EAM Jaishankar wraps up Pak visit, thanks SCO meet hosts for 'hospitality and courtesies'

IANS | October 16, 2024 5:07 PM

Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) As he wrapped up his flying visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday afternoon thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for the "hospitality and courtesies" during his nearly 24-hour stay in the neighbouring country.

SCO meeting: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif stays silent on Kashmir

Hamza Ameer | October 16, 2024 3:47 PM

Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday by calling on the international community to focus urgently on the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

SCO must lead push for UNSC reform: EAM Jaishankar in Islamabad

IANS | October 16, 2024 2:53 PM

Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Pakistan to reiterate its demand for urgent reforms in the UN Security Council so that it could keep pace with the changing world order.

SCO: EAM Jaishankar highlights terrorism among 'three evils'

IANS | October 16, 2024 1:03 PM

Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Calling "terrorism, extremism and separatism" as the, "three evils," External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday at the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council that the benefits of cooperation and integration may not accrue if these issues are not addressed.

S Jaishankar takes a stroll at Indian High Commission in Pakistan, plants Arjuna sapling

IANS | October 16, 2024 10:20 AM

Islamabad, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar took a morning walk with the team from the High Commission of India in Pakistan and planted a sapling, promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on Wednesday.

Islamabad disappointed to see real democracy in Kashmir: India

IANS | October 16, 2024 8:44 AM

United Nations, Oct 16 (IANS) In a stinging retort to Pakistan, India has said that because of its commitment to sham elections, Islamabad is disappointed that the people of Kashmir freely exercised their right to vote and elected their leaders.

US says Indian probe team's visit reflects New Delhi's serious intent

Yashwant Raj | October 16, 2024 1:46 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) As an Indian committee investigating US allegations that an Indian government employee directed a foiled plot to kill a Khalistani separatist on American soil met Tuesday with counterparts to share their findings, the US said the presence of the team in Washington D.C. reflected the seriousness with which New Delhi was taking the case.

FM Sitharaman to visit Mexico and US to boost trade ties, woo investments

IANS | October 15, 2024 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a bid to showcase India’s attractiveness as an investment destination and boost bilateral trade ties, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to embark on an official visit to Mexico and the US, beginning October 16, it was announced on Tuesday.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad for SCO meeting

IANS | October 15, 2024 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad Tuesday afternoon to attend the two-day 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) which kicks off later with a welcome dinner hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his capacity as the current CHG chair.

India expels 6 Canadian diplomats hours after withdrawing its envoy to Canada

IANS | October 14, 2024 11:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Hours after deciding to withdraw its High Commissioner and other "targeted diplomats" and officials from Canada, India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats.