India defends Indo-Pacific, reminds China of rules-based order
By Shweta Aggarwal Subtly rejecting China’s accusation portraying the Indo-Pacific as a US’ ruse to stoke geopolitical competition, India has asserted and reminded Beijing about the imperative to uphold the rules-based international order and to ensure the freedom of navigation. “As regards the recent 2+2, may I remind you that EAM (External Affairs Minister S. […]
Don’t meddle in bilateral issues with India: China tells US
Accusing the US of damaging China’s relations with its neighbors, Beijing has warned Washington to keep away from the China-India boundary row, saying it’s a “bilateral matter and there is no space for a third party to intervene”. In a strong statement, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said “that the border affairs between China […]
We consider Central Asia as India’s ‘extended neighbourhood’ : Jaishankar
India and Central Asia share ancient historical and cultural linkages. We consider Central Asia as India’s ‘extended neighbourhood’. We share a common geography which facilitated continuous exchange of people, ideas and goods in both directions and left indelible imprints on our customs, traditions and languages. A new chapter in our relationship began nearly 30 years […]