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

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the&nbsp;BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) foreign ministers' meeting hosted by South Africa in New York on Thursday.&nbsp;Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov also attended the meeting. The ministers exchanged views on major global and regional issues on the United Nations (UN) agenda in the political, security, economic, financial and sustainable development spheres, as well as on intra-BRICS activities.&nbsp;

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The possibilities for mutual support for their initiatives at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) were also discussed. They expressed support for the continued cooperation of BRICS members in areas of mutual interest, including through regular exchanges among their Permanent Missions to the UN.&nbsp;

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BRICS has always been united in calling for more representation of major emerging economies on the world's stage. It has stood up against what it views as a disproportionate dominance of the Western powers. However, tensions between India and China have been a longstanding source of internal friction within BRICS. The 2020 Galwan clashes further dampened the relations.

Jaishankar has planned more than 50 meetings on the sidelines of UNGA but no bilateral meetings have been planned with China. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar took a veiled dig at China over its putting on hold the blacklisting of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist&nbsp;Sajid Mir as a "global terrorist".

Sajid Mir is India's most wanted terrorist and was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Jaishankar said some countries have facilitated impunity "when it comes to sanctioning some of the world's most dreaded terrorists." 
 
Speaking at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine 'Fight against impunity', the minister said politics should never ever provide cover to evade accountability. "Nor indeed to facilitate impunity. Regrettably, we have seen this of late in this very chamber, when it comes to sanctioning some of the world's most dreaded terrorists."&nbsp;

"If egregious attacks committed in broad daylight are left unpunished, this Council must reflect on the signals we are sending on impunity. There must be consistency if we are to ensure credibility," he added.&nbsp;

Recently, the two countries completed the disengagement process in the Gogra Heights-Hot Springs area near Patrolling Point-15 in the eastern Ladakh sector, according to government sources. The two sides have also completed verification of each other's positions after pull back of troops.&nbsp;

India and China have been engaged in a standoff since April-May 2020 over the transgressions by the Chinese army in multiple areas, including the Finger area, Galwan Valley, Hot springs, and Kongrung Nala. The situation worsened after violent clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in June 2020.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) foreign ministers' meeting hosted by South Africa in New York on Thursday.

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) foreign ministers' meeting hosted by South Africa in New York on Thursday. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov also attended the meeting. The ministers exchanged views on major global and regional issues on the United Nations (UN) agenda in the political, security, economic, financial and sustainable development spheres, as well as on intra-BRICS activities. Also Read | EAM Jaishankar slams China for putting hold on listing of Pakistan-based terrorist The possibilities for mutual support for their initiatives at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) were also discussed. They expressed support for the continued cooperation of BRICS members in areas of mutual interest, including through regular exchanges among their Permanent Missions to the UN. A traditional BRICS gathering on the sidelines of #UNGA 77. Exchange of perspectives on the global situation, international economy and regional issues. Made the case for Reformed Multilateralism. Wished Naledi Pandor and South Africa all success for their Chairship. pic.twitter.com/I2PEQMdpJr — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 22, 2022 × BRICS has always been united in calling for more representation of major emerging economies on the world's stage. It has stood up against what it views as a disproportionate dominance of the Western powers. However, tensions between India and China have been a longstanding source of internal friction within BRICS. The 2020 Galwan clashes further dampened the relations. Jaishankar has planned more than 50 meetings on the sidelines of UNGA but no bilateral meetings have been planned with China. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar took a veiled dig at China over its putting on hold the blacklisting of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Sajid Mir as a "global terrorist". Sajid Mir is India's most wanted terrorist and was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Jaishankar said some countries have facilitated impunity "when it comes to sanctioning some of the world's most dreaded terrorists." Speaking at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine 'Fight against impunity', the minister said politics should never ever provide cover to evade accountability. "Nor indeed to facilitate impunity. Regrettably, we have seen this of late in this very chamber, when it comes to sanctioning some of the world's most dreaded terrorists." "If egregious attacks committed in broad daylight are left unpunished, this Council must reflect on the signals we are sending on impunity. There must be consistency if we are to ensure credibility," he added. Recently, the two countries completed the disengagement process in the Gogra Heights-Hot Springs area near Patrolling Point-15 in the eastern Ladakh sector, according to government sources. The two sides have also completed verification of each other's positions after pull back of troops. India and China have been engaged in a standoff since April-May 2020 over the transgressions by the Chinese army in multiple areas, including the Finger area, Galwan Valley, Hot springs, and Kongrung Nala. The situation worsened after violent clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in June 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

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

Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar attends BRICS ministerial meet on sidelines of UNGA