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Jaishankar’s visit came at a time when the international situation looks quite uncertain and volatile, and the world is recovering from a once-in-a-century pandemic while still being subjected to continuous shocks.
Jaishankar’s visit came at a time when the international situation looks quite uncertain and volatile, and the world is recovering from a once-in-a-century pandemic while still being subjected to continuous shocks.
Jaishankar emphasized that fair governance hinges on the absence of discrimination in various aspects, including amenities, benefits, access, and rights, underscoring the importance of societal equilibrium.
Without naming Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that it is difficult to engage with a neighbour which practices cross-border terrorism against India.
Jaishankar also met his counterpart from Saint Lucia, Alva Baptiste in Guyana and said he appreciated his insights at the India-CARICOM ministerial held in Guyana on Friday.
Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova has handed over a letter from President Volodymyr Zelensky, addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Indian government, requesting for additional humanitarian supply, including medicines and medical equipment.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar insisted in his discussion with his Chinese counterpart that it was necessary for the two countries to disengage at all friction points in eastern Ladakh in order to achieve de-escalation.
On Sino-Indian trade, he noted that 30 years ago, there was virtually no trade with China. Today, China was India's number two trade partner after the US.
'We are talking to the Chinese both through military channels and diplomatic ones', he said.
Jaishankar also discussed coronavirus-related cooperation as well as global issues and world politics with UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab.
The move comes as response to earlier conversation of PM Modi and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on April 1, when they had decided that officials of the two countries would maintain regular contact to exchange information and explore avenues of cooperation.