EAM Jaishankar's veiled attack on Canada at UNGA echoes India's stance on the strained diplomatic ties
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 EAM S Jaishankar also said respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be "exercises in cherry picking" as he asserted that the days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over.
In the midst of the continuing diplomatic dispute regarding the death of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed apprehensions about the presence of "organized crime connected to separatist factions, acts of violence, and extremism" in Canada....
India supported granting full membership to Palestine at the UN and emphasized that lasting peace in the conflict-affected region can only be achieved through a.. IndiaTimes
Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan made a dramatic statement at the United Nations General Assembly by tearing up the UN Charter in protest just before the assembly passed a resolution supporting full membership for Palestine. The resolution, which received overwhelming support with 143 votes in favour, asked the Security Council to grant full membership to Palestine, currently holding observer status at the UN. Twenty-five countries abstained from the vote, while nine, including the United States and Israel, voted against it. Erdan criticised the resolution as a "clear violation" of the UN Charter and accused it of circumventing the US veto in the Security Council. He described his actions as a symbolic reflection of the assembly's disregard for the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
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India's U.N. vote supports Palestine's full membership, drawing fire from Israel. UAE introduces the resolution at UNGA, with 143 votes in favor. Palestine gains the right to speak and participate in U.N. meetings. Israel's ambassador tears up the U.N. Charter in protest, likening the move to admitting "modern-day Nazis." India's move may strain its historically strong ties with Israel.
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India-Canada ties are strained due to Khalistan-related tensions. Canada's significant Sikh population has been a source of concern for India, with accusations of promoting secessionism and violence..
Taking a veiled dig at Opposition parties over their comments following Rashtrapati Bhawan sending out invitations for a G20 dinner on September 9 on behalf of 'President of Bharat', External Affairs..
In a big endorsement for India's rising global stature, African Union chairperson Azali Assoumani on Sunday said the country is a "superpower" which is now... IndiaTimes
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The government of India has launched a G20 India app ahead of the G20 summit being held under India's presidency on September 9-10 this year. The app will... DNA