NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday reacted to the recent security breach involving EAM S Jaishankar’s convoy in London, acknowledging the UK’s condemnation of the incident. However, it emphasised that the sincerity of this condemnation would “depend on the action taken against culprits”.During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…
The UK on Thursday “strongly condemned” the significant security breach of external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his official visit to the United KingdomThe incident occurred outside the Chatham House think-tank in London, where Jaishankar was participating in a discussion. A group of Khalistani extremists staged a protest, chanting slogans and waving flags, which escalated…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday issued a statement after an incident in which EAM S Jaishankar was heckled by Khalistani extremists while leaving an event at the Chatham House think tank in London.Addressing the incident, an MEA spokesperson stated, “We have seen the footage of a breach of security during the…
NEW DELHI: Khalistani extremists heckled and attempted to attack external affairs minister S Jaishankar in London on Thursday (IST) while he was leaving in a car after attending an event at the Chatham House think tank.A video circulating online shows a man running towards Jaishankar’s vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in front of…
NEW DELHI: India-UK ties contribute to stability and prosperity in an uncertain and volatile world, said foreign minister S Jaishankar after “wide-ranging and productive” talks with his counterpart David Lammy during which they discussed major regional and global issues including the Ukraine conflict, West Asia situation and also developments in Bangladesh and the Commonwealth.Before his…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar discussed issues related to trafficking and extremism in a meeting with UK’s secretary of state for home Yvette Cooper. India has been concerned about the activities of Khalistan separatists in the UK and the issue is learnt to have come up in the meeting.“We discussed the flow of talent, people-to-people…
Spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Randhir Jaiswal (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over Khalistan supporters disrupting screenings of the movie ‘Emergency’ in the UK, MEA on Friday said freedom of speech cannot be applied selectively.“We consistently raise concerns with the UK government regarding incidents of violent protest and intimidation by anti-India…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with King Charles III on Thursday and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action, and sustainability.Recalling the historic relations between the two countries, they both reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK. “Discussions were also…
