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For some, it's internal matter While European diplomats got a taste of vibrant democratic process and free and fair elections in Jammu & Kashmir, some of India's close partners in Central Asia and Gulf were not part of the endeavour. They treat elections in the Union Territory as India's internal matter and have 'full trust and faith' in India's position and democratic journey. These countries are strong supporters of India's fight against terrorism. Jha’s Connection with AKD & Team Hours after Sri Lankan presidential election results were announced, Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Indian high commissioner Santosh Jha in Colombo last Sunday. Jha was the first envoy whom the new president met. On the very next day, Jha was the first envoy whom the incoming PM met. South Asia is often key testing grounds for diplomats and Jha, who has also served in Colombo in the past, has strong connections cutting across party lines in the island nation.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President-elect Donald Trump’s push for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is finding growing acceptance among Ukraine’s European allies, who increasingly worry that time isn’t on Ukraine’s side in the war. While European leaders have started discussions to see whether they could fill any funding gap for Kyiv if the incoming Trump administration cuts off support, officials in many capitals recognize that an off-ramp to the conflict appears increasingly necessary.

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