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Asia News Network
36 minutes ago
- Politics
- Asia News Network
Time to call out state-sponsored terrorism: Indian EAM's ‘veiled attack' on Pakistan at UN
NEW DELHI – In a veiled attack on Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said when terrorism is supported by a state against a neighbour then it is imperative to call it out publicly. Jaishankar was speaking at an exhibition on 'The Human Cost of Terrorism' organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. The external affairs minister, on Monday (US local time), inaugurated the exhibition at the United Nations and brought to attention how terrorism is a grave threat to humanity and how it must be dealt with an iron fist, with the world coming together and standing against issues such as impunity to terrorists and not yielding to nuclear blackmail. 'Terrorism is one of the gravest threats to humanity. It is the antithesis of everything that the UN stands for – human rights, rules and norms, and how nations should conduct their dealings with each other. When terrorism is supported by a State against a neighbour, when it is fuelled by the bigotry of extremism, when it drives a whole host of illegal activities, it is imperative to call it out publicly. And one way of doing so is to display the havoc that it has wreaked on global society,' the external affairs minister said. At the exhibition, Jaishankar recalled how the United Nations Security Council had issued a strong condemnation of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, which took place on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. 'Five weeks ago, the United Nations Security Council issued a strong condemnation of a particularly horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam. It demanded that its perpetrators be held accountable and brought to justice. We have since seen that happen,' he said. 'What that response underlines is a larger message of zero tolerance for terrorism. The world must come together on some basic concepts: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies and no yielding to nuclear blackmail,' he added. 'Any state sponsorship must be exposed and must be countered. By now, we know well that terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere. Let that understanding guide our collective thinking and response. This exhibition is a fitting reminder of the challenge before us,' Jaishankar said. 'This exhibition is a modest yet resolute effort to give voice to those who can no longer speak. A tribute to those who were taken away from us. And a remembrance to lives shattered by the scourge of terrorism,' he added. He said, 'By our gathering, we express solidarity with the families and loved ones of the victims of terrorism. Their pain is a stark reminder of the urgency of our shared responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.' The external affairs minister is on a visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to participate in the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement. Last week on Thursday (US local time), during the US State Department's briefing, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State Tommy Pigott had said regarding the meeting that the summit would build on the momentum to 'advance a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific.' The QUAD is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States committed to supporting an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. The QUAD's origins date back to our collaboration in response to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
News18
6 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Seen Him Number Of Times…': Rubio Jokes About Jaishankar's Busy Schedule Ahead Of Quad Meet
In opening remarks ahead of QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Rubio jokingly said that whenever he sees the news of Jaishankar, he is found to be in a different part of the world. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar for his frequent and consistent work trips across the world, saying that he's a 'very busy guy." In the opening remarks ahead of QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, Rubio jokingly said that whenever he sees the news of EAM Jaishankar, he is found to be in a different part of the world. 'I've seen him a number of times in just six months on job. I was just telling him, he travels so much. Every time I see the news Dr. Jaishankar is in a different part of the world. He's a very busy guy," Rubio said. #WATCH: Marco Rubio jokes aboutEAM S. Jaishankar's busy schedule in the opening remarks ahead of QUAD Meeting: 'I've seen him a number of times in just six months on job. I was just telling him, he travels so much. Every time I see the news Dr. Jaishankar is in a different… — Siddhant Mishra (@siddhantvm) July 1, 2025 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, participated in the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at the US Department of State on Tuesday. At the meeting, EAM Jaishankar said that the world must display zero tolerance against terrorism and asserted that 'victims and perpetrators" must never be equated. The ministers discussed a wide range of regional and global issues, with a strong focus on counterterrorism cooperation. Jaishankar, who is visiting the US from June 30 to July 2 at Marco Rubio's invitation, also held a meeting with US Secretary of State US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers' meeting, during which they discussed bilateral partnership, shared perspectives on regional and global developments, and advancing the defence partnership between the two countries. During the meeting with Rubio, EAM Jaishankar discussed bilateral partnership between both countries in the field of security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Taking to X, S Jaishankar said, 'A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon, on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting. Discussed our bilateral partnership, including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Shared perspectives on regional and global developments." A pleasure meeting US @SecRubio this afternoon, on the sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' our bilateral partnership including trade, security, critical technologies, connectivity, energy and mobility. Shared perspectives on regional and global… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 1, 2025 He also highlighted the strategic importance of India-US defence ties, describing them as 'one of the most consequential pillars" of the bilateral relationship during the meeting with Hegseth. Speaking during the meeting at the Pentagon, Jaishankar said, 'I am here with you at the Pentagon because we believe that our defence partnership is, today, truly one of the most consequential." Great to meet @SecDef Pete Hegseth in Washington DC a productive conversation on advancing the 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 defence partnership, building on growing convergences of interests, capabilities and responsibilities. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 1, 2025 Hegseth expressed enthusiasm about the growing defence partnership between the two countries. He highlighted the integration of US defence systems into India's armed forces and outlined the goal of expanding industrial cooperation and co-production networks. The US Defence Secretary further outlined the goal of expanding industrial cooperation and co-production networks. 'The US is very pleased for the successful integration of many US defence items… building on this progress, we hope we can complete several major pending US defence sales to India, expand our shared defence industrial cooperation and co-production networks, strengthen interoperability… and formally sign a new framework of US-India major defence partnership," Hegseth said. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : eam jaishankar india us ties Marco Rubio United states First Published: July 02, 2025, 09:13 IST
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Jaishankar's Savage Declaration Of War At QUAD Meeting: ‘India Will Defend Its People'
'You'll Hear From Trump Soon' US India Trade Deal Almost Ready, Trump Modi Ties Key To Breakthrough Big news from Washington! The United States and India are on the verge of finalising a major trade agreement, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking just hours after President Trump reiterated optimism about a deal, Leavitt confirmed that talks are in the final stages and an official announcement is expected soon. Trump is pushing for a 'full trade barrier dropping' and improved market access, something he calls 'unthinkable'. Leavitt also praised India as a strategic ally and highlighted Trump's strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Modi. Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in the US, attending the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting and launching a UN exhibition on terrorism. With both diplomacy and trade firing on all cylinders, India-US relations are heating up fast.#trump #usindiatradedeal #modi #karolineleavitt #quad #jaishankar #indo-pacific #unitednations #moditrump #usindiarelations #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews 2.5K views | 12 hours ago
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Trump-Modi Partnership Strengthens As US-India Trade Agreement Nears Final Stage
The White House has confirmed that a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and India is approaching finalization, highlighting the robust partnership between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized during Monday's briefing that the two leaders maintain excellent relations and that negotiators are putting finishing touches on the landmark deal. Leavitt revealed that she had recently consulted with the Secretary of Commerce, who was present in the Oval Office with President Trump to discuss the agreement's progress. The administration expects to announce specific details about the India trade package in the coming days, with Trump's trade team preparing for imminent public disclosure of the terms. The strategic importance of India in America's Asia-Pacific policy was underscored during the briefing, with officials describing the relationship as crucial for regional stability. This comes as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participates in the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the United States, representing the four-nation alliance that includes Australia, Japan, India, and America working toward Indo-Pacific security. A significant diplomatic milestone was reached when Trump accepted Modi's invitation to attend the next QUAD Summit in New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the American president expressed enthusiasm about visiting India, demonstrating the personal rapport between the two leaders that has facilitated these trade discussions. The current round of bilateral negotiations began on June 26, with India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal leading a delegation in Washington for intensive two-day talks. The primary objective centers on reaching an early harvest agreement before the United States implements country-specific reciprocal tariffs affecting 57 nations, including India, scheduled for July 9. Negotiators are working toward an interim arrangement that would establish the foundation for the first phase of a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement by September or October 2025. Following this initial phase, both countries plan to pursue a complete free trade agreement with the ambitious goal of doubling bilateral commerce to $500 billion by 2030. India's negotiation strategy focuses on securing the elimination of existing and planned retaliatory tariffs, particularly the 26% reciprocal duty structure that includes a 10% levy implemented in April and an additional 16% increase set to begin in July. Sources familiar with the discussions indicate that most preliminary agreement elements have been resolved, though final approval depends on political leadership addressing remaining contentious issues. The Indian delegation is also pressing for the removal of safeguard duties currently under World Trade Organization challenge, including 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum products and 25% duties affecting automotive imports and components. In exchange, India anticipates proportional reductions in America's most favored nation tariff rates, creating a more balanced trading relationship between the world's largest democracies.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
'You'll Hear From Trump Soon' US India Trade Deal Almost Ready, Trump Modi Ties Key To Breakthrough
Big news from Washington! The United States and India are on the verge of finalising a major trade agreement, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking just hours after President Trump reiterated optimism about a deal, Leavitt confirmed that talks are in the final stages and an official announcement is expected soon. Trump is pushing for a 'full trade barrier dropping' and improved market access, something he calls 'unthinkable'. Leavitt also praised India as a strategic ally and highlighted Trump's strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Modi. Meanwhile, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in the US, attending the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meeting and launching a UN exhibition on terrorism. With both diplomacy and trade firing on all cylinders, India-US relations are heating up fast.#trump #usindiatradedeal #modi #karolineleavitt #quad #jaishankar #indo-pacific #unitednations #moditrump #usindiarelations #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
