External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday, while reacting to the Opposition's walkout in the Rajya Sabha after the Chair rejected demands for a debate on Chinese incursion on the borders, said that India's jawans should not be criticised directly or indirectly.
In a news conference with Bol News, she said, "India should not forget that Pakistan has an atom bomb. Our nuclear status is not meant to remain silent. We will not back down if the need arises."
Hazrat Syed Naseruddin Chishty of Ajmer Sharif Dargah has condemned Pakistan for the venomous language used by its Foreign Minister against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Jaishankar said that he looked forward to working together to bolster Green Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
In 2023, Japan is the chair country of the Group of Seven (G7), and India is the chair country of the G20, writes Satoru Nagao in Japanese journal 'Wedge'.
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "On Vijay Divas, join the nation in saluting our brave Indian Armed Forces whose valour led to a decisive victory in the 1971 war. We will always be grateful for their service and sacrifices."
Spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India sponsored the proposal for International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 which was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The declaration has been instrumental for the Government of India to be at the forefront
The external affairs minister said India has also sought to be the voice of Global South on many issues of concern. "We have not only tried to articulate their interest and anxieties but also tried to see whether we can serve as a bridge in the council," he added.
He made these remarks at the 'Launch of Group of Friends to promote Accountability for Crimes Against Peacekeepers' in the Trusteeship Council. Along with India, contributing countries like Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal, participated as its co-chairs.
Jaishankar made these remarks during the 'UNSC Briefing: Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward'. Speaking in his national capacity, he took veiled digs at Pakistan for cross-border terrorism against India and at China for blocking the black-listing of Pakistan-based te