Headlines
No talks with Pakistan against backdrop of violence: Sushma
New Delhi, May 31
There cannot be any talks
with Pakistan against the backdrop of violence, External Affairs
Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday.
"There is no flip-flop on
Pakistan policy... is very clear... no talks with violence as backdrop,"
Sushma Swaraj said at a press conference to mark one year of Narendra
Modi-led NDA government.
"All three - home ministry, defence ministry and external affairs ministry work together," she said.
In response to a question on resuming cricket ties with Pakistan, the minister said: "No decision has been taken."
Government's foreign policy 'very successful': Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asserted on Sunday that the NDA government's foreign policy was "very successful" with India having connected with 101 countries in the past one year."Government's foreign policy based on three pillars of 'sampark, samvad and parinam' (contact, dialogue, and results)... In one year, we have connected with 101 countries," Sushma Swaraj said addressing a press conference on Sunday.
She said the contacts were made either by visiting the countries, or having their leaders visit India, or dialogues on the sidelines of multilateral conferences. "Our foreign policy is very successful...."
The minister also said that there was no competition between her and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over foreign visits. "A pro-active PM is a support, not a challenge," she said.
6 hours ago
Helene claims 56 lives; US President Biden describes hurricane's impact as "overwhelming"
6 hours ago
Catholic groups pushes for amendment to Waqf Act; Syro-Malabar Church, Kerala Catholic Bishop Council sent letter to JPC
7 hours ago
Rani Mukerji bags Best Actress award for 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway' at IIFA 2024
7 hours ago
Shah Rukh Khan wins IIFA 2024 'Best Actor' award for his performance in 'Jawan'
7 hours ago
Mehbooba Mufti cancels poll campaign in J&K to protest Hezbollah chief's killing
7 hours ago
Rise of Udhayanidhi Stalin: From silver screen star to Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu
7 hours ago
Nasrallah killing brings ‘measure of justice’: Biden
7 hours ago
Mideast countries, anti-Israel factions condemn brutal assaults in Lebanon, killing of Hezbollah leader
18 hours ago
Indian Consulate refutes reports claiming new restrictions for OCI cardholders
18 hours ago
India warns Pakistan cross-border terrorism will 'inevitably invite consequences'
18 hours ago
Hasan Nasrallah - the terror chief who guided Hezbollah to become world's 'most powerful non-state actor'
18 hours ago
Hezbollah confirms death of Nasrallah in Beirut strike
18 hours ago
Moved to secure location, Iran's Supreme Leader says 'malicious enemy' will regret its actions