Following Singapore’s strong objection to Arvind Kejriwal’s claims of a ‘Singapore variant’ of Covid-19, India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar has clarified that Delhi CM does not speak for India.
International row created, Delhi ministers still insist Singapore Covid variant is real
International row created, Delhi ministers still insist Singapore Covid variant is real
Amidst the diplomatic storm that has ensued following Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s claims of “Singapore variant” of Covid-19, Delhi ministers insist that there is a different strain of coronavirus in Singapore.
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UPDATED: May 19, 2021 17:10 IST
Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday had appealed to the centre to cancel all flights to and from Singapore, citing concerns over a new strain of coronavirus found in Singapore which is dangerous to children. (Photo: PTI)
Satyendra Jain’s comment came after the Singapore government issued a statement, objecting to Delhi CM’s comment about the “Singapore variant” of Covid-19, labelling it “unfounded assertions”.
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An anti-coup protester splashes red paint on student uniforms after they hanged them outside a school during a demonstration against the re-opening of the school by the junta government at Yangon, Myanmar, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Demonstrations have continued in many parts of the country since Saturday s meeting of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as have arrests and beatings by security forces despite an apparent agreement by junta leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing to end the violence. [AP]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values and mutual support for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
US and India reiterate commitment for restoration of democracy in Myanmar
AKIPRESS.COM - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 19 spoke to India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Myanmar and both the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values and mutual support for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar, Sify.com reported. Secretary of State Antony J Blinken spoke with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar today to reaffirm the importance of the US-India relationship and cooperation on regional security issues, said US State Department spokesperson Ned Price in a statement.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday (local time) spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the situation in Myanmar and both the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to democratic values and mutual support for the restoration of democracy in Burma. Secretary