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Pak Foreign Minister holds up SAARC meet in New York, refuses to attend Jaishankar's speech

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Foreign Ministers meeting in New York on September 26. During the SAARC meeting, high voltage drama ensued after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held up the meeting and refused to attend the conference until EAM S Jaishankar finished his speech.

EAM S Jaishankar takes part in BRICS Ministerial meeting in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took part in the BRICS Ministerial meeting in New York on September 26. The meeting was held on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar will also attend meeting of Foreign ministers of SAARC countries.

Japan holds annual event of Sanma to welcome autumn

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 26 (ANI): People wear goggles to prevent burning their eyes from the smoke grilling "Sanma" fish in Japan. Sanma is known as a fish that signals the arrival of autumn in Japan. In Meguro city of Tokyo, the "Sanma Festival" is held in September every year. At the festival, about 5,000 Sanma are grilled on charcoal fire and distributed to visitors and the venue remains filled with the smoke and smell of sanma. Sanma is a famous grilled fish, known for its delicious fatty meat in Japan. At the table, visitors enjoy eating sanma by removing small bones. Meguro is a town far away from the sea, but it has a unique reason to hold "Sanma festival". "Rakugo", a traditional Japanese comedy storytelling is held at the festival in Meguro. In this, the performer tells a funny story through body action and facial expression that makes customers laugh their hearts out. A famous Rakugo story is called "Sanma of Meguro." The humorous story set in the Edo period is about sanma. A Ge

Hotel Okura celebrates renewing anniversary in Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 26 (ANI): Hotel Okura and Resorts opened "The Okura Tokyo" at the site of the old main building that closed four years ago. The city will witness tough competition between old hotels and new foreign luxury hotels in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The new hotel features two wings, an "Okura Prestige" and the "Okura Heritage." Both hotel wings have inherited Japanese traditional beauty while being equipped with the latest facility and function. The most attractive aspect of the hotel is the lobby of the Okura Prestige Tower. The new lobby includes shaped lanterns, lacquer tables and chairs showcasing an honest recreation of the older Hotel Okura lobby. Various domestic and international media were present in a privately held inauguration show as it drew a lot of attention from around the world. This big banquet hall is used for weddings and hosting dignitaries. Along with a high-rise room with a view of city scenery of Tokyo, authentic Japan

Pakistan is a very challenging neighbour: EAM Jaishankar

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): EAM S Jaishankar called Pakistan a 'challenging neighbour' and stressed while there is terrorism globally, there is no country in the world that sponsors terror consciously and deliberately against India. While speaking at the interactive session, EAM said, "You have a neighbour who will not trade with you, who is member of World Trade Organization (WTO) and before that of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) but will not extend Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status even though they are legally obliged." "You have a neighbour who will not allow you connectivity who in many ways has slowed down regionalism because of concern that it might integrate them more with our economy, who filters people to people interaction. It's a very challenging neighbour," he added.

Enormous good done by US in Afghanistan: EAM

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar appreciated the United States for doing enormous good in Afghanistan but said that "those gains are not being reflected in general discourse." While speaking at the session, EAM said, "The US had an 18-year military commitment in Afghanistan. And frankly, I can't think any other country is capable of such a commitment." "An enormous good was done in Afghanistan. Today I don't see that reflected in discourse. Now how do we maintain those gains? To me, that's the big challenge," the External Affairs Minister said during a conversation at Council on Foreign Relations here with former US ambassador to India Frank G. Wisner," he added.

EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of G4 countries

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Foreign Ministers of the G4 countries (India, Japan, Germany, Brazil) in New York. He has already held a string of engagement with his counterparts from other nations, the latest being a meeting with Belarus FM Vladimir Makei. Jaishankar has also met the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Fiji, St Vincent and Grenadines, and UAE amongst others.

Secularism is not under threat in India: EAM Jaishankar

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that secularism is not under threat in India and that it is promoted by the ethos of the society. "I don't accept that secularism is under threat in India," said the External Affairs Minister during a conference at the Council on Foreign Relations. He added, "Secularism was not promoted by the law or by a constitutional belief. Instead, it was promoted by the ethos of the society." The changes that India has been witnessing since its independence nearly 70 years ago are the direct results of the democratisation of the country, the minister said in response to a question regarding the erosion of constitutional commitment to a secular state and the rise of a politicised Hindu nationalism in India.

Pre-August 5, Kashmir was in a mess: EAM Jaishankar on Article 370

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar at Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) programme in New York outlined that before abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir was in a mess. EAM Jaishankar said, "Level of intimidation had reached a height where senior police officers were lynched on streets of Srinagar, journalists who wrote against separatism were assassinated, military personnel returning home for Eid were kidnapped and killed." He added, "Pre-August 5 (Abrogation of Article 370) Kashmir was in a mess, difficulties in Kashmir did not start on August 5, it is supposed to be a way of dealing with those difficulties."

Kashmir was in a mess before Article 370 revocation: EAM Jaishankar

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sep 25 said Jammu and Kashmir was in a mess before August 5, when the government revoked Article 370 from the state, adding that the step taken is a way of dealing with those difficulties. "Pre August 5 (abrogation of Article 370) Kashmir was in a mess. Difficulties in Kashmir did not start on August 5, it is supposed to be a way of dealing with those difficulties," said Jaishankar.

No change in our position, Pakistan needs to combat terror: MEA

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): Raveesh Kumar, MEA spokesperson in New York said India reiterated that its stance on Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism has not changed and urged Islamabad to take concrete steps to tackle the menace. "Our position on how the matter has to be addressed has been answered in the past and there is no change in that position," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told reporters at a special media briefing. "Discussion between Prime Minister and US President Donald Trump regarding J-K, yesterday, was in the context of counter-terrorism. Our position on how the matter has to be addressed has been answered in the past and there is no change in that position," he added.

PM Modi meets Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in New York

New York (US), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid in New York. PM Modi is on week-long US visit to attend UNGA and boost ties with America. PM Modi will address UNGA on Sep 27. He also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

PM Modi gets 'commended' by top American CEOs for bank mergers, tax cuts in India

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 met with top American CEOs in New York to bolster ties with businesses and attract investment in India. While speaking to ANI, Chairman of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum and Former CEO CISCO, John Chambers, said, "I love your PM. He obviously understands the direction. He has put in place innovation ideas. Each of the CEOs came away with a stronger view not just to invest but how to innovate in India. Meanwhile, President of US-India Business Council, Nisha D Biswal, said, "CEOs and Prime Minister talked about opportunities that India represents but also some of the challenges. He was commended for bank consolidation, corporate tax rates and how continuation of such reforms can impact positively on India's growth."

Mehul Choksi is a crook, will be deported ultimately: Antigua PM Gaston Browne

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on the issue of extradition of Mehul Choksi who is absconding from India and residing in Antigua and Barbuda, country's Prime Minister Gaston Browne said Mehul Choksi is a crook and will be deported ultimately after he exhausts all his options. "Got subsequent information that Mehul Choksi is a crook, he doesn't add value to our country. He will be deported ultimately after he exhausts appeals, Indian officials are free to investigate based on his willingness to participate."

PM Modi attends India-Caribbean Community leaders' meeting in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): A massive billboard, highlighting human rights abuses in Balochistan and urging the United Nations for help, went up near the Times Square in New York state of US. New York, where the headquarters of UN is situated, is currently holding the annual session of United Nations General Assembly where world leaders have assembled to discuss global issues such as climate change, terrorism among others. The billboard had a portrayal of 'Statue of Liberty' and had 'Help end human rights abuses in Balochistan' written on it.

Billboard protesting human rights abuses in Balochistan goes up near Times Square in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): A massive billboard, highlighting human rights abuses in Balochistan and urging the United Nations for help, went up near the Times Square in New York state of US. New York, where the headquarters of UN is situated, is currently holding the annual session of United Nations General Assembly where world leaders have assembled to discuss global issues such as climate change, terrorism among others. The billboard had a portrayal of 'Statue of Liberty' and had 'Help end human rights abuses in Balochistan' written on it.

PM Modi meets his Belgian counterpart, Charles Michel, in New York

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 met Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium, in New York. PM Modi held bilateral meeting with his Belgian counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. PM Modi is on week-long visit to the US to attend the UNGA session which he will address on Sep 27. PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

Top American CEOs term meeting with PM Modi positive

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held meeting with top American CEOs in New York to bolster ties with businesses and attract investment in India. The meeting was held after PM Modi's meeting with business tycoon Michael Bloomberg. CEOs appreciated Prime Minister's approach towards boosting business in India. "It was an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM laid out the growth opportunity in India. It was a very good meeting," said Deloitte Global CEO Punit Renjen. MetLife CEO Michel Khalaf said, "His willingness to listen to various perspectives and to take them into consideration as he formulates policies for his govt as he goes forward is very encouraging." Prime Minister also addressed the gathering at Bloomberg Business Forum 2019. Indian Prime Minister is on a week-long visit to the US.

PM Modi meets New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Newyork

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 25 met the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, in New York. PM Modi met her New Zealand counterpart Ardern on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which he will address on Sep 27. PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.

PM Modi meets Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, in New York

New York (USA): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 25 met the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, in New York. PM Modi met her New Zealand counterpart Ardern on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which he will address on Sep 27. PM Modi also held bilateral discussions with US President Donald Trump and various other world leaders during the course of his visit.