and their driver could be dead. He did not offer any proof, only promising a part two of his expose. "As usual, they (Zaid and Khan) always did something extra. A meme here, a video there, a box quote and much more? We even had a Telegram group that rarely went silent, with endless ideas," he said. Just two days before they returned to India, Itumbi recalled, he learnt that the duo had lost a phone during a night out. "They could not be reached. Just the other day, I finally got to know their painful last moments in the hands of people whose only mission was to ensure Dr Ruto does not become President even if it means killing people," he said. India has been in touch with the Kenyan authorities on the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in New Delhi last week. "As far as we understand, there were two Indian nationals, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan and Zaid Sami Kidwai, and they have been missing in Kenya since mid-July. A police complaint was filed there soon after that," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. "Subsequently, a habeas corpus petition was filed in the Kenyan court. We understand that the issue is now sub-judice in the high court of Kenya and a number of hearings have taken place," Bagchi added. He said the Indian High Commission in Kenya has been in continuous touch with the Kenyan authorities. "We are also, I think, in touch with some family members? We are keeping a close eye on the issue? I am afraid they're still missing," Bagchi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Missing Indians in Kenya killed by disbanded DCI unit, claims Kenyan President's aide

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has sought a report from the Indian ambassador in the US on the arrest of a Gujarat-based businessman at an airport in the American state of North Dakota.

&quot;I have asked for a report from Indian Ambassador in U.S. @IndianEmbassyUS,&quot; she tweeted in response to a tweet by the wife of the arrested Indian man.

&quot;Sushmaji, my husband Paraman Radhakrishnan is an honest man with a passion for energy conservation,&quot; the wife tweeted to the minister.

53-year-old Radhakrishnan was taken into custody at the Grand Forks International Airport by police for allegedly making a bomb threat at an airport as he told a travel agent that there was an explosive in his bag. He faces terrorism charges.

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi&#39;s political secretary Ahmed Patel also sought Swaraj&#39;s intervention for the release of Radhakrishnan.

(PTI)

53-year-old Radhakrishnan was taken into custody at the Grand Forks International Airport by police for allegedly making a bomb threat

External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has sought a report from the Indian ambassador in the US on the arrest of a Gujarat-based businessman at an airport in the American state of North Dakota. "I have asked for a report from Indian Ambassador in U.S. @IndianEmbassyUS," she tweeted in response to a tweet by the wife of the arrested Indian man. "Sushmaji, my husband Paraman Radhakrishnan is an honest man with a passion for energy conservation," the wife tweeted to the minister. 53-year-old Radhakrishnan was taken into custody at the Grand Forks International Airport by police for allegedly making a bomb threat at an airport as he told a travel agent that there was an explosive in his bag. He faces terrorism charges. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's political secretary Ahmed Patel also sought Swaraj's intervention for the release of Radhakrishnan. (PTI)

Indian businessman arrested in US for making bomb threat, Sushma Swaraj seeks report