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Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral talks with Mohammad Javad Zarif

New York (USA), Sep 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral talks with her counterpart from Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking to ANI, Zarif said "Our Indian friends have always been categorical in terms of their intention to continue economic cooperation and import of oil from Iran." Reacting on the United States President Donald Trump's take on Iran nuclear sanctions, he stated "International community is almost unanimous in rejecting the sanctions. Today President Trump convened a meeting of Security Council and that turned out to be a theater which didn't show success but showed isolation."

Multinational armies gather in Nepal for disaster response drills

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 26 (ANI): The multinational Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) started in Nepal aiming to strengthen coordination among various nations on humanitarian assistance, rescue and assistance mobilization. This sort of joint exercise comes after the major earthquake in the 2015. The annual civil-military disaster preparedness and response initiative is being jointly organized by the Nepali Army and the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC). The event, which started from Tuesday, is expected to revolve around evaluating civil military coordination mechanism; mass casually simulation; search and rescue exercise; camp coordination. The joint exercise will also include the Tribhuvan International Airport disaster response plan that will explore ways to deal with earthquakes.Representatives from military and disaster preparedness and response initiative of 14 countries including Nepal are taking part in the four-day event. This type of exercise was earlier held in 2011, 2

G-4 leaders seek early UNSC reforms

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): Briefing the media on the G-4 meeting, joint secretary for United Nations political in the Ministry of External Affairs, Dinesh Patnaik, said that the minister felt the need for an early reforms of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and expansion of permanent and non- permanent membership to enhance legitimacy, effectiveness, and representatives of the council. He added that the leaders also reviewed the progress of inter-governmental negotiation (IGN) and emphasis the need to revitalize the process.

Takes very little to worsen a situation: Shah Mehmood Qureshi on cancelled India-Pakistan FM meet

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): In the Wake of the collapsed talks betWeen External Affairs Minister Sushma SWaraj and Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Qureshi said they have a lot to say, but he don't Want to make the situation Worse. He added that they are the promoter of peace and Want to make things better.

Activists highlight worsening human rights situation, inequity in Balochistan

Geneva, Sep 26 (ANI): Baloch political activists have accused Islamabad for violating human rights, inequality and rise of religious fundamentalists in Balochistan, which is responsible for destruction of cultural identity of the Baloch people. Speaking during the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Munir Mengal, president of Baloch Voice Association said, "During the last seventy years of the Islamic state existence, and particularly its security forces, have treated the Baloch people as occupants. Their xenophobia about the Baloch people is most evident in their crude behaviour and disproportionate response to the most genuine and fundamental demands of the Baloch people to hounour their dignity, identity, culture and respect their sovereignty on their land." Baloch woman activist, Karima Baloch, also accused Islamabad for racial discrimination against the Baloch people.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral talks with foreign counterparts

New York (USA), Sep 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is attending the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, held bilateral talks with her counterparts from Fiji, Estonian, and Suriname.

Protests erupt in PoK as Islamabad continues to wage water war in region

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Sep 25 (ANI): Massive demonstrations were carried out in the Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir against the establishment's complicity in destroying the natural habitat, wildlife and essentially the life and livelihood of the common people of the region. Islamabad, which has been misruling the region for more than seven decades, is now depriving the people of Muzaffarabad of their water lifeline - Neelum River - through an elaborate scheme which has changed the flow of the fresh water from the mountains to Punjab province. The course of Neelum River has been diverted to Punjab province to utilise it for Neelum-Jhelum power project. It has caused acute water shortage in the region. United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) leader Jamil Maqsood said that people are facing water crisis which is why they are demonstrating against Neelum-Jhelum power project. A massive water crisis has built up of late, which has forced the people to either live in uninh

EAM Swaraj meets her Ecuador counterpart on sidelines of UNGA

New York (United States), Sep 25 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Ecuador, Jose Valencia on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Swaraj's statement in the UNGA will take place on September 29. Swaraj was also slated to meet her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the UNGA. However, after increasing reports of violence on police and army personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, the meeting was called off.

EAM Swaraj meets her Australian counterpart on sidelines of UNGA

New York (United States), Sep 25 (ANI):Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, Marise Payne on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Swaraj's statement in the UNGA will take place on September 29. Swaraj was also slated to meet her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the UNGA. However, after increasing reports of violence on police and army personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, the meeting was called off.

EAM Swaraj meets her Mangolian counterpart in New York

New York (United States), Sep 25 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on September 24 held a bilateral meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mangolia, Damdin Tsogtbaatar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Swaraj's statement in the UNGA will take place on September 29. Swaraj was also slated to meet her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the sidelines of the UNGA. However, after increasing reports of violence on police and army personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, the meeting was called off.

Anti-Pak protests staged outside UN headquarters

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): People from Balochistan staged a protest outside the United Nations headquarters to highlight the alleged human rights violations by Pakistan and urged the UN to intervene in the matter. Few of the protestors also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil the promises that he made to Baloch people to free them from Pakistan's occupancy and atrocities. The protest, which was staged during the ongoing 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), was intended to draw the UN's attention towards the alleged atrocities being meted out by Pakistan, as world leaders gathered to take part in the assembly.

CPEC: "No country can accept a project that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity," says Indian diplomat

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 25 (ANI): Speaking at the 39th session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Indian diplomat Mini Devi Kumam said "India shares international community's desire for enhancing physical connectivity and believes that it should bring greater economic benefits to all in an equitable and balanced manner. Regarding the so-called 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor', which is being projected as the flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, the international community is well aware of India's position. No country can accept a project that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity."

India considers Madiba as its own: Sushma Swaraj

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended the Nelson Mandela Peace Conference and said India considers Mandela, fondly known as Madiba, as one of its own. During her address at the plenary event organised to commemorate Mandela's birth centenary, Swaraj shed light on how the former South African president's life continues to inspire people across the globe even in the present day.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Nepal

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Nepal Pradip Kumar Gyawali on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Swaraj will also take part in the G4 meet to be held tomorrow besides also attending the Non-Aligned Movement meeting on September 26 and meetings of the BRICS, IBSA and SAARC on September 27.

BIMSTEC should focus on economic integration: Nepal Foreign Minister

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): Nepal Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on Monday said that the BIMSTEC summit should be centered more on economic and technical cooperation. Speaking to ANI, Gyawali said "The main priorities of BIMSTEC is to materialise the economic integration in the region. Security is the important factor but we should focus on economic and practical activities. As far as joint military exercise is concerned, we are doing it with almost all nations. Around a dozen joint military exercises have been held with India under the banner of 'Surya Kiran'. Basically, BIMSTEC should focus on economic and technical cooperation. That's why Nepal thought that participation at the observer level will be sufficient."

Priorities for India at UNGA will be focus towards reformed multilateralism: Indian envoy

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): Indian ambassador to United Nations (UN) S Akbaruddin emphasised on the focus toward reformed multilateralism. He said that the main important priorities for India at the 73rd session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is multilateralism. Briefing the media ahead of upcoming UNGA session, Akbaruddin said, "Priorities for India at UNGA will be a focus towards reformed multilateralism. Secretary General feels, climate change's perhaps the most serious of threats that we're facing. India has a good story to tell. So climate action will be our second priority."

Terror is a perennial threat, will be addressed in strong terms: Indian Ambassador to UN

New York (United States of America), Sep 24 (ANI): Indian ambassador to United Nations S Akbaruddin said that Terror is a perennial threat and it will be addressed in strong terms at multiple forums. His comments came ahead of 73rd session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking on the issue, he said, "Terror is a perennial threat and will be addressed in strong terms at multiple forums. This is a goal that we've been pursuing since'96 when India introduced a draft of the CCIT which is the global convention to combat terror. Since then the resonance has only increased."

Single act plays have no resonance in multilateralism: Indian Ambassador to UN

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): Indian ambassador to United Nations S Akbaruddin said that single act plays by countries have no resonance in multilateralism. Speaking on the Kashmir issue at United Nations General Assembly, he said, "Our contention is that UN works best on multilateralism and multilateral platforms work best when you work in partnerships. Single act plays have no resonance in such matters. Of course anybody can try and be a solo player. However, solo players in a multilateral context have neither the past nor a future. It's their call how they spend that time allocated to them. We as India work in partnerships. We've a great resonance in terms of our position. If somebody else would like to be a one trick pony, it is for them to regurgitate and act. We've handled this act many times in the past and our confident we'll do so again."

Pakistani Christians demand equal rights, abolition of blasphemy law

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 23 (ANI): Pakistani Christians living in Europe and United Kingdom gathered in front of Palais Wilson, the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, and demanded justice and equal rights for the minorities in Pakistan. They held placards reading, "Save Pakistani Christians", "Stop Human Rights Violations against Christians in Pakistan" and "Abolish Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan" and shouted slogans against Pakistan government. In addition, they also took out a protest march from Palais Wilson to Broken Chair to highlight the issue of persecution of Christians and other minorities in Pakistan. This came amidst the ongoing 39th Session of UN Human Rights Council. A film and poster campaign was also launched in Geneva to make people aware about the condition of Christian minority in Pakistan.

Sang Indian national anthem as gesture of peace: Pakistan cricket fan

Dubai (UAE), Sep 22 (ANI): A video of Pakistan cricket fan, Adil Taj singing Indian national anthem during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match went viral. He said that he saw Indians respecting the Pakistani national anthem, so he decided to pay back the respect by singing the India national anthem. He said that he recited the anthem as a gesture of peace. "I learnt the wordings of the anthem from a Bollywood movie 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'", said Adil Taj. Adil has received huge appreciation from citizens of both the countries for his gesture.