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United States stand with Israel against terrorism. Both the countries also called for the immediate release of all remaining hostages. «Noting horrific terrorist attacks against Israel, the Ministers reiterated that India and the US stand with Israel and called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including with regard to the protection of civilians.» Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr.

India flagged its concerns at the '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial meeting. «We have made our concerns very very clear,» Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said at a media briefing. The American delegation at the '2+2' ministerial dialogue talks was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh headed the Indian side. «We have core security concerns and I am sure you are all aware of recent video that has surfaced from one such individual,» Kwatra said adding the US side understood New Delhi's concerns. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June in the Canadian town of Surrey. Days after Trudeau's allegations, India temporarily suspended issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity. Canada has already withdrawn 41 diplomats and their family members from India. India has already resumed some of the visa services.

Canada, Melanie Joly, has said that she is in close contact with her Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, adding that it is a difficult moment in relationship between the two nations that has spanned decades. Melanie Joly held a virtual news conference on Thursday to discuss her participation in the recent G7 foreign ministers' meeting, which took place in Tokyo. During the conference, Joly discussed Canada's diplomatic standoff with India, especially at a time when relations between the two countries remain strained. She said, «When it comes to India, I have mentioned it many times...I am in close contact with my counterpart, S Jaishankar, and we know this is a difficult moment in a relationship that spanned decades, so therefore I am confident that we will be able to get through this difficult period, as we know that we have many interests also that we can work together in common.» Highlighting the issue of 41 Canadian diplomats withdrawn from India, she stated that Canadian diplomats had to leave India because their immunities were taken back. «Of course we talk about our relationship within the Indo-Pacific with all our friends and like-minded...and of course...we are preoccupied by Induia's decision to get rid of the diplomatic immunities of 41 of our Canadian diplomats which put their safety at risk,» she said. «And, we are happy to see that there is clear language in the declaration (G7 declaration) reaffirming the importance of the Vienna Convention and the diplomatic immunities that are part of this,» she added. On being asked by the reporters if the dispute is settled now, the Canadian Foreign Minister added by saying, «Well, first and foremost, I have said it many times that Canadian diplomats had to leave

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will join Blinken in talks with India's foreign minister S Jaishankar and defence minister Rajnath Singh. The annual dialogue is expected to focus on "defence and security cooperation", the report added. Overall, the discussions are expected to cover a range of issues, including the ongoing border dispute with China, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the challenge posed by the conflict in Gaza to key trade and transport routes linking Europe, the Middle East, and India.

Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. Indian authorities are also in touch with the family members of the eight men, minister S Jaishankar met them , the spokesperson said adding that India will continue providing legal assistance to them.

Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S.

India and Malaysia are firming up a framework for conducting trade in national currencies and initiating a process to review the 12-year-old comprehensive economic cooperation agreement to include new domains and items, Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said. At the end of a three-day visit to India, Kadir told PTI that both sides are keen to expand trade engagement in new and emerging areas such as electronics, semiconductors, fintech, renewable energy, new technology and startups.

The upcoming fifth annual US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi will see the arrival of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. During their visit, they will hold discussions with their Indian counterparts, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The primary focus of these meetings will encompass critical issues, including strengthening defence collaboration, exploring emerging technologies, addressing space-related matters, and adapting to the evolving global landscape.

«Good exchange of perspectives with President @raisi_com of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives are serious concerns.

Canada, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday as the ties between the two sides remained strained following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a «potential» involvement of Indian agents in the killing of a Khalistani separatist. The external affairs minister said both sides have been in touch and hoped that a way would be found to resolve the row. At the same time, he asserted that «sovereignty and sensitivity» cannot be one-way streets.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has said that what happened on October 7 is «a big act of terrorism and we all need to stand up against it but at the same time also stressed the need for a solution to the Palestine issue». Addressing a joint secretary session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission in Rome on Thursday, Jaishankar said, «What happened on October 7 is a big act of terrorism and the subsequent happenings after that, have taken the entire region to a different direction… Within this, we have to find a balance between different issues… We all find terrorism unacceptable and we have to stand up against terrorism but there is also an issue of Palestine.

Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also visit Assam and Maharashtra, the ministry said as quoted by PTI. “The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by senior officials of the Royal Government of Bhutan, will be on an official visit to India from November 3 to 10," it said.

ROME: Referring to the escalation of the Israel-Hamas war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that while terrorism is «unacceptable», there also needs to be a solution for the issue of Palestine. He made the remarks at the Joint Secretary Session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission, Rome. Addressing the session, Jaishankar said, «What happened on October 7 was a big act of terrorism, the subsequent acts happening after that. This has taken the entire region into a different direction. But surely, it must be everybody's hope that eventually...the conflict can't be the normal of the region and that it comes back to some stability, some cooperation». The EAM noted that a balance needs to be struck on different issues and reiterated New Delhi's position of a 'two-state' solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict. «Within this we have to find a balance between different issues.

Blinken will embark on the visit of five nations, whose conclusion will be marked by his visit to India to participate in the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in November, the State Department informed in a statement. Blinken will be visiting Israel, Jordan, Japan, South Korea and lastly, India. During his visit to India, Blinken will be accompanied by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.

Trudeau had said that Canada had ‘credible evidence’ that India and its intelligentsia were involved in the June killing of Canada-based Pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey. The months that followed saw apprehension of Canada restricting Visa for Indians, while India restricted entry for Canadian citizens in India.

Qatar Court sentenced eight former Indian Navy personnel to death on charges of espionage. The court ruled that the eight Indian nationals were spying on behalf of Israel.

Foreign minister S Jaishankar, without naming China, asked Beijing to strictly adhere to the principles of international law while respecting the territorial integrity of each other, and criticised the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by stressing that such projects must not restrict participants from exercising their sovereignty. «SCO should work together to promote stability and prosperity in the region by strictly adhering to the principles of international law, respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity of each other and encouraging economic cooperation,» Jaishankar said during his address at the SCO Heads of Governments meeting in Bishkek. «In this context, the centrality of the interests of Central Asian states plays a key role.

New Delhi had suspended all visa facilities in Canada after allegations by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Several visa categories have now been opened by India. «After a considered review of the security situation that takes into account some recent Canadian measures in this regard, it has been decided to resume visa services for the following categories with effect from October 26, 2023.

India’s “military presence” in Maldives is a myth created by incoming President Mohammed Muizzu and former President Abdullah Yameen, as just a handful of Indian military personnel in the Indian Ocean Region state are stationed for training Maldivian armed forces, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Two Indian Dhruv advanced light helicopters are operating in Male and the country has given a Dornier aircraft to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on condition that while it will operate under the command and control of the MNDF while its running cost will be borne by India, said the people. They said the Dornier aircraft has since been assisting in joint surveillance activities by India and the Maldives of the exclusive economic zone of the Indian Ocean Region nation. However, India meets 70% of the defence training requirements of the MNDF, having trained more than 1,500 of its personnel over the past decade, said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified. In February 2021, India had extended a $50 million line of credit to the Maldives for defence projects. It also signed a deal to construct and maintain a naval facility.

Israel amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict left for home on Saturday, the second in a day and fourth since the launch of 'Operation Ajay'. The special flights are part of the operation launched on October 12 to facilitate the return of those Indian nationals who wish to return home following the brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas militants from Gaza on October 7. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv earlier earlier announced that two special flights will operate from Ben Gurion airport on Saturday.

Israel left Thursday evening from the Ben Gurion airport carrying 211 adults and an infant living in the war-battered region. The passengers were chosen on a «first come first serve» basis after a drive launched by the Indian embassy for all Indians to register at the mission's database. The government is bearing the cost of their return.