'Democracy doesn't put food on,' says US Senator Elissa Slotkin; EAM S Jaishankar's retort
Saturday, 15 February 2025 External affairs minister S Jaishankar countered US Senator Elissa Slotkin's claim that democracy doesn't address hunger, asserting that India's democratic society provides nutrition support to 800 million people. He stressed that the effectiveness of democracy varies globally and emphasized the need for honest discussions on its challenges.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in calls with India and Pakistan, emphasizing accountability. Jaishankar agreed on.. IndiaTimes
India is actively engaging with the international community to highlight Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack, with S Jaishankar discussing the issue.. IndiaTimes
India is intensifying diplomatic pressure on Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, seeking international support to address cross-border terrorism. Numerous.. IndiaTimes
As tensions escalate over US tariff hikes, China has called on India to unite in opposing Washington's "abusive" trade policies. Beijing urged New Delhi to embrace multilateralism and reject unilateral economic coercion. While China seeks collaboration, India has opted for dialogue with the US, aiming for a trade deal by fall. Foreign Minister Jaishankar revealed that India is keeping all channels open, maintaining “principled understanding” with Washington. With Beijing seeking Global South solidarity, all eyes are now on India’s next move.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar revealed that India and the US had a "very open discussion" on trade, leading to an agreement between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump to finalize a bilateral trade deal by fall this year. Speaking at an event in Delhi with Kyung-wha Kang of Asia Society, Jaishankar emphasized the active and intense trade discussions between both nations. He also highlighted Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to the US in February and noted the strengthening of defense ties, with the US becoming more open to technology partnerships. Is this a new era for India-US relations? Stay tuned for updates.
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