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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
India-Italy relations are on upward trajectory, expresses gratitude for support after Pahalgam attack: Jaishankar
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Lauding ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that relations between the two nations are on an upward trajectory and there is new momentum of political dialogue, visits, and interest in each other's potential. He reiterated India's commitment to consolidate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. In his remarks at Italy's National Day Celebrations in Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasised that India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Jaishankar said, 'Either in the Indo-Pacific or the Indo-Mediterranean, as peninsular nations, India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Italy's greater presence in the Indo-Pacific region as well as its undertaking activities under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) pillar of science and technology will surely boost our cooperation further.' 'India-Italy relations are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory. There is a new momentum of political dialogue, of visits, of interest in each other's potential, which I am confident will be tapped by stakeholders. So, let me reiterate our government's commitment to consolidate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership,' he added. He thanked Italy for offering support to India following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. He talked about India's 'firm, resolute and measured response' by targeting terror centres and laund pads. Expressing gratitude to Italy for offering support to India following Pahalgam attack, he said, 'Let me begin by conveying best wishes to the government and people of Italy on the occasion of your National Day. We are thankful, Ambassador, for Italy's solidarity and support to India following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.' Referring to Operation Sindoor carried out by India in response to Pahalgam terror attack, he said, 'India gave a firm, resolute and measured response by destroying the relevant terror centers and launch pads. India's right to defend its people against acts of terror has also been recognized by countries across the world. We believe that world will have zero tolerance for terrorism and cross-border terrorism.' He noted that strategic partnership between India and Italy is based on shared values and converging interests and recalled the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of G20 Summit and the G7 meeting. He said, 'Our strategic partnership with Italy is based on shared values and converging interests. This is evident in platforms like the G20. The ambassador mentioned Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni meeting both of the G20 and the G7 and also in multilateral initiatives like the IMEC, the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor, the Global Biofuels Alliance, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, the International Solar Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.' 'Our bilateral relations have intensified after adoption of the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-29 by our Prime Ministers last November. We are hopeful that the roadmap provided in the GASAP will result in concrete and practical outcomes for our economies, societies and people,' he added. He called trade and economic cooperation a vital pillar of partnership and also recalled attending the India-Italy Business Science and Tech Forum along with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini. He said, 'Trade and economic cooperation obviously form a vital pillar of our partnership. Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in the India-Italy Business Science and Tech Forum along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani and Minister Bernini. The event brought together business leaders and representatives of universities and research centers of both countries to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership across many sectors. This is also an opportunity to further boost our bilateral trade, which stands at USD 15 billion annually.' 'As the world's fastest-growing economy, fastest-growing large economy, India's tribes in various sectors open several opportunities for investment by Italian companies and you heard from the ambassador in that regard. Italy's technologies and best practices in various sectors such as clean energy, agri-tech, logistics, shipbuilding are amongst others that can be impactful as India makes the journey towards becoming a big 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047,' he added. Jaishankar said that the Indian diaspora in Italy is among the largest in the European Union and expressed confidence that the mobility of professionals, academics and researchers in future will increase the flow of knowledge and talent between India and Italy. He said, 'The Indian diaspora in Italy is among the largest in the European Union. They are well-received and appreciated for their contribution in sectors ranging from agriculture, dairy, industry, healthcare and other fields. We are confident that in the future, the mobility of professionals, academics and researchers will increase the flow of knowledge and talent between our two countries.' (ANI)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
India-Italy relations are on upward trajectory; Jaishankar expresses gratitude for support after Pahalgam attack
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Lauding ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that relations between the two nations are on an upward trajectory and there is new momentum of political dialogue, visits, and interest in each other's potential. He reiterated India's commitment to consolidate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. In his remarks at Italy's National Day Celebrations in Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasised that India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Jaishankar said, 'Either in the Indo-Pacific or the Indo-Mediterranean, as peninsular nations, India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Italy's greater presence in the Indo-Pacific region as well as its undertaking activities under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) pillar of science and technology will surely boost our cooperation further.' 'India-Italy relations are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory. There is a new momentum of political dialogue, of visits, of interest in each other's potential, which I am confident will be tapped by stakeholders. So, let me reiterate our government's commitment to consolidate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership,' he added. He thanked Italy for offering support to India following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. He talked about India's 'firm, resolute and measured response' by targeting terror centres and laund pads. Expressing gratitude to Italy for offering support to India following Pahalgam attack, he said, 'Let me begin by conveying best wishes to the government and people of Italy on the occasion of your National Day. We are thankful, Ambassador, for Italy's solidarity and support to India following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.' Referring to Operation Sindoor carried out by India in response to Pahalgam terror attack, he said, 'India gave a firm, resolute and measured response by destroying the relevant terror centers and launch pads. India's right to defend its people against acts of terror has also been recognized by countries across the world. We believe that world will have zero tolerance for terrorism and cross-border terrorism.' He noted that strategic partnership between India and Italy is based on shared values and converging interests and recalled the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of G20 Summit and the G7 meeting. He said, 'Our strategic partnership with Italy is based on shared values and converging interests. This is evident in platforms like the G20. The ambassador mentioned Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni meeting both of the G20 and the G7 and also in multilateral initiatives like the IMEC, the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor, the Global Biofuels Alliance, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, the International Solar Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.' 'Our bilateral relations have intensified after adoption of the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-29 by our Prime Ministers last November. We are hopeful that the roadmap provided in the GASAP will result in concrete and practical outcomes for our economies, societies and people,' he added. He called trade and economic cooperation a vital pillar of partnership and also recalled attending the India-Italy Business Science and Tech Forum along with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini. He said, 'Trade and economic cooperation obviously form a vital pillar of our partnership. Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in the India-Italy Business Science and Tech Forum along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tajani and Minister Bernini. The event brought together business leaders and representatives of universities and research centers of both countries to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership across many sectors. This is also an opportunity to further boost our bilateral trade, which stands at USD 15 billion annually.' 'As the world's fastest-growing economy, fastest-growing large economy, India's tribes in various sectors open several opportunities for investment by Italian companies and you heard from the ambassador in that regard. Italy's technologies and best practices in various sectors such as clean energy, agri-tech, logistics, shipbuilding are amongst others that can be impactful as India makes the journey towards becoming a big 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047,' he added. Jaishankar said that the Indian diaspora in Italy is among the largest in the European Union and expressed confidence that the mobility of professionals, academics and researchers in future will increase the flow of knowledge and talent between India and Italy. He said, 'The Indian diaspora in Italy is among the largest in the European Union. They are well-received and appreciated for their contribution in sectors ranging from agriculture, dairy, industry, healthcare and other fields. We are confident that in the future, the mobility of professionals, academics and researchers will increase the flow of knowledge and talent between our two countries.' (ANI)
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
India's right to self-defence backed globally: S Jaishankar in Italy
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (May 28) said that India gave a 'firm, resolute and measured' reply to the Pahalgam terror attack by targeting and destroying terror camps and launchpads. He added that India's right to protect its people from terrorism has been acknowledged globally. Speaking at an event held at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi to celebrate Italy's National Day, Jaishankar thanked the Italian government for standing with India after the "barbaric" terror incident on April 22, which claimed 26 lives. 'We are thankful for Italy's solidarity and support to India following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. India gave a firm and resolute and measured response by destroying the relevant terror centres and launchpads,' he said. Operation Sindoor and global support Under Operation Sindoor, Indian forces carried out targeted strikes and destroyed nine terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam killings on May 7. Jaishankar said, 'India's right to defend its people against acts of terror has also been recognised by countries across the world. We believe that the world will have zero tolerance for terrorism and cross-border terrorism.' Strengthening India-Italy ties The minister highlighted that relations between India and Italy are steadily improving. 'India-Italy relations are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory,' he said. He noted that the strategic partnership between the two nations is built on shared values and mutual interests, which are reflected in their cooperation in platforms such as the G20 and G7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni have also met regularly during these global meetings. Collaboration in global initiatives Jaishankar added that India and Italy are working together on several international initiatives. These include the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Global Biofuels Alliance, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, International Solar Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. 'Our bilateral relations have intensified after adoption of the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-29, by our Prime Ministers last November. We are hopeful that the roadmap provided in the JSAP will result in concrete and practical outcomes for our societies and peoples,' he added. Trade and diaspora ties The minister said that trade and economic collaboration play a key role in the India-Italy relationship. He also acknowledged the significant presence of the Indian community in Italy, describing it as one of the largest Indian diasporas in Europe, who are respected for their contributions across various sectors. Highlighting common interests in maritime security, Jaishankar said, 'Either in the Indo-Pacific or Indo-Mediterranean, as peninsular nations, India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Italy's greater presence in the Indo-Pacific Region as well as its undertaking activities surely boost our cooperation further.' He concluded by reaffirming India's dedication to deepening the strategic partnership with Italy. 'There is a new momentum of political dialogue, of visits, of interest in each other's potentials, which I am confident will be tapped by stakeholders,' he said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India's right to defend its people against terrorism recognised by various countries: EAM Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: India gave a "firm, resolute and measured" response by destroying terror centres and launchpads in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, and the country's right to defend its people against terrorism has also been recognised by nations across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In his address at an event held at the Italian embassy here, he also recalled the solidarity expressed by Italy following the "barbaric" terror attack on April 22 in which 26 lives were lost. The external affairs minister underlined that India-Italy bilateral ties are "undoubtedly on an upward trajectory." The event was hosted this evening to mark Italy's National Day. "We are thankful for Italy's solidarity and support to India following the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. India gave a firm and resolute and measured response by destroying the relevant terror centres and launchpads," Jaishankar said. India decimated nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir with precision strikes early on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, in response to the dastardly Pahalgam massacre. "India's right to defend its people against acts of terror has also been recognised by countries across the world. We believe that the world will have zero tolerance for terrorism and cross-border terrorism," he said. In his address, Jaishankar said India's strategic partnership with Italy is based on "shared values and converging interests." This is evident on platforms like G20 and the meetings between Prime Minster Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at G20 and G7 fora. He underlined that India's partnership with Italy is also in multilateral initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Global Biofuels Alliance, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, International Solar Alliance, and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. "Our bilateral relations have intensified after adoption of the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025-29, by our Prime Ministers last November. We are hopeful that the roadmap provided in the JSAP will result in concrete and practical outcome for our societies and peoples," he said. Trade and economic cooperation form an "important pillar of our partnership", the external affairs minister added. Jaishankar also underlined that the the Indian diaspora in Italy is among the largest in Europe, and they are well received and appreciated for their contribution in various sectors. In his address, he said, "Either in the Indo-Pacific or Indo-Mediterranean, as peninsular nations, India and Italy share maritime interests and a commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and shipping. Italy's greater presence in the Indo-Pacific Region as well as its undertaking activities under... will surely boost our cooperation further," he said. Jaishankar asserted that "India-Italy relations are undoubtedly on an upward trajectory." "There is a new momentum of political dialogue, of visits, of interest in each other's potentials, which I am confident will be tapped by stakeholders," he said. He also reiterated the Indian government's commitment to consolidate India-Italy Strategic Partnership.
Korea Herald
04-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Experts call for deeper engagement with India, Global South
Experts and diplomats urged South Korea to deepen engagements with India and the Global South for a strategic shift in Seoul's foreign policy approach on Feb. 27. The "Global South" refers to countries often characterized as "developing," "less developed" or "underdeveloped." While not exclusive to the Southern Hemisphere, many of these nations are located there, predominantly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The discussion was held at a conference co-organized by the Indian Embassy in Seoul and the Sejong Institute. 'India is a key diplomatic partner that South Korea should prioritize,' stressed Yoon Young-kwan, who was minister of foreign affairs and trade in 2003, citing India's projected rise as a top global economy. Experts urged South Korea to expand diplomacy beyond major powers amid US-China tensions and warned that weak political leadership hinders progress. Yoon highlighted South Korea's historically US-centric policy as a barrier to deeper engagement with India and the Global South, emphasizing, 'South Korea must strengthen its diplomacy with the Global South.' However, he noted a lack of political commitment from both sides to bridge this gap. 'When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited South Korea in May 2015, the two nations upgraded their relationship to a 'special strategic partnership.' But it remains questionable whether the partnership has truly reached that level in practice,' Yoon pointed out. In his keynote speech, Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Hee-sang referred to geopolitical uncertainties, the US-China rivalry and rising protectionism. "We will continue strengthening our strategic economic and security partnership, ensuring that Korea and India collaborate as special strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region, Kim affirmed. Underlining the special strategic partnership in the context of geopolitical shifts, growing bilateral ties and emerging developments, Indian Ambassador to Korea Amit Kumar explained India's contributions to Indo-Pacific maritime security, particularly in connecting regional security centers and training naval forces. The ambassador urged South Korea to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Launched by India in 2019, the IPOI promotes a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific, complementing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and enhancing regional security. IORA, with 23 member nations, focuses on regional cooperation and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean. Experts urged stronger South Korea-India ties for supply chain resilience and global stability, employing the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea and Indian Ocean. They advocated a multilateral framework with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Japan for stability and highlighted the India-Australia-Japan SCRI pact as a model linking security and economic strategy, noting South Korea's potential role. Saon Ray, a visiting professor at the Indian Council of Research on International Economic Relations, suggested reshoring, "friend-shoring" ― moving production in one's supply chain to allied countries ― and de-risking in supply chain cooperation. Ray noted Korean investment in India amounted to $7 billion in 2023, with Indian investment in Korea at $3 billion, as well as bilateral trade of approximately $28 billion in 2022-23. But she stressed the need to upgrade the free trade agreement that has been effective since 2010, to attract Korean investment to high-tech and green sectors and to expand ties in electric vehicles, semiconductors and critical minerals. 'South Korea can play a critical role in India's need for lithium and cobalt," Ray underlined, citing Korea's expertise and Samsung's India plant. However, Kim Jong-chul, director general of international trade relations at the Ministry of Trade and Energy, said India has perceived the trade deficit under the trade deal to have more than tripled over the past decade, making India-Korea negotiations challenging. Bilateral talks have been ongoing to finalize proposals for many years. "One key area of disagreement is the reduction of tariffs in manufacturing, where Korea has a competitive edge. But Korea remains cautious about some of India's demands," Kim said without elaborating. Kim noted that Korea seeks better market access, while India prioritizes domestic industry protection and trade balance. South Korea has proposed an "Industrial Cooperation Committee," which India is considering. 'While coordination among India's various ministries may take some time, we will do our best to advance both supply chain and industrial cooperation simultaneously,' said Kim, in response to a question. According to Song Kyung-jin, director of the Asia Foundation, India's technological capabilities in aerospace highlight the potential for collaboration in shipbuilding, port operations and small modular reactors, where South Korea excels. Song, who also moderated a session at the conference, pointed out that nearly 40 percent of global trade and 80 percent of oil shipments pass through the Indian Ocean, and as a leading trading nation, Korea must pursue concrete maritime security cooperation with India to safeguard its national economy and security. Song believes that South Korea should efficiently utilize its increased development cooperation budget for its development initiatives and the Global South. South Korea allocated 6.5 trillion won ($4.45 billion) for official development assistance in 2025 to support the economic growth of developing countries. Meanwhile, Choi Yoon-jung, director of the Center for Indo-Pacific Studies at the Sejong Institute, suggested adopting selective and flexible strategic cooperation over traditional alliances. 'India follows a multialignment strategy, collaborating with multiple partners,' she said. "Korea must align its diplomatic approach accordingly." Choi said that amid US shifts from its traditional role of counterbalancing specific countries, Korea and India need reliable partners to navigate this changing landscape through cooperation. Sponsored by the Asia Foundation, the conference hosted over 65 attendees, including university students, embassy officials, think tank representatives and media personnel.
