Giving the example of India's relationship with Israel, the EAM pointed out India didn't have an embassy in Israel till 1992 and no Prime Minister visited the country before PM Modi. He further opined that how "vote bank" influenced India's policy.
Stressing that the security of Indians based or settled overseas, especially in conflict zones, was paramount for the government, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said 'Modi's guarantee' doesn't stop at the country's borders.
"We support ASEAN unity, ASEAN centrality and the ASEAN outlook on Indo-Pacific. India truly believes that a strong and unified ASEAN can play a constructive role in the emerging regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific," EAM Jaishankar said in a virtual address at the first ASEAN Future
Jewish communities in Greater Manchester and across the world celebrating Passover this week. This year, the Jewish festival which marks the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt starts on the evening of Monday (April 22), lasting eight days in the UK.
Jaishankar's statement came after Ann Tessa Joseph, hailing from Thrissur, Kerala, one of the 17 Indian crew members of the Israel-linked cargo ship 'MSC Aries' that was seized by Iran on April 13, returned safely to her homeland, in a major diplomatic win for New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed pleasure at welcoming Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, head of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), here on Thursday morning.
Hailing the BJP's manifesto in Bengaluru on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India's immense potential in the global value chains that foster an enabling environment for trade, investing in infrastructure, and nurturing a skilled workforce.
"Just concluded a conversation with Israel FM @Israel_katz. Shared our concern at the developments yesterday. Discussed the larger regional situation. Agreed to stay in touch," said EAM Jaishankar in a post on X.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to ensure the safety of Indian nationals, including those from Kerala, onboard the Israel-linked ship 'MSC Aries' in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Spoke to UK Foreign Secretary Lord @David_Cameron today. Discussed the emerging situation in West Asia as also our bilateral ties."