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31 Oct

Jaishankar At G20 Meet: ‘Give Diplomacy A Chance’, Raises Alarm Over Attacks On Ships And Seafarers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaG20 Meeting, Global South, India, Maritime security, S Jaishankar, Strait of Hormuz

Atlanta (Rajeev Sharma): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on the international community to rely on diplomatic engagement rather than military force to settle global disputes. He also warned that attacks on commercial vessels and disruptions to maritime trade were creating serious economic challenges, particularly for countries in the Global South. Jaishankar made the remarks while addressing the opening plenary of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta on Friday. He emphasised that commercial shipping must remain protected and that freedom of navigation should be respected under international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the…

05 Oct

UN Is Gridlocked and Largely Irrelevant to Major Global Crises: EAM S Jaishankar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaGlobal South, Indian foreign policy, Kautilya Economic Conclave, S Jaishankar, United Nations, UNSC reform

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed assessment of global multilateralism on Monday, stating that the United Nations has become gridlocked and largely irrelevant to resolving major international crises, ranging from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf to challenges across Africa and the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the concluding session of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Jaishankar called for urgent and comprehensive structural reforms. He emphasized that the persistent inability of the UN Security Council to act decisively has fueled a widespread perception that the body no longer reflects or serves…

30 Jul

India Condemns Attacks on Black Sea Shipping Following High-Level Talks with Ukraine

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBlack Sea, Global South, India, Maritime security, S Jaishankar, Ukraine

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on Thursday to address the intensifying security crisis in the Black Sea. The discussion focused on the safety of international commercial shipping and the welfare of Indian seafarers, who have increasingly been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict. Minister Jaishankar issued a firm condemnation during the exchange, declaring that attacks on commercial vessels by any party are absolutely unacceptable and reiterating New Delhi's stance advocating for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward. The diplomatic outreach follows…

29 Aug

India Among Africa’s Top Five Trade Partners, Says Haryana CM Saini at CII Business Conclave

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCII Business Conclave 2025, Global South, India-Africa trade, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 29 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is emphasizing the role of the Global South and raising the voice of developing nations on global platforms. He noted that as the world looks towards the Global South, collaboration and partnerships are essential for collective growth.Speaking at the 20th India–Africa Business Conclave 2025 organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Taj Palace, New Delhi, Saini highlighted that the unity of the Global South is crucial for solving global challenges. He added that India and Africa are building a future based on…

02 Jul

Modi Embarks on Historic Five-Nation Tour, Highlights BRICS Commitment and Global South Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBrazil visit, BRICS Summit 2025, Global South, India foreign policy, Narendra Modi

New Delhi, July 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on Wednesday for a week-long, five-nation tour aimed at deepening India’s engagement with the Global South and reaffirming the country’s role in multilateral forums such as BRICS. The visit includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.A major highlight of the trip will be the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7. “As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order,” said…