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<p>The Quad is growing and its agenda makes it one of the "most expansive" inter-governmental frameworks, and the incoming Donald Trump administration is unlikely to reduce support for the coalition, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.</p>

<p>In an interactive session at the India-Japan Forum here, Jaishankar recalled how Trump's first tenure as the US president supported the shaping of the Quad and its subsequent growth.</p>

<p>The Quad, comprising India, the United States, Australia and Japan, has been focusing on ensuring peace, stability and inclusive growth in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China's growing military muscle-flexing in the region.</p>

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<p>"In 2017, it was the first year of the Trump administration when it (Quad) started at the vice-minister's level. Then in 2019, it was again under the Trump administration that it moved from the vice-minister's level to the foreign minister's level," Jaishankar said.</p>

<p>"And there is every reason for us to expect that they would say we got it right the first time, it's done well and therefore, we should keep with it," he added. India is scheduled to host the next Quad Summit in 2025.</p>

<p>The Quad is growing and its agenda makes it "one of the most expansive sort of inter-governmental coordination that is today in evidence", Jaishankar said.</p>

<p>On India's ties with China following the eastern Ladakh border row, Jaishankar referred to the implementation of the latest disengagement arrangement and said challenges remain with regard to de-escalation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).</p>

<p>"Our entire relationship with China was predicated on the fact that the border areas would remain peaceful and stable and we had agreements to ensure that. In 2020, the Chinese chose to bring a lot of forces to the border areas and obviously, we responded with counter-deployments," he said.</p>

<p>Referring to the completion of the disengagement process, the external affairs minister said it took almost four years and a half.</p>

<p>"We still have challenges left with us. We still have to de-escalate because what we have done is disengage forces from close proximity," he said. Jaishankar suggested that the focus will now be on de-escalation as a very large number of forces are still deployed in the region.</p>

<p>"Now, we have to sit down and discuss with China how we rebuild our relationship and that is an exercise that still has to be undertaken," he said.</p>

<p>The eastern Ladakh military standoff between India and China began in May 2020 and a deadly clash at the Galwan Valley in June that year resulted in a severe strain in ties between the two neighbours.</p>

<p>The face-off effectively ended following the completion of a disengagement process from the last two friction points of Demchok and Depsang under an agreement finalised on October 21.</p>

<p>Two days after the pact was firmed up, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS&nbsp;Summit in the Russian city of Kazan.</p>

<p>At the meeting, the two sides agreed to revive several dialogue mechanisms, including the Special Representatives' dialogue on boundary questions.</p>

<p>India's special representative for the dialogue is National Security Advisor Ajit Doval while the Chinese side is headed at the talks by Foreign Minister Wang Yi.</p>

<p>On India's ties with Japan, Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the partnership between the two countries in the area of semiconductors.</p>

<p>"Japan is revitalising its semiconductor sector and India, after a very long period of neglect, has also announced a semiconductor mission.... Lot of things are happening," he said.</p>

<p>"Both of us also happen to work with Taiwan. I am seeing the beginnings of something potentially important here," the minister added.</p>

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The Quad is growing and its agenda makes it one of the "most expansive" inter-governmental frameworks, and the incoming Donald Trump administration is unlikely to reduce support for the coalition, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

The Quad is growing and its agenda makes it one of the "most expansive" inter-governmental frameworks, and the incoming Donald Trump administration is unlikely to reduce support for the coalition, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. In an interactive session at the India-Japan Forum here, Jaishankar recalled how Trump's first tenure as the US president supported the shaping of the Quad and its subsequent growth. The Quad, comprising India, the United States, Australia and Japan, has been focusing on ensuring peace, stability and inclusive growth in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China's growing military muscle-flexing in the region. Also read: 'Exposes duplicity,' India slams Pakistan, demands action against Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar "In 2017, it was the first year of the Trump administration when it (Quad) started at the vice-minister's level. Then in 2019, it was again under the Trump administration that it moved from the vice-minister's level to the foreign minister's level," Jaishankar said. "And there is every reason for us to expect that they would say we got it right the first time, it's done well and therefore, we should keep with it," he added. India is scheduled to host the next Quad Summit in 2025. The Quad is growing and its agenda makes it "one of the most expansive sort of inter-governmental coordination that is today in evidence", Jaishankar said. On India's ties with China following the eastern Ladakh border row, Jaishankar referred to the implementation of the latest disengagement arrangement and said challenges remain with regard to de-escalation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). "Our entire relationship with China was predicated on the fact that the border areas would remain peaceful and stable and we had agreements to ensure that. In 2020, the Chinese chose to bring a lot of forces to the border areas and obviously, we responded with counter-deployments," he said. Referring to the completion of the disengagement process, the external affairs minister said it took almost four years and a half. "We still have challenges left with us. We still have to de-escalate because what we have done is disengage forces from close proximity," he said. Jaishankar suggested that the focus will now be on de-escalation as a very large number of forces are still deployed in the region. "Now, we have to sit down and discuss with China how we rebuild our relationship and that is an exercise that still has to be undertaken," he said. The eastern Ladakh military standoff between India and China began in May 2020 and a deadly clash at the Galwan Valley in June that year resulted in a severe strain in ties between the two neighbours. The face-off effectively ended following the completion of a disengagement process from the last two friction points of Demchok and Depsang under an agreement finalised on October 21. Two days after the pact was firmed up, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan. At the meeting, the two sides agreed to revive several dialogue mechanisms, including the Special Representatives' dialogue on boundary questions. India's special representative for the dialogue is National Security Advisor Ajit Doval while the Chinese side is headed at the talks by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. On India's ties with Japan, Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the partnership between the two countries in the area of semiconductors. "Japan is revitalising its semiconductor sector and India, after a very long period of neglect, has also announced a semiconductor mission.... Lot of things are happening," he said. "Both of us also happen to work with Taiwan. I am seeing the beginnings of something potentially important here," the minister added. 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 Jaishankar hails Quad’s rise during Trump presidency, says alliance is 'most expansive' yet

<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar believes New Delhi has made Pakistan's core policy of using "cross-border terrorism to force dialogue" irrelevant while affirming that Canada continues to give space to Khalistani forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with news agency <em>ANI</em>, the foreign minister reflected on the contents of his new book <em>"Why Bharat Matters"</em>&nbsp;and said: "What Pakistan was trying to do, not now but over multiple decades, was really to use cross-border terrorism to bring India to the table. That, in essence, was its core policy. We have made that irrelevant by not playing that game now."</p>

<p>"After all, at the end of the day, a neighbour is a neighbour, but it is that we will not deal on the basis of terms that they set where the practice of terrorism is deemed as legitimate and effective in order to bring you to the table," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Narendra Modi government has actively dissociated from engaging in any bilateral diplomatic discussion with Pakistan for a few years now. New Delhi is of the view that talks cannot be held until Islamabad continues to harbour non-state actors who sponsor terrorism in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his first tenure, PM Modi made concrete efforts to engage Pakistan and sit across a table to discuss controversial issues. However, since his second term in 2019, Islamabad only finds a footnote in PM Modi's diplomatic conversations.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Unfortunate state of politics</strong></h2>

<p>As for the Khalistan issue, Jaishankar said Canadian politics had given a safe space to the Khalistani forces who had been plotting against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The issue at heart is the fact that in Canadian politics, these Khalistani forces have been given a lot of space and have been allowed to indulge in activities which I think are damaging to the relationship, clearly not in India's interest, and not in Canada's interest either. But unfortunately, that is the state of their politics."</p>

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<p>The relationship between Canada and India has tanked ever since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last year levelled allegations that New Delhi was involved in the killing of known Kahlistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations but Canada doubled down on it with Trudeau siding with the Khalistanis on the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar believes New Delhi has made Pakistan's core policy of using "cross-border terrorism to force dialogue" irrelevant while affirming that Canada continues to give space to Khalistani forces.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar believes New Delhi has made Pakistan's core policy of using "cross-border terrorism to force dialogue" irrelevant while affirming that Canada continues to give space to Khalistani forces. In an interview with news agency ANI, the foreign minister reflected on the contents of his new book "Why Bharat Matters" and said: "What Pakistan was trying to do, not now but over multiple decades, was really to use cross-border terrorism to bring India to the table. That, in essence, was its core policy. We have made that irrelevant by not playing that game now." "After all, at the end of the day, a neighbour is a neighbour, but it is that we will not deal on the basis of terms that they set where the practice of terrorism is deemed as legitimate and effective in order to bring you to the table," he added. The Narendra Modi government has actively dissociated from engaging in any bilateral diplomatic discussion with Pakistan for a few years now. New Delhi is of the view that talks cannot be held until Islamabad continues to harbour non-state actors who sponsor terrorism in India. In his first tenure, PM Modi made concrete efforts to engage Pakistan and sit across a table to discuss controversial issues. However, since his second term in 2019, Islamabad only finds a footnote in PM Modi's diplomatic conversations. Watch | Gravitas: Who is killing terrorists in Pakistan? × Unfortunate state of politics As for the Khalistan issue, Jaishankar said Canadian politics had given a safe space to the Khalistani forces who had been plotting against India. "The issue at heart is the fact that in Canadian politics, these Khalistani forces have been given a lot of space and have been allowed to indulge in activities which I think are damaging to the relationship, clearly not in India's interest, and not in Canada's interest either. But unfortunately, that is the state of their politics." Also read | Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar calls for ‘response’ to cross-border terrorism: ‘26/11 was tipping point’ The relationship between Canada and India has tanked ever since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last year levelled allegations that New Delhi was involved in the killing of known Kahlistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. New Delhi vehemently denied the allegations but Canada doubled down on it with Trudeau siding with the Khalistanis on the issue. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar picks apart Pakistan and Canada on terrorism, Khalistan

<p>India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday (Dec 27) hailed the "very strong" and "very steady" relationship between New Delhi and Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation in different spheres, international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar, who is currently on a five-day visit to Russia, said, "Our relations have been very strong, very steady. And I think we have lived up to a special and privileged strategic partnership."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He noted that it was his seventh meeting with Lavrov. He said this year "We have already met six times, and this is our seventh meeting".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian foreign minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have been in frequent contact as he noted that forums like G20, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, ASEAN, and BRICS allowed many more regular contacts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar said, "We will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions, also focus on development challenges that the Global South faces and of course the multilateralism and the building of a multipolar world order."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I will also mention our presence at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Far Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok at the meetings. And on the bilateral economic cooperation, the India, Russia intergovernmental commission, which I had co-chaired with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are very glad to see continued progress and we expect a strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India expects a strong Russian partnership at the Gujarat meeting in January, Jaishankar said, further adding that he and Lavrov will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We expect strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January, including lot of governors from the Far-East. So today I think our meeting. We will focus on bilateral cooperation in different spheres, adjusting it to changing circumstances and demands," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions, where they are, also focus on development challenges that the Global South faces. And of course, the state of multilateralism and the building of a multipolar world order. Look forward to our discussions once again," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Lavrov says 'reliable partnership'</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Lavrov said the relations between India and Russia are very long and very good and it's good to see that they're moving on consistently in the present moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his opening remarks at the meeting, Lavrov said, "Our relationship is very long and very good and it's good to see they are moving consistently in the present moment. We have a reliable partnership and it's been confirmed by our bilateral relations based on the agreements by Prime Minister Modi and President Putin."&nbsp;</p>

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India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday (Dec 27) hailed the "very strong" and "very steady" relationship between New Delhi and Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation in different spheres, international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions.

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday (Dec 27) hailed the "very strong" and "very steady" relationship between New Delhi and Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation in different spheres, international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions. Jaishankar, who is currently on a five-day visit to Russia, said, "Our relations have been very strong, very steady. And I think we have lived up to a special and privileged strategic partnership." He noted that it was his seventh meeting with Lavrov. He said this year "We have already met six times, and this is our seventh meeting". The Indian foreign minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin have been in frequent contact as he noted that forums like G20, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, ASEAN, and BRICS allowed many more regular contacts. Jaishankar said, "We will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions, also focus on development challenges that the Global South faces and of course the multilateralism and the building of a multipolar world order." Also read: Indian Army will wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh "I will also mention our presence at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Far Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok at the meetings. And on the bilateral economic cooperation, the India, Russia intergovernmental commission, which I had co-chaired with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov," Jaishankar said. "We are very glad to see continued progress and we expect a strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January," he added. India expects a strong Russian partnership at the Gujarat meeting in January, Jaishankar said, further adding that he and Lavrov will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions. "We expect strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January, including lot of governors from the Far-East. So today I think our meeting. We will focus on bilateral cooperation in different spheres, adjusting it to changing circumstances and demands," Jaishankar said. "We will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions, where they are, also focus on development challenges that the Global South faces. And of course, the state of multilateralism and the building of a multipolar world order. Look forward to our discussions once again," he added. Also read: Indian borders troops on toes against hordes of drug-carrying drones from Pakistan Watch: Poonch Terror Attack: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in J&K × Lavrov says 'reliable partnership' Meanwhile, Lavrov said the relations between India and Russia are very long and very good and it's good to see that they're moving on consistently in the present moment. In his opening remarks at the meeting, Lavrov said, "Our relationship is very long and very good and it's good to see they are moving consistently in the present moment. We have a reliable partnership and it's been confirmed by our bilateral relations based on the agreements by Prime Minister Modi and President Putin." (With inputs from agencies)

Jaishankar hails ‘very strong’ and ‘very steady’ Indo-Russia ties as he meets Russian counterpart Lavrov

<p>External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Mozambique on April 13-15, took a ride in a 'Made in India' train from capital Maputo to Machava city and also held a press conference on the moving train with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala. EAM Jaishankar also shared the video of their ride where the ministers could be seen sitting on the window side and holding talks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar wrote, "Took a ride in a ‘Made in India’ train from Maputo to Machava with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala."</p>

<p>"A novel experience: conducting a Press Conference in a moving train," Jaishankar added.</p>

<p>Chief Managing Director of the infrastructure company Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), Rahul Mithal also joined the ministers on the ride.</p>

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<p>Jaishankar is visiting the African nation to bolster ties between the nations. The Indian foreign minister also paid a visit to a Maputo temple where he held interaction with the Indian community.</p>

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<p>"Offered my prayers at the Shree Vishvambhar Mahadev Mandir in Maputo this evening. So glad to interact with the Indian community there," Jaishankar tweeted.</p>

<p>Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the long-standing and historic connection that is growing between the two countries as he spoke with the&nbsp;Indian community at the event held by the high commissioner in Maputo on Thursday night.</p>

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<p>Jaishankar earlier also met the President of the African country’s Parliament Esperanca Bias. He arrived in Maputo from Uganda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the meet, Jaishankar said both the leaders "reviewed their political cooperation and economic cooperation. She urged me towards a greater expansion of our bilateral partnership. That is what I will be doing over the next two days."</p>

<p>The EAM was given a warm welcome upon his arrival in the African nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Arrived in Maputo to an energetic Mozambican welcome. Thank Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Jose Goncalves for the warm reception. Look forward to productive discussions,” he tweeted. “As two democracies it’s very important for us to have regular parliamentary exchanges,” he said.</p>

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Mozambique on April 13-15, took a ride in a 'Made in India' train from capital Maputo to Machava city and also held a press conference on the moving train with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to Mozambique on April 13-15, took a ride in a 'Made in India' train from capital Maputo to Machava city and also held a press conference on the moving train with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala. EAM Jaishankar also shared the video of their ride where the ministers could be seen sitting on the window side and holding talks. Also Read | One of Pablo Escobar's ‘cocaine hippo’ gets struck by car, dies Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar wrote, "Took a ride in a ‘Made in India’ train from Maputo to Machava with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala." "A novel experience: conducting a Press Conference in a moving train," Jaishankar added. Chief Managing Director of the infrastructure company Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), Rahul Mithal also joined the ministers on the ride. Took a ride in a ‘Made in India’ train from Maputo to Machava with Mozambican Transport Minister Mateus Magala. Appreciate CMD RITES Rahul Mithal joining us on the journey. @AshwiniVaishnaw pic.twitter.com/NhfIGwGHQj — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 13, 2023 × Jaishankar is visiting the African nation to bolster ties between the nations. The Indian foreign minister also paid a visit to a Maputo temple where he held interaction with the Indian community. Also Read | Thailand celebrates Songkran Water Festival "Offered my prayers at the Shree Vishvambhar Mahadev Mandir in Maputo this evening. So glad to interact with the Indian community there," Jaishankar tweeted. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the long-standing and historic connection that is growing between the two countries as he spoke with the Indian community at the event held by the high commissioner in Maputo on Thursday night. Watch | Joe Biden addresses Irish parliament, says he 'feels at home' × Jaishankar earlier also met the President of the African country’s Parliament Esperanca Bias. He arrived in Maputo from Uganda. Following the meet, Jaishankar said both the leaders "reviewed their political cooperation and economic cooperation. She urged me towards a greater expansion of our bilateral partnership. That is what I will be doing over the next two days." The EAM was given a warm welcome upon his arrival in the African nation. “Arrived in Maputo to an energetic Mozambican welcome. Thank Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Manuel Jose Goncalves for the warm reception. Look forward to productive discussions,” he tweeted. “As two democracies it’s very important for us to have regular parliamentary exchanges,” he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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