India an rising energy on international scale and a regional energy in Asia: EAM Jaishankar
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ASUNCION (Paraguay): India is an rising energy on a worldwide scale and a regional energy in Asia when it comes to each dimension and inhabitants, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned right here on Monday as he held “productive” talks along with his Paraguayan counterpart Julio Cesar Arriola and mentioned new areas of bilateral cooperation.
Jaishankar, who’s on his first-ever official go to to South America aimed toward boosting total bilateral ties with the area, additionally mentioned that India is among the world’s most dynamic economies, which has skilled great progress in recent times.
Jaishankar can also be the primary Indian Foreign Minister to go to Paraguay coinciding with the sixtieth anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between the 2 nations.
“Today, we had very productive talks. We discussed our bilateral relations. We discussed the prospects of growth, trade, development partnership and investments,” Jaishankar mentioned throughout a joint press assertion alongside Arriola.
The minister mentioned that past economic system, there are different areas the place the 2 sides can work collectively similar to tradition, civil society, well being, training and conventional drugs.
“We had a very good exchange of views on the state of the world. Our shared commitment to international rules-based order, a world which respects international law, which respects agreements, which supports multilateralism,” Jaishankar mentioned, in a veiled reference to China.
In Sao Paulo, Jaishankar on Saturday mentioned that China has disregarded the border pacts with India, casting a shadow on the bilateral ties as he asserted {that a} lasting relationship can’t be a one-way road and there needs to be mutual respect.
He famous that this yr is of utmost relevance for India, provided that on August 15, it celebrated 75 years of impartial existence.
“To understand the significance of these developments, I would like to point out that India is an emerging power on a global scale and a regional power in Asia in terms of both size and population. It is one of the world’s most dynamic economies, which has experienced tremendous growth in recent years,” Jaishankar mentioned.
“We have agreed with the Foreign Minister that this visit reflects the political will of our governments to strengthen the ties that unite our countries and the desire to explore new areas where we can expand cooperation and commercial exchanges, with the aim of taking advantage of all the potential that our economies have to offer,” he mentioned.
He mentioned Paraguay has been a steadfast accomplice of India at multilateral boards.
“Our shared commitment to a rules based order and to democratic values will continue motivating us to work closely,” he mentioned.
Jaishankar additionally inaugurated a resident Indian Embassy in Paraguay and mentioned its institution will take bilateral ties to a better degree.
“I have every confidence that with an embassy in this country, the opportunities for our cooperation will grow,” he mentioned, assuring Arriola that he’ll discover India as an excellent accomplice.
“We wish to continue working on a robust bilateral agenda, which will allow us to deepen and broaden the ties between our countries, and thus bringing our societies closer together,” Jaishankar mentioned.
He mentioned he has expressed to the Foreign Minister that Paraguay has a powerful curiosity in turning into a strategic accomplice of India within the area.
On his half, Arriola mentioned that Paraguay has a agency curiosity in turning into a strategic accomplice of India within the area.
“We aim to continue working to increase investment and support in areas of common interest, such as culture, education, energy, technology transfer and training of human talent, among others,” he mentioned.
Later, Jaishankar known as on President Marito Abdo and conveyed the private greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Thank President of Paraguay @MaritoAbdo for receiving me. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Appreciate his guidance on further advancing our bilateral relationship and global partnership,” he tweeted.
Gracias, Presidente de la República del Paraguay @MaritoAbdo por recibirme. Trasmití los saludos personales del Primer Ministro @narendramodi.
Agradezco su orientación para seguir avanzando en nuestra relación bilateral y asociación international. https://t.co/ITVvo7Y5AD
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 22, 2022
Earlier, Jaishankar additionally unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi and visited the historic Casa de la Independencia from the place the South American nation’s Independence motion began greater than two centuries in the past.
“Honoured to unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi ji in Asuncion, Paraguay. Appreciate the Asuncion Municipality’s decision to locate it at the prominent waterfront of the city. This is a statement of solidarity that was so strongly expressed during the Covid pandemic,” he tweeted.
“Paid my homage at the National Pantheon of Heroes in Asuncion this morning. Recognized the sacrifices of those who have served this country,” he mentioned in one other tweet.
ASUNCION (Paraguay): India is an rising energy on a worldwide scale and a regional energy in Asia when it comes to each dimension and inhabitants, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned right here on Monday as he held “productive” talks along with his Paraguayan counterpart Julio Cesar Arriola and mentioned new areas of bilateral cooperation.
Jaishankar, who’s on his first-ever official go to to South America aimed toward boosting total bilateral ties with the area, additionally mentioned that India is among the world’s most dynamic economies, which has skilled great progress in recent times.
Jaishankar can also be the primary Indian Foreign Minister to go to Paraguay coinciding with the sixtieth anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between the 2 nations.
“Today, we had very productive talks. We discussed our bilateral relations. We discussed the prospects of growth, trade, development partnership and investments,” Jaishankar mentioned throughout a joint press assertion alongside Arriola.
The minister mentioned that past economic system, there are different areas the place the 2 sides can work collectively similar to tradition, civil society, well being, training and conventional drugs.
“We had a very good exchange of views on the state of the world. Our shared commitment to international rules-based order, a world which respects international law, which respects agreements, which supports multilateralism,” Jaishankar mentioned, in a veiled reference to China.
In Sao Paulo, Jaishankar on Saturday mentioned that China has disregarded the border pacts with India, casting a shadow on the bilateral ties as he asserted {that a} lasting relationship can’t be a one-way road and there needs to be mutual respect.
He famous that this yr is of utmost relevance for India, provided that on August 15, it celebrated 75 years of impartial existence.
“To understand the significance of these developments, I would like to point out that India is an emerging power on a global scale and a regional power in Asia in terms of both size and population. It is one of the world’s most dynamic economies, which has experienced tremendous growth in recent years,” Jaishankar mentioned.
“We have agreed with the Foreign Minister that this visit reflects the political will of our governments to strengthen the ties that unite our countries and the desire to explore new areas where we can expand cooperation and commercial exchanges, with the aim of taking advantage of all the potential that our economies have to offer,” he mentioned.
He mentioned Paraguay has been a steadfast accomplice of India at multilateral boards.
“Our shared commitment to a rules based order and to democratic values will continue motivating us to work closely,” he mentioned.
Jaishankar additionally inaugurated a resident Indian Embassy in Paraguay and mentioned its institution will take bilateral ties to a better degree.
“I have every confidence that with an embassy in this country, the opportunities for our cooperation will grow,” he mentioned, assuring Arriola that he’ll discover India as an excellent accomplice.
“We wish to continue working on a robust bilateral agenda, which will allow us to deepen and broaden the ties between our countries, and thus bringing our societies closer together,” Jaishankar mentioned.
He mentioned he has expressed to the Foreign Minister that Paraguay has a powerful curiosity in turning into a strategic accomplice of India within the area.
On his half, Arriola mentioned that Paraguay has a agency curiosity in turning into a strategic accomplice of India within the area.
“We aim to continue working to increase investment and support in areas of common interest, such as culture, education, energy, technology transfer and training of human talent, among others,” he mentioned.
Later, Jaishankar known as on President Marito Abdo and conveyed the private greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Thank President of Paraguay @MaritoAbdo for receiving me. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Appreciate his guidance on further advancing our bilateral relationship and global partnership,” he tweeted.
Gracias, Presidente de la República del Paraguay @MaritoAbdo por recibirme. Trasmití los saludos personales del Primer Ministro @narendramodi.
Agradezco su orientación para seguir avanzando en nuestra relación bilateral y asociación international. https://t.co/ITVvo7Y5AD
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 22, 2022
Earlier, Jaishankar additionally unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi and visited the historic Casa de la Independencia from the place the South American nation’s Independence motion began greater than two centuries in the past.
“Honoured to unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi ji in Asuncion, Paraguay. Appreciate the Asuncion Municipality’s decision to locate it at the prominent waterfront of the city. This is a statement of solidarity that was so strongly expressed during the Covid pandemic,” he tweeted.
“Paid my homage at the National Pantheon of Heroes in Asuncion this morning. Recognized the sacrifices of those who have served this country,” he mentioned in one other tweet.
