Breaking News Live Updates: ‘Terrorism is another deadly threat to peace', says EAM Jaishankar; flags '4Fs' of crisis
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said wars anywhere in the world threaten peace everywhere, pointing to the deepening interdependence created by globalisation. He also described terrorism as a deadly threat to peace, stressing how security challenges in one part of the world can have wider consequences.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said wars anywhere in the world threaten peace everywhere, warning that global interdependence has made the consequences of conflict increasingly far-reaching.
“The indivisibility of our existence permeates every aspect of human activity, and it has actually deepened as globalization has advanced,” Jaishankar said. “Let us consider the indivisibility of peace and the fact that now war anywhere threatens peace everywhere.” He also described terrorism as another deadly threat to peace.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat as a “pilgrimage” to understand and honour the contributions of ordinary Indians, marking 12 years of the broadcast during its 139th episode.
"12 years ago, on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, we began 'Mann Ki Baat'. Since then, our journey has continued uninterrupted. All of you have been both fellow travellers and guides on this journey. For me, 'Mann Ki Baat' has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work, courage, commitment, dedication and spirit of service of the common man of our country. Our country has had a tradition of pilgrimages for centuries. For me, 'Mann Ki Baat' is not less than a pilgrimage, a journey to closely understand the efforts of people of the country and to pay tribute to their contributions," the Prime Minister said.
In another news, protecting national interests, sovereignty and freedom of action remains India’s primary objective, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said on Sunday in an interview with PTI, underlining the country’s focus on safeguarding its strategic autonomy.
Separately, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said there is a possibility that an attack on Iran could happen soon.
The remarks were made after Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections early on Saturday in Florida.
Interacting with reporters, when asked if the US will carry out a possible attack on Iran, Trump said, "Do you really think I'd tell you that? Maybe tomorrow...There's a possibility I will. There's also a possibility we'll have a nice, big, beautiful agreement. They want to make a deal, but the problem is, will they hold the deal?"
US President defended his administration's plan in West Asia while praising the forces on the ground.
"We have done an amazing job. Our Navy and military have done an amazing job. They have knocked out every jet fighter of Iran. 259 ships are at the bottom of the sea. They are only left with record inflation," he said.
Meanwhile, Iran has made no new proposal to Pakistani mediators and rejects a reported offer to US on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported.
“The indivisibility of our existence permeates every aspect of human activity, and it has actually deepened as globalization has advanced,” Jaishankar said. “Let us consider the indivisibility of peace and the fact that now war anywhere threatens peace everywhere.” He also described terrorism as another deadly threat to peace.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat as a “pilgrimage” to understand and honour the contributions of ordinary Indians, marking 12 years of the broadcast during its 139th episode.
"12 years ago, on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, we began 'Mann Ki Baat'. Since then, our journey has continued uninterrupted. All of you have been both fellow travellers and guides on this journey. For me, 'Mann Ki Baat' has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work, courage, commitment, dedication and spirit of service of the common man of our country. Our country has had a tradition of pilgrimages for centuries. For me, 'Mann Ki Baat' is not less than a pilgrimage, a journey to closely understand the efforts of people of the country and to pay tribute to their contributions," the Prime Minister said.
In another news, protecting national interests, sovereignty and freedom of action remains India’s primary objective, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said on Sunday in an interview with PTI, underlining the country’s focus on safeguarding its strategic autonomy.
Separately, US President Donald Trump on Saturday said there is a possibility that an attack on Iran could happen soon.
The remarks were made after Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections early on Saturday in Florida.
Interacting with reporters, when asked if the US will carry out a possible attack on Iran, Trump said, "Do you really think I'd tell you that? Maybe tomorrow...There's a possibility I will. There's also a possibility we'll have a nice, big, beautiful agreement. They want to make a deal, but the problem is, will they hold the deal?"
US President defended his administration's plan in West Asia while praising the forces on the ground.
"We have done an amazing job. Our Navy and military have done an amazing job. They have knocked out every jet fighter of Iran. 259 ships are at the bottom of the sea. They are only left with record inflation," he said.
Meanwhile, Iran has made no new proposal to Pakistani mediators and rejects a reported offer to US on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported.
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"India expresses global sentiment when we urge that dialog and diplomacy are the only solution. We are making efforts ourselves and are open to working with other partners to that end. Terrorism is another deadly threat to peace. Its usage as an instrument of statecraft is simply unacceptable. It can never be justified. It can never be rationalized. Yet it continues because not all states really display zero tolerance," said EAM Jaishankar.
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Interacting with reporters, when asked if the US will carry out a possible attack on Iran, Trump said, "Do you really think I'd tell you that? Maybe tomorrow...There's a possibility I will. There's also a possibility we'll have a nice, big, beautiful agreement. They want to make a deal, but the problem is, will they hold the deal?"
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