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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Under Modi's leadership, India's security policy is clear, our army will not tolerate any kind of interference on our civilians, borders: Shah
Jammu, May 30 (UNI) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday distributed appointment letters for government jobs to the families of people affected by the cross-border attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. On this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, along with several distinguished individuals, was present. In his address, Union Home Minister expressed his condolences to the families affected by the cowardly attacks by Pakistan on residential areas, temples, gurudwaras, and madrasas in Poonch. He said that a program to provide government jobs to the families of those killed in the condemnable attack by Pakistan was organized here and the compensation and government jobs cannot fully compensate for the loss of life, but they are a symbol of the sentiments of the Jammu and Kashmir government, the Government of India, and people of the entire nation. He emphasized that the whole country stands with them like a rock at this time, adding, "the spirit of patriotism that emerged among the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, from the valley to Poonch and Kathua, following the Pahalgam terrorist attack has strengthened the resolve of people the entire nation." Shah said that a cowardly terrorist attack took place on innocent pilgrims in Pahalgam, and thereafter, under the policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to terrorist attacks with promptness and severity, we destroyed terrorist bases in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. He stated that for the first time, Indian forces demolished the headquarters of terrorist organizations located within Pakistan's borders. He added that due to the resolute determination of Prime Minister Modi, the precise intelligence provided by our agencies, and the remarkable courage and pinpoint accuracy of the military, hundreds of terrorists were eliminated. Shah remarked that India had attacked the terrorists, but Pakistan perceived it as an attack on itself, revealing to the entire world the truth that Pakistan is providing shelter to terrorists. Union Home Minister stated that India did not attack any military or civilian institution in Pakistan and, with utmost precision and restraint, Indian forces completely destroyed Pakistan-sponsored terrorist bases. He said that following India's attacks on terrorist bases in Pakistan, a rattled Pakistan resorted to firing in residential areas of Jammu and Kashmir, with Poonch suffering the most damage. He said Pakistan fired on all residential areas, temples, gurudwaras and madrasas in Poonch as well, adding he said that the entire world is strongly condemning Pakistan's attacks on civilians. He added that when Pakistan attacked our residential areas and unarmed civilians, the Indian Army responded robustly by damaging nine of their airbases and military capabilities, forcing Pakistan to come forward for a ceasefire agreement. Shah said that under Modi's leadership, India's security policy is clear, our army will not tolerate any kind of interference on our civilians and borders. He said that many homes and commercial establishments in Poonch have been damaged, and the Government of India will introduce a relief package for this in the coming days. The Union Home Minister stated that the development of Jammu and Kashmir will neither stop nor slow down, and the pace of development that began in 2014 will continue. He said that our armed forces and security personnel are fully capable of responding to every attack, he said and noted that during this period, the entire Jammu and Kashmir administration stood with the people at every moment. He added that the administration promptly worked to evacuate thousands of people to safe locations, which significantly reduced our losses. Shah said that after becoming Prime Minister, Narendra Modi immediately decided to construct bunkers, and over 9,500 bunkers were built in our border areas, which greatly helped in saving the lives of our citizens during recent attacks. Home Minister stated that the Government of India will build more bunkers to protect our citizens during disasters. He emphasized that the Government of India stands like a rock with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Shah said that Prime Minister Modi has made it very clear that terror and talks, or terror and trade, cannot coexist, and blood and water cannot flow together. He expressed confidence that the journey of development in Jammu and Kashmir, which began in 2014, will continue in the coming days. UNI VBH GNK
Egypt Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's Foreign Minister expresses desire to strengthen ties with Mauritania
CAIRO - 27 May 2025: Egypt's Foreign Minister and Minister of Immigration Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty expressed Cairo's strong desire to elevate its bilateral ties with Mauritania, especially in the economic and trade sectors, during a diplomatic visit to Nouakchott on Tuesday. In his meeting with Mohamed Salem Ould Merzouk, Mauritania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Dr. Abdel Aaty praised the close coordination and cooperation between the two countries' foreign ministries and reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to deepening this relationship across all sectors. Dr. Abdel Aaty also conveyed Egypt's appreciation for Mauritania'ssupport of Egyptian candidates in various international forums, including the nomination of Dr. Khaled El-Anany for the position of UNESCO Director-General. Highlighting the economic potential of the partnership, the Egyptian minister expressed hope that the upcoming Egypt-Mauritania Economic Forum would serve as a powerful catalyst for strengthening cooperation between the two nations' business communities. He emphasized Egypt's readiness to share its expertise and support Mauritania in executing development projects across various sectors. Egypt, he added, remains fully open to expanding cooperation with Mauritania in all areas, aiming to create a significant shift in their economic relations. On the regional front, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on major developments, including the situation in the Gaza Strip, with Dr. Abdel Aaty reaffirming Egypt's unwavering efforts to restore a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians. He also stressed Egypt's firm rejection of any plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land. The ministers also reviewed pressing challenges across the African continent, reaffirming their mutual commitment to addressing regional instability and advancing joint African interests. This visit underscores the renewed momentum in Egypt-Mauritania relations and signals a shared vision for closer strategic cooperation grounded in mutual respect, development goals, and regional solidarity.
Jordan News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
FM takes part in Madrid-hosted meeting on Gaza - Jordan News
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, due to attend a meeting organized by Madrid, on Sunday, in an attempt to establish a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and to advance the two-state solution as the sole means of bringing about a just comprehensive peace. اضافة اعلان A delegation from the Ministerial Committee appointed by the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit on Gaza is attending the meeting, which was called by Jose Manuel Albares, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation. The delegation's chairman is His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar; Mohammed Mustafa, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine; Badr Abdel Ati, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration of the Arab Republic of Egypt; Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Arab League and Hussein Ibrahim Taha, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and other ministries as well as Arab, European, and non-European officials. Before the meeting, Safadi will have extensive talks on how to improve bilateral ties and regional developments with Jose Manuel Albares, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation. A number of his counterparts will also meet with Safadi to talk about bilateral ties and measures to step up efforts to develop a unified worldwide stance to stop Israel's aggression on Gaza and put an end to the humanitarian crisis brought on by the aggression.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We are protectors, not aggressors": President Mohamed Irfaan Ali vows to defend Guyana's sovereignty at 59th Independence Day celebration
Berbice [Guyana], May 26 (ANI): At the 59th Independence Day celebrations in Guyana, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the nation's commitment to protect its sovereignty, asserting that Guyana is a protector, not an aggressor. At the event, Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, 'We are not aggressors. We are protectors, but let no one mistake our peacefulness for weakness. If our sovereignty is challenged, if our land is threatened, we shall rise as One Nation, One People, One destiny. We shall rise not in fear, but in fierce loyalty to the land that gave us birth, and which we love unconditionally.' He added, 'We shall defend this nation with every beat in our heart, with every muscle in our body. We will never surrender... Let this prosperity not present us as arrogant people but people bounded together with a strong sense of responsibility of what is required of us in the family of humanity.' The event also saw the participation of an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips (Retd.), Tharoor spoke about the larger scope of cooperation between the two nations. He highlighted the ongoing Technical Cooperation programme, which brings around 100 Guyanese officials to India each year for training. While speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, 'With Guyana, it always goes beyond the main purpose of our visit because there is a much larger scope of cooperation between our countries. The Prime Minister's wife had come to Ahmedabad as part of the Technical Cooperation programme we offer, in which about 100 officials every year from Guyana tend to come, and these officials are trained in India for 3-6 months, depending on the project. She had come and studied Entrepreneurial and NGO management...' Expressing his gratitude, Tharoor also acknowledged the hospitality extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted a dinner attended by several cabinet members. During the dinner, discussions included key issues like terrorism. He further said, 'I am extremely grateful for the warm welcome extended by the Prime Minister, who hosted us for dinner. Guyana's 59th Independence Day is coming up. We were very touched when the Prime Minister insisted we come for dinner. Many members of the cabinet were also present. We had some very good conversations. We mentioned the issues of terrorism.' The all-party delegation led by Tharoor comprises Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayagi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena) and Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The members of the Indian community and the Indian diaspora in Guyana welcomed the all-party delegation with a resounding applause and enthusiasm. Hailing India's response against acts of terror perpetuated by Pakistan, the members of the Indian community expressed their heartfelt support. The all-party delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Marcos welcomed by Anwar Ibrahim in ASEAN Summit
KUALA LUMPUR — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday morning attended the welcome ceremony for the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summit. Marcos was welcomed by Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysia is this year's host of the Summit and Related Summits. The Philippine leader is expected to engage other ASEAN heads of state in tackling regional and global challenges, such as developments in the South China Sea, the situation in Myanmar, maritime security, climate change, economic volatility, and digital disruption. Marcos will also attend the 16th Brunei, Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit, which he will chair; the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit; and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. The President will also hold bilateral meetings with Vietnam, Kuwait, and Lao PDR; as well as in various leaders' engagements. This year's ASEAN Summit has the theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability,' which highlights the region's shared commitment to progress and resilience. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
