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"Issue of additional tariff may be put in abeyance": Ex-diplomat Veena Sik
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sikri suggested that the issue of tariffs on Russia's oil sales to China, India, and the EU may have been discussed by Trump with Putin.
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Trump needs to force Europe, Ukraine to agree on terms with Putin: Ex-dipl
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sikri noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that Ukraine must not move towards NATO membership and that territories claimed by Russia will not be returned.
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"Yunus has taken this decision without consulting parties": Former High Co
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
On June 6, the Bangladesh interim government announced that the national election would be held in the first half of April 2026.
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"Pak PM has no authority and power to take decision," says former Indian A
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former Indian Ambassador Veena Sikri on Tuesday said that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has no real decision-making power, asserting that the reins of authority now lie firmly with Pakistan's military
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"Question about Yunus resigning was complete drama to divert attention," s
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The question about Muhammad Yunus resigning was a complete drama. He had no intention of resigning at all, and in fact, he never said himself that he would resign," the former High Commissioner told ANI.
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"Response to deliberate trade disruptions": Ex-High Commissioner Sikri on
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Earlier on Saturday, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry imposed immediate land port restrictions on the import of several categories of goods from Bangladesh, following a directive issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
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Former Indian envoy Veena Sikri hails India's "correct decision" to suspen
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sikri praised the government's resolve to counter terrorism, saying that attempts to revive terrorism in Kashmir will not be accepted.
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"Northeast integral part of India...": Former Indian envoy slams "shocking
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, claiming that Bangladesh is the "only guardian" of the Indian Ocean for the region, as the seven northeastern Indian states are "landlocked." S
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Former Indian envoy Veena Sikri questions credibility of second arrest war
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Following a second arrest warrant against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over allegations of enforced disappearances, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, questioned the credibility and evidence behind these charges, emphasising the lack of facts and f
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"Travesty of justice that Chinmoy Krishna Das once again denied bail": For
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Following the denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, former ISKCON leader, by a Chattogram court, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri expressed deep disappointment, calling it a "travesty of justice."
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"International community's response is increasing": Former Indian envoy to
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sikri mentioned that President-elect Donald Trump, the British Parliament, and demonstrations worldwide have highlighted the issue, labeling it "ethnic cleansing" and a "dangerous situation."
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Former Indian envoy highlights situation of minorities in open letter to p
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Sikri called the fair, inclusive and free elections as the only solution to the situation in Bangladesh. She said that India has enjoyed the "closest relationship" with the people of Bangladesh and they are concerned about the situation in the country. She called th
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