PM to be on two-day visit to Malaysia from Saturday
This would be the PM’s third visit to Malaysia, and the first after the elevation of the India-Malaysia bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, in August 2024.
This would be the PM’s third visit to Malaysia, and the first after the elevation of the India-Malaysia bilateral relationship to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, in August 2024.
He questioned the rationale behind Trump's gesture, given Gen Munir's role in orchestrating inflammatory remarks that preceded the brutal Pahalgam terror attacks.
Jawed Ashraf was India’s ambassador to France (2020-2024). He has been a career diplomat with over 30 years in govt service
India will have to navigate its way through the summits to ensure that statements emerging at the end are balanced. While the G20 is dominated by the West, the SCO comprises landlocked Central Asian nations as also South Asia. For G20 members, Ukraine is close to home and hence a matter of concern.
What is of concern in diplomatic circles, however, are the flashpoint issues which could end up making the G20 presidency a poisoned chalice for India.