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A N Dhaksar
This description also points to the commonality in the history of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, in a wider background of time and space, that also deserves present recollection
Last month’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, brought back some memories of those times. Here they are, for those whose interest may have been aroused by Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to our neighbouring country on that occasion. Fifty years ago, in 1971, I was in the Indian Foreign Service and assigned as Political Counselor in India’s permanent mission to the UN, at New York. My work involved following current events and the role of the UN. The ongoing tension and conflict in then East Pakistan was a part of that job. This became especially so in the heated environment of late 1971 for the subcontinent. The Cold War was at full blast, the US was seeking a historic opening with China, and India was steadfastly maintainin
In a move that has deeply embarrassed the Indian government, a guided missile destroyer from the US 7th Fleet transgressed into India’s exclusive economic zone on 7 April. Later that day, the fleet commander issued a statement saying, ‘This freedom of navigation operation (“FONOP”) upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea recognised in international law by challenging India’s excessive maritime claims.’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long hailed the special relationship between the two countries, highlighting his efforts to elevate India–US engagement to new levels. The US’s unannounced naval incursion has raised questions about whether the bonhomie that characterised bilateral ties under former US president Donald Trump will be reset by President Joe Biden.
Indian media reports on rumours of backchannel talks between India and Pakistan in UAE geo.tv - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from geo.tv Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Despite Pakistan s denial, Indian media cites speculation of Indo-Pak talks in UAE
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Sun, Apr 18, 2021
File photo of Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (L) and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi (R)
Indian news organisations have highlighted speculation of Pakistan s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi meeting his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in the UAE, despite Pakistan s denial of any meeting scheduled between the two.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrived in the UAE on Saturday where he is expected to hold talks with his counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other UAE dignitaries.
India s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will also arrive in the UAE today to hold talks with UAE government on various issues, including economic cooperation.