Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in India. He held talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. India, China agreed to ensure the restoration of peace

Wang Yi holds talks with Jaishankar: India, China agree to ensure restoration of peace

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in India on his first visit since the Galwan valley clash. He will meet with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in India. He is now holding talks with Indian NSA Ajit Doval.

China's Foreign Minister holds meeting with Indian NSA in his first India visit since Galwan face-off

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in India on his first visit since the Galwan valley clash. He will meet with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in India.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in India

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in India on his first visit since the Galwan valley clash. He met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval in India.

China, India hold bilateral talks: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefs media

Indian EAM S. Jaishankar addressed a press conference after extensive talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He said that ties between India and China are not normal at present.

'Our relationship with China is not normal', says Indian EAM Jaishankar after meeting with Chinese FM Wang Yi

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After talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi today that lasted for three hours, External Affairs Minister S Jashankar dubbed the ties between India and China as “not normal”, saying that the “current situation is a work in progress” due to friction at the border.

“So long there are very large deployments, border situation is not normal. We still have ongoing friction areas, where some progress has been made in resolving some friction areas, including Pangong Tso. Our discussion today was how to take this forward. There have been 15 rounds of talks,” he told the media after the conclusion of his talks.

When he was asked where the India-China ties lie at this juncture, he responded, “If you ask me if our relationship today is normal, then my answer is 'no it is not normal' (because of the Chinese deployments). Our effort today is to sort out the issue in its entirety."

With regards to Ladakh, the minister said there are still ongoing friction areas and there was "progress in other areas", adding, “There should not be attempts to unilaterally change status quo."

He said the relationship was based on “three mutuals—- mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest”.

India also raised the issue of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s references to Kashmir at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad.

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“I referred to it. I explained to him why we found that statement objectionable. It was a subject discussed at some length. There was a larger context as well,” he said.

“I conveyed that we hope that China would follow an independent policy in respect of India and not allow its policies to be influenced by other countries and other relationships,” he added.

The Indian minister further said that Afghanistan and Ukraine issues were also discussed at length during the talks.

“So far as Afghanistan is concerned, India's policy is guided by the UN Security Council Resolution 2593. On Ukraine, we discussed our respective approaches &amp; perspective but agreed that diplomacy and dialogue must be the priority,” he said.

When asked for reasons surrounding the secrecy of the Chinese minister’s visit, Jaishankar said, “Chinese did not want the visit to be announced earlier.”

Earlier in the day, Wang Yi met Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, who asserted that an "early and complete disengagement of troops" at points of friction along the border was key to restoring normal ties between the two countries.

Doval also called for removing "impediments" to allow bilateral ties to "take the natural course" and stressed that "actions should not violate the spirit of equal and mutual security".

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After talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi today that lasted for three hours, External Affairs Minister S Jashankar dubbed the ties between India and China as “not normal”, saying that the “current situation is a work in progress” due to friction at the border.

After talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi today that lasted for three hours, External Affairs Minister S Jashankar dubbed the ties between India and China as “not normal”, saying that the “current situation is a work in progress” due to friction at the border. “So long there are very large deployments, border situation is not normal. We still have ongoing friction areas, where some progress has been made in resolving some friction areas, including Pangong Tso. Our discussion today was how to take this forward. There have been 15 rounds of talks,” he told the media after the conclusion of his talks. When he was asked where the India-China ties lie at this juncture, he responded, “If you ask me if our relationship today is normal, then my answer is 'no it is not normal' (because of the Chinese deployments). Our effort today is to sort out the issue in its entirety." With regards to Ladakh, the minister said there are still ongoing friction areas and there was "progress in other areas", adding, “There should not be attempts to unilaterally change status quo." He said the relationship was based on “three mutuals—- mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest”. India also raised the issue of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s references to Kashmir at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Islamabad. Also read | High-level talks between China and India take place for the first time in two years; focus on Ladakh standoff “I referred to it. I explained to him why we found that statement objectionable. It was a subject discussed at some length. There was a larger context as well,” he said. “I conveyed that we hope that China would follow an independent policy in respect of India and not allow its policies to be influenced by other countries and other relationships,” he added. The Indian minister further said that Afghanistan and Ukraine issues were also discussed at length during the talks. “So far as Afghanistan is concerned, India's policy is guided by the UN Security Council Resolution 2593. On Ukraine, we discussed our respective approaches & perspective but agreed that diplomacy and dialogue must be the priority,” he said. When asked for reasons surrounding the secrecy of the Chinese minister’s visit, Jaishankar said, “Chinese did not want the visit to be announced earlier.” Earlier in the day, Wang Yi met Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, who asserted that an "early and complete disengagement of troops" at points of friction along the border was key to restoring normal ties between the two countries. Doval also called for removing "impediments" to allow bilateral ties to "take the natural course" and stressed that "actions should not violate the spirit of equal and mutual security". Watch | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

India-China ties not normal, border issues key: Jaishankar post talks with Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in India on his first visit since the Galwan valley clash. He met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in India.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

India's external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Palestine's Ramallah on March 8.

The key focus of his visit will be the India-Palestine Joint commission meeting (JCM) which he will co-chair along with his Palestinian counterpart Riad al-Maliki. This is Dr Jaishankar's first-ever visit to Ramallah in his capacity as External Affairs Minister. During the visit, EAM will also call on Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.&nbsp;

A joint commission meet (JCM) took place in November 2016. In January 2016, the then EAM Sushma Swaraj had visited Palestine and met President Abbas, Foreign minister Riad. During her visit, she inaugurated India Palestine digital learning and innovation center at Al Quds University, Ramallah.

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During this visit as well, EAM Jaishankar is expected to inaugurate a $5 million technopark project. While India continues to support the Palestinian cause at bilateral and international levels, New Delhi has been extending economic assistance to the Palestinian people. Two schools were built in Palestine in 2015 through Indian aid. Indian govt has set up an India-Palestine Centre of Excellence in ICT and Innovation in Al Quds University, Abu Dis in 2015 and another ICT center in Ramallah in 2016.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited the&nbsp;de jure&nbsp;sovereign state on February 10, 2018. Before that, the then Indian President Pranab Mukherjee had paid a visit in October 2015. During President's 2015 visit, India had announced five projects worth $17.79 million, which included a Palestine India Techno Park in Ramallah and Palestine Institute of Diplomacy.&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi has been bestowed with the highest Palestinian award of the “Grand Collar of the State of Palestine”.&nbsp;New Delhi has also increased its annual contribution towards UN Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) from USD 1.25 Million to USD 5 Million in the backdrop of the financial crisis being faced by the UN agency.

The visit to Palestine will see EAM visiting other countries in the region, with an expected in-person West Asian Quad meet on the anvil. The west Asian quad includes UAE, India, Israel, and the US, also known as I2, U2 is expected to hold an in-person meeting in Dubai. This means, US Secretary of state Blinken, Israeli FM will also visit the country. But with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, things could drastically change as worries continue over Russian President Putin's ongoing military offensive. The west Asian quad last met virtually, during EAM's Israel visit last year and since then all sides have appointed a nodal person who will coordinate from each country on various issues, primarily economic.&nbsp;

This year, EAM has already visited,&nbsp;Indo Pacific region with visits to Australia, the Philippines, to Europe with visit to Germany and France. But the first visit he made this year was to Qatar, in west Asia.

India's external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Palestine's Ramallah on March 8. The key focus of his visit will be the India-Palestine Joint commission meeting (JCM) which he will co-chair along with his Palestinian counterpart Riad al-Maliki.

India's external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Palestine's Ramallah on March 8. The key focus of his visit will be the India-Palestine Joint commission meeting (JCM) which he will co-chair along with his Palestinian counterpart Riad al-Maliki. This is Dr Jaishankar's first-ever visit to Ramallah in his capacity as External Affairs Minister. During the visit, EAM will also call on Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh. A joint commission meet (JCM) took place in November 2016. In January 2016, the then EAM Sushma Swaraj had visited Palestine and met President Abbas, Foreign minister Riad. During her visit, she inaugurated India Palestine digital learning and innovation center at Al Quds University, Ramallah. Also read | Palestine's PM seeks India's support at international forums During this visit as well, EAM Jaishankar is expected to inaugurate a $5 million technopark project. While India continues to support the Palestinian cause at bilateral and international levels, New Delhi has been extending economic assistance to the Palestinian people. Two schools were built in Palestine in 2015 through Indian aid. Indian govt has set up an India-Palestine Centre of Excellence in ICT and Innovation in Al Quds University, Abu Dis in 2015 and another ICT center in Ramallah in 2016. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited the de jure sovereign state on February 10, 2018. Before that, the then Indian President Pranab Mukherjee had paid a visit in October 2015. During President's 2015 visit, India had announced five projects worth $17.79 million, which included a Palestine India Techno Park in Ramallah and Palestine Institute of Diplomacy. Indian PM Modi has been bestowed with the highest Palestinian award of the “Grand Collar of the State of Palestine”. New Delhi has also increased its annual contribution towards UN Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) from USD 1.25 Million to USD 5 Million in the backdrop of the financial crisis being faced by the UN agency. The visit to Palestine will see EAM visiting other countries in the region, with an expected in-person West Asian Quad meet on the anvil. The west Asian quad includes UAE, India, Israel, and the US, also known as I2, U2 is expected to hold an in-person meeting in Dubai. This means, US Secretary of state Blinken, Israeli FM will also visit the country. But with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, things could drastically change as worries continue over Russian President Putin's ongoing military offensive. The west Asian quad last met virtually, during EAM's Israel visit last year and since then all sides have appointed a nodal person who will coordinate from each country on various issues, primarily economic. This year, EAM has already visited, Indo Pacific region with visits to Australia, the Philippines, to Europe with visit to Germany and France. But the first visit he made this year was to Qatar, in west Asia.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Palestine on March 8

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Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to France during which he will attend EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid Chinese assertiveness in the region.

Indian EAM S Jaishankar on a 3-day visit to France to attend EU forum on Indo-Pacific

India's relations with China was going through a "very difficult phase"&nbsp;after Beijing violated border agreements, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, underlining that the "state of the border will determine the state of the relationship".

Jaishankar, addressing the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2022 Panel Discussion here, said that there is a problem India is having with China

"And the problem is that for 45 years there was peace, there was stable border management, there were no military casualties on the border from 1975,"&nbsp;he said in response to a question from the host.

"That changed because we had agreements with China not to bring military forces to, we call it, the border but it's Line of Actual Control, and the Chinese violated those agreements,"&nbsp;Jaishankar said.

He said that "the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship, that's natural".

"So obviously relations with China right now are going through a very difficult phase,"&nbsp;the external affairs minister said, adding that India's relations with the West were quite decent even before June 2020.

The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.

The tension escalated following a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020.

Jaishankar participated in a panel discussion on the Indo-Pacific at the MSC which is aimed at extensively deliberating on the escalating tension between the NATO countries and Russia over Ukraine.&nbsp;

India's relations with China was going through a "very difficult phase" after Beijing violated border agreements, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, underlining that the "state of the border will determine the state of the relationship".

India's relations with China was going through a "very difficult phase" after Beijing violated border agreements, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, underlining that the "state of the border will determine the state of the relationship". Jaishankar, addressing the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2022 Panel Discussion here, said that there is a problem India is having with China "And the problem is that for 45 years there was peace, there was stable border management, there were no military casualties on the border from 1975," he said in response to a question from the host. "That changed because we had agreements with China not to bring military forces to, we call it, the border but it's Line of Actual Control, and the Chinese violated those agreements," Jaishankar said. He said that "the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship, that's natural". "So obviously relations with China right now are going through a very difficult phase," the external affairs minister said, adding that India's relations with the West were quite decent even before June 2020. The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry. The tension escalated following a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020. Jaishankar participated in a panel discussion on the Indo-Pacific at the MSC which is aimed at extensively deliberating on the escalating tension between the NATO countries and Russia over Ukraine.

'State of border will define relations with China', says India's foreign minister Jaishankar

In a major boost to India's vaccine diplomacy, the first batch of the Indian manufactured Covid vaccines under the Quad group’s initiative would be rolled out in the first half of 2022, the group said in a statement on Friday.

The vaccine will be made by India's Biological E, the Quad grouping said.

"We are pleased with the Quad Vaccine Partnership's rapid progress in expanding vaccine production at the Biological E Ltd facility in India, which aims to deliver at least 1 billion vaccines by the end of 2022," a statement released after a meeting of Quad foreign ministers in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday said.

The statement did not add further details on the quantities of vaccines, or which countries they would go to first.

During a meeting in Melbourne, the foreign ministers of the Quad members— India, Australia, Japan and the US — also agreed to expedite the delivery of Covid vaccines in the Indo-Pacific region.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at a media briefing that it was agreed to expedite the delivery of safe and affordable vaccines, support capacity building and augment infrastructure for last-mile delivery.

In September last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Quad leaders that the country, the largest producers of vaccines in the world, would allow the export of 8 million COVID-19 vaccines by end of October 2021.

“We look forward to the delivery of the first batch of Quad-supported vaccines in the first half of this year. We are assisting to train healthcare workers, combat vaccine hesitancy and augment infrastructure, especially cold chain systems, for ‘last mile’ vaccine delivery,” the statement said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a major boost to India's vaccine diplomacy, the first batch of the Indian manufactured Covid vaccines under the Quad group’s initiative would be rolled out in the first half of 2022, the group said in a statement on Friday.

In a major boost to India's vaccine diplomacy, the first batch of the Indian manufactured Covid vaccines under the Quad group’s initiative would be rolled out in the first half of 2022, the group said in a statement on Friday. The vaccine will be made by India's Biological E, the Quad grouping said. "We are pleased with the Quad Vaccine Partnership's rapid progress in expanding vaccine production at the Biological E Ltd facility in India, which aims to deliver at least 1 billion vaccines by the end of 2022," a statement released after a meeting of Quad foreign ministers in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday said. The statement did not add further details on the quantities of vaccines, or which countries they would go to first. During a meeting in Melbourne, the foreign ministers of the Quad members— India, Australia, Japan and the US — also agreed to expedite the delivery of Covid vaccines in the Indo-Pacific region. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at a media briefing that it was agreed to expedite the delivery of safe and affordable vaccines, support capacity building and augment infrastructure for last-mile delivery. In September last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Quad leaders that the country, the largest producers of vaccines in the world, would allow the export of 8 million COVID-19 vaccines by end of October 2021. “We look forward to the delivery of the first batch of Quad-supported vaccines in the first half of this year. We are assisting to train healthcare workers, combat vaccine hesitancy and augment infrastructure, especially cold chain systems, for ‘last mile’ vaccine delivery,” the statement said. (With inputs from agencies)

Quad-supported Indian Covid vaccines to roll out in first half of 2022

China on Wednesday lambasted against the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday and accused the members, including India and US, of creating a bloc confrontation and having a “cold war mentality.”

In a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the four-nation alliance should stop driving wedges between regional countries.

"We oppose exclusive blocs to create bloc confrontation,” Lijian said while answering a question on the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the Quad.

"We hope that the US and relevant countries can get a clear picture of the situation, feel relaxed, abandon the Cold War mentality, stop driving wedges between regional countries and contribute to regional peace, stability and prosperity,” he said.

The Quad came into being in November 2017, when the US, Australia, India and Japan gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence, amidst China's growing military presence in the strategic region.

The foreign ministers from the four countries will be participating in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Melbourne on Friday.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it will be an opportunity for the ministers to follow up on their virtual meeting held in February last year and exchange views on regional strategic issues given their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

The Quad meeting comes amid heightened tension over Russia’s military buildup on the Ukrainian border.

The four countries are expected to reaffirm the importance of the rules-based order and discuss the challenges posed to it by China, said Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs while speaking to reporters in Washington on February 4.

He also said the Ukraine situation, in which it is feared Russia will further invade its neighbouring country, could be a topic to be dealt with in the Quad context, given that the four countries are key democracies in the Indo-Pacific and the issue involves a threat to the rules-based global order.

“In this era of intense competition, changing strategic landscapes, economic coercion and, of course, this very difficult global pandemic, there is no greater global partnership than what we’re trying to accomplish through the Quad,” the official said.

The last Quad foreign ministerial meeting held in person was in October 2020 in Japan. The leaders of the Quad met at the White House in September last year, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to host the next summit in his country in the spring.

(With inputs from agencies)

China on Wednesday lambasted against the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday and accused the members, including India and US, of creating a bloc confrontation and having a “cold war mentality.

China on Wednesday lambasted against the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday and accused the members, including India and US, of creating a bloc confrontation and having a “cold war mentality.” In a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the four-nation alliance should stop driving wedges between regional countries. "We oppose exclusive blocs to create bloc confrontation,” Lijian said while answering a question on the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the Quad. "We hope that the US and relevant countries can get a clear picture of the situation, feel relaxed, abandon the Cold War mentality, stop driving wedges between regional countries and contribute to regional peace, stability and prosperity,” he said. The Quad came into being in November 2017, when the US, Australia, India and Japan gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence, amidst China's growing military presence in the strategic region. The foreign ministers from the four countries will be participating in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Melbourne on Friday. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it will be an opportunity for the ministers to follow up on their virtual meeting held in February last year and exchange views on regional strategic issues given their shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. The Quad meeting comes amid heightened tension over Russia’s military buildup on the Ukrainian border. The four countries are expected to reaffirm the importance of the rules-based order and discuss the challenges posed to it by China, said Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs while speaking to reporters in Washington on February 4. He also said the Ukraine situation, in which it is feared Russia will further invade its neighbouring country, could be a topic to be dealt with in the Quad context, given that the four countries are key democracies in the Indo-Pacific and the issue involves a threat to the rules-based global order. “In this era of intense competition, changing strategic landscapes, economic coercion and, of course, this very difficult global pandemic, there is no greater global partnership than what we’re trying to accomplish through the Quad,” the official said. The last Quad foreign ministerial meeting held in person was in October 2020 in Japan. The leaders of the Quad met at the White House in September last year, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to host the next summit in his country in the spring. (With inputs from agencies)

China lambasts Quad summit in Australia, says 'stop driving wedges between regional countries'

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris is on a three-day visit to India. India's MEA S. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Peiris. The visit comes days after New Delhi's $500mn assistance to the country.

Sri Lankan FM Peiris on a 3-day visit to India

Sri Lankan FM Peiris on a 3-day visit to India, meets Jaishankar

India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, will be on a visit to the Philippines from February 13th to the 15th.

The visit comes after India and the Philippines signed a $374.96 million dollar deal last month, under which New Delhi will export BrahMos missiles to the ASEAN country. The biggest defence export deal India has ever signed was conceptualised in 2017.

The coastal defence regiment of the Philippine marines will be the primary employer of the missiles.&nbsp;

As part of the agreement, India would deliver three batteries and train the operators and maintainers.

During the visit, EAM will hold talks with his Philippine counterpart, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teddy Locsin Jr. A call with President Rodrigo Duterte is also expected to happen.

The last foreign ministerial visit to the country was in 2013, with the visit of the then EAM Salman Khurshid.

Then, in 2017, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Gen. V. K. Singh, paid a visit to the country.PM Modi visited the country in 2017 while President Duterte visited India in 2018 for the Republic Day celebrations.

The visit of EAM to the Philippines comes after his visit to Australia, which begins on February 10th. EAM visits Australia for the Quad in persons foreign ministers' meet, a visit that will have a major bilateral component as well.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in the weekly presser, "The next meeting is expected to be held later this month in Melbourne. We hope to share an update on this with you soon.

The last in person quad meet was in 2020 in Tokyo, followed by a virtual meet in February 2021.&nbsp;

EAM is expected to call on other top Australian government officials and meet the diaspora as well. Key engagements include his meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken.

"The Secretary will meet with Indian Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar to reaffirm our vitally important strategic partnership," the US State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink said last week.

The Quad FMs' meeting happens in the backdrop of the controversial Beijing winter Olympics. Three of the four Quad member countries, the US, India, and Australia, have announced a public diplomatic boycott of the games, while Japanese delegations don't include any top government officials.

India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, will be on a visit to the Philippines from February 13th to the 15th. The visit comes after India and the Philippines signed a $374.

India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, will be on a visit to the Philippines from February 13th to the 15th. The visit comes after India and the Philippines signed a $374.96 million dollar deal last month, under which New Delhi will export BrahMos missiles to the ASEAN country. The biggest defence export deal India has ever signed was conceptualised in 2017. The coastal defence regiment of the Philippine marines will be the primary employer of the missiles. As part of the agreement, India would deliver three batteries and train the operators and maintainers. During the visit, EAM will hold talks with his Philippine counterpart, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teddy Locsin Jr. A call with President Rodrigo Duterte is also expected to happen. The last foreign ministerial visit to the country was in 2013, with the visit of the then EAM Salman Khurshid. Then, in 2017, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Gen. V. K. Singh, paid a visit to the country.PM Modi visited the country in 2017 while President Duterte visited India in 2018 for the Republic Day celebrations. The visit of EAM to the Philippines comes after his visit to Australia, which begins on February 10th. EAM visits Australia for the Quad in persons foreign ministers' meet, a visit that will have a major bilateral component as well. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in the weekly presser, "The next meeting is expected to be held later this month in Melbourne. We hope to share an update on this with you soon. The last in person quad meet was in 2020 in Tokyo, followed by a virtual meet in February 2021. EAM is expected to call on other top Australian government officials and meet the diaspora as well. Key engagements include his meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken. "The Secretary will meet with Indian Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar to reaffirm our vitally important strategic partnership," the US State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Assistant Secretary Daniel Kritenbrink said last week. The Quad FMs' meeting happens in the backdrop of the controversial Beijing winter Olympics. Three of the four Quad member countries, the US, India, and Australia, have announced a public diplomatic boycott of the games, while Japanese delegations don't include any top government officials.

Days after BrahMos deal, S Jaishankar to visit Philippines on February 13-15

A family of four, including an infant, believed to be from India died due to exposure from extreme cold weather near the US-Canada border, officials said, indicating it to be a case of human trafficking.

Officials on Thursday said that the bodies of four people — two adults, a teen and an infant — were found on the Canadian side of the US/Canada border near Emerson on Wednesday.

Authorities believe it was a failed crossing attempt during the&nbsp;freezing blizzard.

The bodies were discovered amid vast snowdrifts on Wednesday, when the temperature was -35 degrees Celsius (-31 degrees Fahrenheit), accounting for the wind, officials said.

The US Department of Justice has said the four dead were “tentatively identified” as separated members of a group that had been detained earlier in the day while wandering in the snowy fields near the border.

On Thursday, US authorities said a Florida man identified as Steve Shand, 47, had been charged with&nbsp;human smuggling&nbsp;in connection with the group.

According to reports, a US border patrol in North Dakota stopped a passenger van carrying 15 people just south of the Canadian border on Wednesday.

It said that Shand was driving the van with two undocumented Indian nationals.

Around the same time, five other people – all undocumented Indian nationals – were spotted by law enforcement in the snow nearby.

The group said it had been walking for more than 11 hours outside in the freezing and disorienting conditions.

One of the men in the group was carrying a backpack that had baby supplies in it. He told officers it belonged to a family who had become separated from the group overnight, according to court documents.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police&nbsp;Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy told a news conference in Winnipeg on Thursday that once the officials were notified that the family may still be in Manitoba, officers immediately began to search the area.

After a difficult search in nearly impossible terrain, she said the officers found three bodies together — a man, a woman and a baby — just 10 meters from the border near Emerson. The search continued and a teen boy was found a short distance away. It is believed they died from exposure.

“It is an absolute and heartbreaking tragedy,” MacLatchy said.

Meanwhile, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed shock over the tragedy and asked India’s&nbsp;envoys to the US and Canada to respond to the situation.

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A family of four, including an infant, believed to be from India died due to exposure from extreme cold weather near the US-Canada border, officials said, indicating it to be a case of human trafficking.

A family of four, including an infant, believed to be from India died due to exposure from extreme cold weather near the US-Canada border, officials said, indicating it to be a case of human trafficking. Officials on Thursday said that the bodies of four people — two adults, a teen and an infant — were found on the Canadian side of the US/Canada border near Emerson on Wednesday. Authorities believe it was a failed crossing attempt during the freezing blizzard. The bodies were discovered amid vast snowdrifts on Wednesday, when the temperature was -35 degrees Celsius (-31 degrees Fahrenheit), accounting for the wind, officials said. The US Department of Justice has said the four dead were “tentatively identified” as separated members of a group that had been detained earlier in the day while wandering in the snowy fields near the border. On Thursday, US authorities said a Florida man identified as Steve Shand, 47, had been charged with human smuggling in connection with the group. According to reports, a US border patrol in North Dakota stopped a passenger van carrying 15 people just south of the Canadian border on Wednesday. It said that Shand was driving the van with two undocumented Indian nationals. Around the same time, five other people – all undocumented Indian nationals – were spotted by law enforcement in the snow nearby. The group said it had been walking for more than 11 hours outside in the freezing and disorienting conditions. One of the men in the group was carrying a backpack that had baby supplies in it. He told officers it belonged to a family who had become separated from the group overnight, according to court documents. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy told a news conference in Winnipeg on Thursday that once the officials were notified that the family may still be in Manitoba, officers immediately began to search the area. After a difficult search in nearly impossible terrain, she said the officers found three bodies together — a man, a woman and a baby — just 10 meters from the border near Emerson. The search continued and a teen boy was found a short distance away. It is believed they died from exposure. “It is an absolute and heartbreaking tragedy,” MacLatchy said. Meanwhile, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed shock over the tragedy and asked India’s envoys to the US and Canada to respond to the situation. Shocked by the report that 4 Indian nationals, including an infant have lost their lives at the Canada-US border. Have asked our Ambassadors in the US and Canada to urgently respond to the situation. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 21, 2022 × Following this, India’s envoy to Canada Ajay Bisaria said that he will work with the Canadian authorities to investigate the “disturbing events”. This is a grave tragedy. An Indian consular team is travelling today from @IndiainToronto to Manitoba to coordinate and help. We will work with Canadian authorities to investigate these disturbing events. @HCI_Ottawa https://t.co/qGM2ZTlPsx — Ajay Bisaria (@Ajaybis) January 21, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

4 Indians, including infant, die in freezing cold at US-Canada border, minister seeks probe

In a bid to strengthen ties with Iran, Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Indian FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart to bolster ties

Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu highlighted the importance of defence cooperation between Russia and India during his meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (December 6). He said he is confident that both countries will help in enhancing "regional security".&nbsp;

Russia's defence minister and his Indian counterpart, along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russia counterpart Sergey Lavrov, held a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the Indian capital.&nbsp;

In his opening remarks, Shoigu said, "Russia-India defence cooperation is important for the relations between our two countries during these times. I am confident Russia and India will help in enhancing regional security."&nbsp;

ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-russia-sign-pact-for-ak-203-rifles-renew-military-cooperation-for-10-years-434504">India, Russia sign pact for AK-203 rifles, renew military cooperation for 10-years</a>

It is important to note that greements for procurement of 7.63x39mm assault rifles AK-203 and protocol on amending agreement on cooperation for Kalashnikov series small arms manufacturing were signed during the defence ministers' meetings.&nbsp;

Rajnath Singh also tweeted, "Had a productive, fruitful and substantial bilateral discussions on defence cooperation with the Russian Defence Minister, General Sergey Shoigu in New Delhi today. India values its special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia."&nbsp;

Singh also noted that it was a great pleasure to discuss and exchange opinions on certain significant issues of common interest between the two nations. He further added that India "deeply appreciates" Russia's strong support.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/putin-visit-russian-president-to-reach-new-delhi-today-for-india-russia-summit-434452">Putin visit: Russian President to reach New Delhi today for India-Russia summit</a>

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It is expected that both countries will sign more than 10 agreements following the talks between PM Modi and President Putin. These agreements will be in the fields of space, culture, science and technology, defence etc.&nbsp;

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Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu highlighted the importance of defence cooperation between Russia and India during his meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (December 6).

Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu highlighted the importance of defence cooperation between Russia and India during his meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (December 6). He said he is confident that both countries will help in enhancing "regional security". Russia's defence minister and his Indian counterpart, along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russia counterpart Sergey Lavrov, held a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the Indian capital. In his opening remarks, Shoigu said, "Russia-India defence cooperation is important for the relations between our two countries during these times. I am confident Russia and India will help in enhancing regional security." ALSO READ | India, Russia sign pact for AK-203 rifles, renew military cooperation for 10-years It is important to note that greements for procurement of 7.63x39mm assault rifles AK-203 and protocol on amending agreement on cooperation for Kalashnikov series small arms manufacturing were signed during the defence ministers' meetings. Rajnath Singh also tweeted, "Had a productive, fruitful and substantial bilateral discussions on defence cooperation with the Russian Defence Minister, General Sergey Shoigu in New Delhi today. India values its special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia." Singh also noted that it was a great pleasure to discuss and exchange opinions on certain significant issues of common interest between the two nations. He further added that India "deeply appreciates" Russia's strong support. ALSO READ | Putin visit: Russian President to reach New Delhi today for India-Russia summit Had a productive, fruitful and substantial bilateral discussions on defence cooperation with the Russian Defence Minister, General Sergey Shoigu in New Delhi today. India values its special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia. pic.twitter.com/9WNBx6m7ok — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 6, 2021 × The crucial meeting comes ahead of Russian President, Vladimir Putin's visit to India during which he will meet Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The meeting is their first in-person meeting since the BRICS summit in November 2019. It is expected that both countries will sign more than 10 agreements following the talks between PM Modi and President Putin. These agreements will be in the fields of space, culture, science and technology, defence etc. Watch: India-Russia ties are special, says FM Jaishankar ahead of crucial Modi-Putin meet ×

Russia-India defence cooperation important for relations between the two countries: Russian Defence Minister

While highlighting major trends that are shaping the geopolitics in the Indian Ocean Regin, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday talked about China’s rise and the changing American strategic posture to adjust itself in the multipolar world.

Jaishankar was speaking at the two-day 5th Indian Ocean Conference in Abu Dabi, ending on December 5. The theme of the Indian Ocean Conference 2021 is “Indian Ocean: Ecology, Economy, Epidemic”.

“We are meeting after a bit of a gap due to Covid. In that period, a number of developments have taken place that has a direct bearing on the well-being of the Indian Ocean Region,” he said.

“A starting point could be the trend lines that have influenced the evolution of the Indian Ocean in recent years. First and foremost is the changing American strategic posture. Since 2008 we’ve witnessed greater caution in US power projection and an effort to correct its overextension,” he added.

He pointed out that the US is moving towards greater realism and is adjusting to multipolarity and rebalancing and re-examining the balance between its domestic revival and commitments abroad.

“It may have taken different forms and been articulated in very different ways, but there’s a larger consistency over 3 administration that they themselves may not readily recognise. It is expressed in footprint and posture, terms of engagement, the extent of involvement and nature of initiatives,” Jaishankar said.

Also read |&nbsp;I<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-keeping-close-eye-on-chinese-activities-in-indian-ocean-says-newly-appointed-navy-chief-433967">ndia keeping close eye on Chinese activities in Indian Ocean, says newly appointed Navy Chief</a>

“This makes it a more active partner beyond orthodox constructs, given how strong its influence is on the Indian Ocean, this cannot but have implications. We must also bear in mind the uniqueness of the US polity and&nbsp;its ability to re-invent itself,” he added.

Talking about the emergence of China on the global stage, Jaishankar said, “Second major trend is the rise of China. Even otherwise, the emergence of power at the global level is extraordinary happening. That it’s a different kind of polity enhances a sense of change. The USSR may have borne some similarities, but never had centrality to the global economy that China has today.”

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-says-india-china-going-through-bad-patch-beijing-lacks-credible-explanation-for-lac-actions-430668">Jaishankar says India, China going through 'bad patch,' Beijing lacks credible explanation for LAC actions</a>

“Consequences of China's growing capabilities are particularly profound because of extrapolation of its domestic seamlessness to the world outside. As a result, whether it's connectivity, technology or trade, there's now an ongoing debate on the changing nature of power and influence,” he added.

Over two days, senior leaders from Indian Ocean littoral countries will cover the issues related to the region in the pre-conference workshops and plenary sessions, the India Foundation said.

There will be around 200 delegates and over 50 speakers from 30 countries. The inaugural address will be delivered by President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the think-tank said.

The conference is being organised in collaboration with the RSIS Singapore, Institute of National Security Studies, Sri Lanka, and the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, UAE, it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

While highlighting major trends that are shaping the geopolitics in the Indian Ocean Regin, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday talked about China’s rise and the changing American strategic posture to adjust itself in the multipolar world.

While highlighting major trends that are shaping the geopolitics in the Indian Ocean Regin, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday talked about China’s rise and the changing American strategic posture to adjust itself in the multipolar world. Jaishankar was speaking at the two-day 5th Indian Ocean Conference in Abu Dabi, ending on December 5. The theme of the Indian Ocean Conference 2021 is “Indian Ocean: Ecology, Economy, Epidemic”. “We are meeting after a bit of a gap due to Covid. In that period, a number of developments have taken place that has a direct bearing on the well-being of the Indian Ocean Region,” he said. “A starting point could be the trend lines that have influenced the evolution of the Indian Ocean in recent years. First and foremost is the changing American strategic posture. Since 2008 we’ve witnessed greater caution in US power projection and an effort to correct its overextension,” he added. He pointed out that the US is moving towards greater realism and is adjusting to multipolarity and rebalancing and re-examining the balance between its domestic revival and commitments abroad. “It may have taken different forms and been articulated in very different ways, but there’s a larger consistency over 3 administration that they themselves may not readily recognise. It is expressed in footprint and posture, terms of engagement, the extent of involvement and nature of initiatives,” Jaishankar said. Also read | India keeping close eye on Chinese activities in Indian Ocean, says newly appointed Navy Chief “This makes it a more active partner beyond orthodox constructs, given how strong its influence is on the Indian Ocean, this cannot but have implications. We must also bear in mind the uniqueness of the US polity and its ability to re-invent itself,” he added. Talking about the emergence of China on the global stage, Jaishankar said, “Second major trend is the rise of China. Even otherwise, the emergence of power at the global level is extraordinary happening. That it’s a different kind of polity enhances a sense of change. The USSR may have borne some similarities, but never had centrality to the global economy that China has today.” Also read | Jaishankar says India, China going through 'bad patch,' Beijing lacks credible explanation for LAC actions “Consequences of China's growing capabilities are particularly profound because of extrapolation of its domestic seamlessness to the world outside. As a result, whether it's connectivity, technology or trade, there's now an ongoing debate on the changing nature of power and influence,” he added. Over two days, senior leaders from Indian Ocean littoral countries will cover the issues related to the region in the pre-conference workshops and plenary sessions, the India Foundation said. There will be around 200 delegates and over 50 speakers from 30 countries. The inaugural address will be delivered by President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the think-tank said. The conference is being organised in collaboration with the RSIS Singapore, Institute of National Security Studies, Sri Lanka, and the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, UAE, it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Rise of China, USA's realignment: India’s Jaishankar talks on changing geopolitics in Indian Ocean

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that India and China are going through a ''bad patch.'' Highlighting that China lacks a ''credible explanation'' for violating it's bilateral agreements with India, Jaishankar said ''I don't think the Chinese have any doubt on where we stand on our relationship and what's not gone right with it.''

India-China ties going through a 'bad patch': Foreign Minister S Jaishankar | World News

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar is in Israel for a 5-day visit. His visit is crucial on several accounts including the key diplomatic events. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen brings you the shared history between the two nations.

WION tracks Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar's 5-day Israel visit

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar is in Israel for a 5-day visit and on second day he held a high-level meeting with country's Parliament speaker Mickey Levy.

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar meets Israeli Parliament's speaker

India's EAM S Jaishankar is in Israel for a five-day visit for a high-level engagement with the Naftali Bennett government. In focus is a quadrilateral meet between the US, India, Israel, and the UAE. The foreign ministers of the four countries met virtually. EAM Jaishankar called it the first fruitful meeting.

Foreign minister of the 4 nations meet virtually

The Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts from Israel, the United States, and the UAE have agreed to create a forum for economic cooperation between the countries.

During the quadrilateral meeting, possibilities for joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security, economics, and trade were discussed.

As part of the virtual meeting on Monday, Jaishankar, currently in Israel on a five-day visit, was accompanied by his Israeli counterpart, Yair Lapid.

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abraham-accords-dividend-india-us-uae-israel-foreign-ministers-to-hold-meeting-421701">Abraham Accords dividend: India, US, UAE &amp; Israel foreign ministers to hold meeting</a>

Meanwhile, Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister, participated virtually, as the four leaders exchanged views on regional issues of concern.

"The ministers decided to establish an international forum for economic cooperation," said a statement issued by the Israeli Foreign Ministry after the meeting.

According to the statement, each minister will appoint a senior professional to a joint working group that will formulate options for cooperation in the areas identified by them.

The statement added that the ministers intend to hold an in-person meeting in the coming months at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

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"I think the word we're looking for here is synergy because this is what we're going to try and create starting with this meeting. Synergy that will help us work together on infrastructure, digital infrastructure, transport, maritime security and other things that preoccupy us all," said the Israeli Foreign Minister, who initiated the meeting during his visit to Washington, said at the start of the meeting Monday evening.

"The key to success is how quickly can we move from 'government-to-government' to 'business-to-business'," Lapid said. "How quickly can we turn this into a working process that will put boots on the ground, changing infrastructure around the world."

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-israel-agree-to-start-fta-negotiation-vaccine-certificate-recognition-421779">India, Israel agree to start FTA negotiation, vaccine certificate recognition</a>

Jaishankar called the meeting "fruitful," saying they discussed how to work together more closely on global issues and economic growth.&nbsp;"Agreed on expeditious follow-up," he said in a tweet.

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"I think it is very clear that on the big issues of our times we all think very similarly and what would be helpful would be if we could agree on some practical things to work upon," he said.

Meanwhile, an article in the Jerusalem Post newspaper noted the economic and defence industry advantages of the new ties and the potential to synergize the network of ties between Washington, Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi, and New Delhi.

Watch |&nbsp;WION tracks Jaishankar's Israel visit, economic growth and global issues on top agenda

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"That means that the whole can be more than the sum of its parts," it said.

Citing the growing power of near-peer rivals such as Russia and China, as well as regional states that oppose US policy, such as Iran and Turkey, the article said "That may be where the US-UAE-Israel-India connection comes together most of all, in presenting a moderate alternative to the aggressive extremist and authoritarian countries."

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The Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts from Israel, the United States, and the UAE have agreed to create a forum for economic cooperation between the countries.

The Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts from Israel, the United States, and the UAE have agreed to create a forum for economic cooperation between the countries. During the quadrilateral meeting, possibilities for joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security, economics, and trade were discussed. As part of the virtual meeting on Monday, Jaishankar, currently in Israel on a five-day visit, was accompanied by his Israeli counterpart, Yair Lapid. Also Read: Abraham Accords dividend: India, US, UAE & Israel foreign ministers to hold meeting Meanwhile, Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister, participated virtually, as the four leaders exchanged views on regional issues of concern. "The ministers decided to establish an international forum for economic cooperation," said a statement issued by the Israeli Foreign Ministry after the meeting. According to the statement, each minister will appoint a senior professional to a joint working group that will formulate options for cooperation in the areas identified by them. The statement added that the ministers intend to hold an in-person meeting in the coming months at Expo 2020 in Dubai. Watch | Foreign minister of the 4 nations meet virtually "I think the word we're looking for here is synergy because this is what we're going to try and create starting with this meeting. Synergy that will help us work together on infrastructure, digital infrastructure, transport, maritime security and other things that preoccupy us all," said the Israeli Foreign Minister, who initiated the meeting during his visit to Washington, said at the start of the meeting Monday evening. "The key to success is how quickly can we move from 'government-to-government' to 'business-to-business'," Lapid said. "How quickly can we turn this into a working process that will put boots on the ground, changing infrastructure around the world." Also read | India, Israel agree to start FTA negotiation, vaccine certificate recognition Jaishankar called the meeting "fruitful," saying they discussed how to work together more closely on global issues and economic growth. "Agreed on expeditious follow-up," he said in a tweet. A fruitful first meeting with Israeli APM and FM @YairLapid, UAE FM @ABZayed and US Secretary of State @SecBlinken this evening. Discussed working together more closely on economic growth and global issues. Agreed on expeditious follow-up. pic.twitter.com/kVgFM0r6hs — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 18, 2021 × "I think it is very clear that on the big issues of our times we all think very similarly and what would be helpful would be if we could agree on some practical things to work upon," he said. Meanwhile, an article in the Jerusalem Post newspaper noted the economic and defence industry advantages of the new ties and the potential to synergize the network of ties between Washington, Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi, and New Delhi. Watch | WION tracks Jaishankar's Israel visit, economic growth and global issues on top agenda "That means that the whole can be more than the sum of its parts," it said. Citing the growing power of near-peer rivals such as Russia and China, as well as regional states that oppose US policy, such as Iran and Turkey, the article said "That may be where the US-UAE-Israel-India connection comes together most of all, in presenting a moderate alternative to the aggressive extremist and authoritarian countries." (With inputs from agencies)

Virtual quadrilateral meet: India, Israel, US and UAE agree to establish joint economic forum

EAM S Jaishankar on a visit to Israel to bolster India-Israel relations

India's EAM S Jaishankar is in Israel for the first high-level engagement with the Naftali Bennett government. In focus is a quadrilateral meet between the US, India, Israel and the UAE. Watch this report for more.

Indian EAM S Jaishankar meets Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid

India's EAM Dr S Jaishankar in an exclusive conversation with WION over his high-level meet in Israel. It is India's first high-level engagement with the Naftali Bennett government. In focus is a quadrilateral meet between the US, India, Israel and the UAE. Watch this report for more.

'India-Israel relationship deeply rooted,' S Jaishankar in an exclusive conversation with WION

Indian External Affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to Israel today. This will be the first high-level engagement between the Modi government and the new Naftali Bennett administration in Israel.

Indian EAM Dr. S Jaishankar to embark on visit to Israel

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar landed in Kyrgystan on Sunday, for the 1st leg of his visit to further expand bilateral ties with three key Central Asian countries. Jaishankar was welcomed at the airport by Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister and Indian Ambassador Alok A Dimri.

Jaishankar landed in Kyrgystan to expand bilateral ties with key central Asian countries

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