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Former diplomat KP Fabian backs PM Modi's stance against terrorism at SCO
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on cross-border terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.
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Without "peace, tranquillity" at border, other aspects of relationship can
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has emphasised that peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remain fundamental to any meaningful progress in bilateral relations between the two nations, asserting that the trust deficit created by the 2020 Galwan incident has cast a long shadow
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"Doing the right thing": Ex-diplomat KP Fabian on India strengthening ties
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The former envoy also mentioned that while relations with Washington remain crucial, exploring alternatives with China and Japan is equally significant. "We are doing the right thing by exploring the alternative markets and strengthening ties with Japan. This is very good that PM and Xi Jinp
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"Dragon & elephant must come together": Xi-Modi bilateral at SCO Tianjin a
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Chinese state-run media outlet Xinhua, Xi noted the importance of viewing bilateral ties from a long-term perspective. "Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-India diplomatic relations, Xi said the two countries need to view and handle
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"Both sides need to approach and handle our relationship from a strategic
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday during his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi underlined the importance of India-China diplomatic ties and said that both sides need to approach and "handle our relationship from a long-term perspective."
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"In President Trump's case, what used to be back-channelling, quiet is now
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Manish Tewari highlighted the US shift to front-channelling. In contrast to past practices, the Trump administration's approach has been characterised by "front-channelling," where the US president publicly claims credit for diplomatic efforts, potentially underm
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No need for knee-jerk reaction to every comment coming out of Washington:
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna said India must maintain strategic autonomy amid global pressures, including US criticism of its Russian oil purchases. He urged not to react to every Washington comment, highlighting challenges in India-US ties while asserting India's rights to make
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"These relationships stand on their own": Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said Japan has been India's longstanding partner, citing its role in infrastructure projects like the Delhi Metro. On PM Modi's visit, he stressed that the strategic partnership with Japan "stands on its own" and must continue to deepen.
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"It's one step up in engagement...": Former diplomat Navtej Sarna on India
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, welcomed India and Canada naming envoys, calling it a step toward normal diplomatic engagement. He said the appointments allow proper analysis and engagement, signal willingness to engage, and do not mean giving up any core issues.
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"First positive signal that a thaw has indeed happened": Former diplomat V
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said appointing envoys by India and Canada is a positive step, marking the first signal of a thaw since PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit. He noted concerns remain but expressed hope for resumption of trade talks and improved ties.
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"Relationship with China improving since October 2024": Ex-diplomat Vikas
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said India-China ties have improved since PM Modi met President Xi in October 2024. He stressed the need for disengagement at the border, resumption of flights, visas, and media access, adding relations must rest on mutual respect, sensitivity, and shared interes
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"US officials trying to put all kinds of pressure but we will not be dicta
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Swarup, who also served as the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs during his stint, was commenting on the remarks made by White House trade advisor Peter Navarro.
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