In a statement, the General Secretariat of the 57-member body of Islamic nations stressed the need to resolve differences through peaceful means in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter to safeguard peace, security and stability in South Asia.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, launched a blistering attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of taking a group of 90 Indian youths to Pakistan under false pretences and exposing them to potential radicalisation.
In a press statement after its closed-door meeting last night, the 15-member UNSC reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
The report points out that amid heightened geopolitical posturing, further flare-ups could impair access to external financing and put additional pressure on Pakistan’s foreign-exchange reserves, which, at just over $15 billion, remain far below what is required to meet external debt obligations in the coming years.
Amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan post barbaric massacre in J&K’s Pahalgam on April 22, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday urged the Central government to avoid escalating row with the neighbouring nation, opining that war is never a solution for any crisis.
Under Mr S Jaishankar, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has shown an ability to take tough calls and cut the flab of legacy issues where required.
Newman said England cancelling the tour citing mental and physical well-being of players more than security issues in Pakistan smacked of "hypocrisy".
Countries in the region expect the new Afghan government to be inclusive, anti-terrorist, and friendly to neighbors, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed.
The Taliban’s return to power is a body blow to Indian interests in Afghanistan and a major diplomatic set back. India was too late in reaching out to Taliban to secure its interests.
Khan also said that he did not speak to US President Joe Biden after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. "He did not call as he is a busy man," the Prime Minister added
