Standing shoulder to shoulder with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo in Manila, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar reaffirmed New Delhi's steadfast backing of the Philippines in safeguarding its national sovereignty.
This commitment emerges against the backdrop of mounting tensions in the South China Sea, following incidents involving the China Coast Guard's aggressive manoeuvres near a Philippines vessel close to Ayungin Shoal on March 23, eliciting widespread international apprehension.
Just hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire through DGMO-level talks, Pakistan has reportedly provoked again—forcing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a high-level emergency meeting in Delhi. Attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and top military commanders, the meet focused on India’s readiness and response options.
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India & Pakistan have reached a ceasefire, with both sides having worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action, confirmed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This de-escalation came after days of heightened tensions and aerial combat between both sides.
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