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Economic Times
5 days ago
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- Economic Times
When it comes to national security, I stand firm beyond politics: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Singapore
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Singapore City: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has emphasised that national security and sovereignty transcend political on the opposition's stance, Banerjee said, "Where I might differ with the ruling dispensation or the political party, I will fight with them tooth and nail. But when it comes to the national security of my country, I will stand firmly and serve towards what is in the best interest of my nation. I will not let my political interests come in the way of my national interest."Banerjee further pointed out evidence of cross-border terror support, highlighting the presence of high-ranking Pakistmilitary officials at funerals of labelled terrorists."You have so much evidence in the public domain where you see high-ranking Pakistani military general officials attending the funeral of labelled terrorists, where else do you see this? I mean, what else can we offer you as evidence?" he MP Abhishek Banerjee highlighted the power of social media in spreading key messages on national security, saying it moves faster than traditional the importance of strong connections, Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule marked 60 years of India-Singapore ties, reflecting deepening relations in a fast-changing about the significance of this year, which also marks Singapore's 60th anniversary, Ambule pointed to key high-level engagements, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's state visit to India in speaking to ANI, Ambule said, "India and Singapore are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties this year. It is also Singapore's 60th birthday. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam paid a very successful state visit to India in January. We do expect some more high-level visits to take place later in the year. We have a very unique mechanism with Singapore called the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, where 10 ministers meet every year. They have identified six pillars of collaboration -- collaboration in digital space, skilling, health, maritime and air connectivity, advanced manufacturing and sustainability."Ambule further underscored the expanding collaboration, particularly in the defence and security added, "Last year also marked the 10 years of our strategic partnership, so we felt that the relationship has grown so much and so widespread and deep that we need to elevate it to a comprehensive strategic partnership and we are also doing a lot in the defence and security space and that is the understated part of the relationship. There are also areas of collaboration, and different sectors are ongoing."The party delegation to Singapore was led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, including Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
When it comes to national security, I stand firm beyond politics: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Singapore
Singapore City [Singapore], May 28 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has emphasised that national security and sovereignty transcend political differences. Speaking on the opposition's stance, Banerjee said, 'Where I might differ with the ruling dispensation or the political party, I will fight with them tooth and nail. But when it comes to the national security of my country, I will stand firmly and serve towards what is in the best interest of my nation. I will not let my political interests come in the way of my national interest.' Banerjee further pointed out evidence of cross-border terror support, highlighting the presence of high-ranking Pakistani military officials at funerals of labelled terrorists. 'You have so much evidence in the public domain where you see high-ranking Pakistani military general officials attending the funeral of labelled terrorists, where else do you see this? I mean, what else can we offer you as evidence?' he questioned. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee highlighted the power of social media in spreading key messages on national security, saying it moves faster than traditional diplomacy. Echoing the importance of strong connections, Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule marked 60 years of India-Singapore ties, reflecting deepening relations in a fast-changing world. Speaking about the significance of this year, which also marks Singapore's 60th anniversary, Ambule pointed to key high-level engagements, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's state visit to India in January. While speaking to ANI, Ambule said, 'India and Singapore are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties this year. It is also Singapore's 60th birthday. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam paid a very successful state visit to India in January. We do expect some more high-level visits to take place later in the year. We have a very unique mechanism with Singapore called the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, where 10 ministers meet every year. They have identified six pillars of collaboration -- collaboration in digital space, skilling, health, maritime and air connectivity, advanced manufacturing and sustainability.' Ambule further underscored the expanding collaboration, particularly in the defence and security sectors. He added, 'Last year also marked the 10 years of our strategic partnership, so we felt that the relationship has grown so much and so widespread and deep that we need to elevate it to a comprehensive strategic partnership and we are also doing a lot in the defence and security space and that is the understated part of the relationship. There are also areas of collaboration, and different sectors are ongoing.' The party delegation to Singapore was led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, including Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar. (ANI)
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
When it comes to national security, I stand firm beyond politics: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Singapore
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Singapore City: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has emphasised that national security and sovereignty transcend political on the opposition's stance, Banerjee said, "Where I might differ with the ruling dispensation or the political party, I will fight with them tooth and nail. But when it comes to the national security of my country, I will stand firmly and serve towards what is in the best interest of my nation. I will not let my political interests come in the way of my national interest."Banerjee further pointed out evidence of cross-border terror support, highlighting the presence of high-ranking Pakistmilitary officials at funerals of labelled terrorists."You have so much evidence in the public domain where you see high-ranking Pakistani military general officials attending the funeral of labelled terrorists, where else do you see this? I mean, what else can we offer you as evidence?" he MP Abhishek Banerjee highlighted the power of social media in spreading key messages on national security, saying it moves faster than traditional the importance of strong connections, Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule marked 60 years of India-Singapore ties, reflecting deepening relations in a fast-changing about the significance of this year, which also marks Singapore's 60th anniversary, Ambule pointed to key high-level engagements, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's state visit to India in speaking to ANI, Ambule said, "India and Singapore are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties this year. It is also Singapore's 60th birthday. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam paid a very successful state visit to India in January. We do expect some more high-level visits to take place later in the year. We have a very unique mechanism with Singapore called the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, where 10 ministers meet every year. They have identified six pillars of collaboration -- collaboration in digital space, skilling, health, maritime and air connectivity, advanced manufacturing and sustainability."Ambule further underscored the expanding collaboration, particularly in the defence and security added, "Last year also marked the 10 years of our strategic partnership, so we felt that the relationship has grown so much and so widespread and deep that we need to elevate it to a comprehensive strategic partnership and we are also doing a lot in the defence and security space and that is the understated part of the relationship. There are also areas of collaboration, and different sectors are ongoing."The party delegation to Singapore was led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, including Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Ambassador Shilpak Ambule highlights 60 years of India-Singapore diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation
Singapore City [Singapore], May 28 (ANI): High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Ambassador Shilpak Ambule, highlighted the milestone of 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Speaking about the significance of this year, which also marks Singapore's 60th anniversary, Ambule pointed to key high-level engagements, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's state visit to India in January. While speaking to ANI, Ambule said, 'India and Singapore are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties this year. It is also Singapore's 60th birthday. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam paid a very successful state visit to India in January. We do expect some more high-level visits to take place later in the year. We have a very unique mechanism with Singapore called the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, where 10 ministers meet every year. They have identified six pillars of collaboration -- collaboration in digital space, skilling, health, maritime and air connectivity, advanced manufacturing and sustainability.' Ambule further underscored the expanding collaboration, particularly in the defence and security sectors. He added, 'Last year also marked the 10 years of our strategic partnership, so we felt that the relationship has grown so much and so widespread and deep that we need to elevate it to a comprehensive strategic partnership and we are also doing a lot in the defence and security space and that is the understated part of the relationship. There are also areas of collaboration, and different sectors are ongoing.' The party delegation to Singapore was led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, including Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar. Jha had slammed Pakistan for promoting terrorism and said that their entire system is based on it. Interacting with the Indian diaspora in Singapore on Wednesday (local time), Jha said, 'All the political parties are together. We are going to the world to tell the truth about Pakistan and its Army... Pakistan's entire system is based on terrorism, their way and their politics are like this only - to equip, to sponsor, to train them and then send them across the border.' Speaking about Operation Sindoor, Jha reiterated that India's target was to eliminate terrorists who are trained, financed, and have a launch pad on the Pakistan side. (ANI)
CNBC
13-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
New Delhi remains focused on economy despite tensions with Pakistan: India ambassador to Singapore
India continues to focus on its growth despite the flare up in tensions with Pakistan, said Shilpak Ambule, the country's high commissioner to Singapore. Speaking to CNBC's "Inside India," Ambule said "everybody is on operational alert. But that does not mean that our India growth story and focus on economy gets affected." Airports have resumed operations, and it is safe to travel in India, he added. Ambule said that the country had just concluded a trade deal with the UK, and that negotiations on trade deals with the U.S and the European Union were at an advanced stage. With the U.S "it's very difficult to give a timeline" to the trade talks, but officials on both sides have been meeting regularly, he added. "The terms of reference have been agreed to and have been signed, and negotiations are actively continuing." Investors have been sticking with the India story, with optimism on its growth prospects dwarfing geopolitical fears. "Structural reforms, resilient domestic demand, and strong macro fundamentals continue to offer a compelling case," Mohit Mirpuri, an equity fund manager at SGMC Capital, told CNBC last week. Ambule's comments come after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech late Monday on "Operation Sindoor," that saw New Delhi conducting military strikes against Pakistan last week. Islamabad retaliated with missiles and drones. The countries agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday. When asked if the ceasefire will hold, Ambule told CNBC that "the ball is in Pakistan's court." Modi in his speech said that the operation now defined India's new counter-terrorism policy, adding that the country would not differentiate between "a government that harbors terror and the terrorists themselves," accusing Pakistan of harboring terrorists. "If Pakistan wants to survive, it must dismantle its terror infrastructure. There is no other path to peace." Modi said. On May 9, India conducted strikes against Pakistan and what it calls Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting "terrorist infrastructure." This was in response to a terrorist attack by militants in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Kashmir province, which killed 25 Indian nationals and a Nepalese citizen, the Indian government said.
