Now we know
India and United States are not on same page WRT Taliban terrorist and their medieval barbarian regime in India's civilizational space
(Courtesy- S Jaishankar)
Friday 1 October 2021
Tuesday 21 September 2021
Saturday 18 September 2021
Friday 17 September 2021
Joint Statement on the Results of the Meeting of Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran on the Margins of the SCO and CSTO Summits in Dushanbe
"They noted the need to conclude national reconciliation in Afghanistan, resulting in an inclusive government that takes into account the interests of all ethno-political forces of the country.
"Given the security challenges emanating from the territory of Afghanistan, they stressed the need to coordinate efforts to counter threats, especially the spread of terrorism and drug trafficking,"
PM Narendra Modi's SCO-CSTO Summit original speech in Hindi
अफगानिस्तान पर आयोजित SCO-CSTO आउटरीच शिखर सम्मेलन में प्रधानमंत्री का वक्तव्य (सितंबर 17, 2021)
Excellencies,
अफगानिस्तान की स्थिति पर SCO और CSTO के बीच इस विशेष बैठक के आयोजन के लिए राष्ट्रपति रहमोन को मेरा धन्यवाद।
अफगानिस्तान में हाल के घटनाक्रम का सबसे अधिक प्रभाव हम जैसे पड़ोसी देशों पर होगा।
और इसलिए, इस मुद्दे पर क्षेत्रीय focus और क्षेत्रीय सहयोग बहुत ही आवश्यक है।
इस संदर्भ में हमें चार विषयों पर ध्यान देना होगा।
पहला मुद्दा यह है कि अफगानिस्तान में सत्ता-परिवर्तन inclusive नहीं है, और बिना negotiation के हुआ है।
इससे नई व्यवस्था की स्वीकार्यता पर सवाल उठते हैं।
महिलाओं तथा अल्पसंख्यकों सहित अफगान समाज के सभी वर्गों का प्रतिनिधित्व भी महत्वपूर्ण है।
और इसलिए, यह आवश्यक है कि नई व्यवस्था की मान्यता पर फैसला Global Community सोच-समझ कर और सामूहिक तरह से ले।
इस मुद्दे पर भारत संयुक्त राष्ट्र की केंद्रीय भूमिकाका समर्थन करता है।
दूसरा विषय है कि, अगर अफगानिस्तान में अस्थिरता और कट्टरवाद बना रहेगा, तो इससेपूरे विश्व में आतंकवादी और extremist विचारधाराओं को बढ़ावा मिलेगा।
अन्य उग्रवादी समूहों को हिंसा के माध्यम से सत्ता पाने का प्रोत्साहन भी मिल सकता है।
हम सभी देश पहले भी आतंकवाद से पीड़ित रहे हैं।
और इसलिए हमें मिल कर सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि अफगानिस्तान की धरती का उपयोग किसी भी देश में आतंकवाद फैलाने के लिए न हो ।
SCO के सदस्य देशों को इस विषय पर सख्त और साझा norms विकसित करने चाहिए। आगे चल कर ये norms वैश्विक anti-terror सहयोग के लिए भी एक template बन सकते हैं।
ये norms आतंकवाद के प्रति zero tolerance, zero tolerance के सिद्धांत पर आधारित होने चाहिए ।
इनमें cross-border terrorism और terror financing जैसी गतिविधियों पर रोक लगाने के लिए एक Code of Conduct होना चाहिए। और इनके enforcement की प्रणाली भी होनी चाहिए।
Excellencies,
अफगानिस्तान के घटनाक्रम से जुड़ा तीसरा विषय यह है कि इससे ड्रग्स, अवैध हथियारों और human trafficking का अनियंत्रित प्रवाहबढ़ सकता है।
बड़ी मात्रा में advanced weapons अफगानिस्तान में रह गए हैं। इनके कारण पूरे क्षेत्र में अस्थिरता का खतरा बना रहेगा।
इन flows को monitor करने और information sharing बढ़ाने के लिए SCO का RATS mechanism सकारात्मक भूमिका निभा सकता है।
इस महीने से भारत इस संस्था की Council की अध्यक्षता कर रहा है। इस विषय पर हम ने व्यावहारिक सहयोग के प्रस्ताव develop किये हैं।
चौथा विषय अफगानिस्तान में गंभीर humanitarian crisis का है।
Financial और trade flows में रुकावट के कारण अफगान जनता की आर्थिक विवशता बढ़ती जा रही है।
साथ में COVID की चुनौती भी उनके लिए यातना का कारण है।
विकास और मानवीय सहायता के लिए भारत बहुत वर्षों से अफगानिस्तान का विश्वस्त partner रहा है। Infrastructure से ले कर शिक्षा, सेहत और capacity building तक हर sector में, और अफगानिस्तान के हर भाग में, हमने अपना योगदान दिया है।
आज भी हम अपने अफगान मित्रों तक खाद्य सामग्री, दवाइयां आदि पहुंचाने के लिए इच्छुक हैं।
हम सभी को मिल कर यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि अफगानिस्तान तक मानवीय सहायता निर्बद्ध तरीके से पहुँच सके।
Excellencies,
अफगान और भारतीय लोगों के बीच सदियों से एक विशेष संबंध रहा है।
अफगान समाज की सहायता के लिए हर क्षेत्रीय या वैश्विक पहल को भारत का पूर्णसहयोग रहेगा।
बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद।
Thursday 16 September 2021
MEA S. Jaishankar on China
"As for Asian solidarity, it is for China and India to set an example."
"It is also essential that China does not view its relations with India through the lens of a third country"
"India does not subscribe to any clash of civilisations theory."
"Met Chinese FM Wang Yi on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Dushanbe.
"Discussed disengagement in our border areas. Underlined that progress in this regard is essential for restoration of peace and tranquillity, which is the basis for development of bilateral ties."
Wednesday 15 September 2021
Tuesday 14 September 2021
Monday 13 September 2021
"In the face of a grave emerging situation India is willing to stand by the Afghan people"
MEA Dr. S. Jaishankar: in UN
Thank you for convening this timely an important meeting on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, India has consistently supported a central role of the United Nations on its future. A multilateral platform is always more effective than small groups in building global consensus and encouraging united action.
We therefore believe that the UN Security Council resolution 2593 should guide the international community's approach in the coming days. Afghanistan is passing through a critical and challenging phase. There has been a sea change in its political, economic, social and security situation, and consequently, in its humanitarian needs. As an immediate neighbour, India's monitoring developments with understandable concern. Mr. Secretary General, the UNDP has recently assessed that there is an imminent threat of poverty levels rising from 72 to 97% in that country. This would have catastrophic consequences, not just in our collective fight against poverty, but also for regional stability. Even as we address that, it is important that the issue of travel and safe passage that can emerge as an obstacle to humanitarian assistance be immediately sorted out. Those who wish to travel into and out of Afghanistan should be granted such facilities without obstruction. The normalisation of regular commercial operations of Kabul airport would not only assist in that regard, but then become the basis for a regular flow of relief material. This would also accelerate activities that would complement domestic relief measures.
India's own approach to Afghanistan has always been guided by its historical friendship with its people. This will continue to be the case. For that reason, even in the past, we have contributed to the humanitarian requirements of that society. This included providing more than 1 million metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan over the past decade. Last year too we have assisted Afghanistan with 75,000 metric tonnes of wheat. India has also partnered World Food Programme for distribution of high protein biscuits over several years. This innovative scheme particularly supported vulnerable school going children of Afghanistan.
Mr. Secretary General, India's efforts and helping the Afghan people has been both direct and indirect way of contributed to the livelihood and larger framework as significantly as they have to direct material leads. Our friendship is reflected in Indian development projects that today exist in all the 34 provinces.
In all, we have invested more than US dollar 3 billion for the welfare of the people of Afghanistan. We have undertaken 500 projects in critical areas of power, water supply, road connectivity, healthcare, education, agriculture and capacity building.
Today, I wish to underline that in the face of a grave emerging situation India is willing to stand by the Afghan people, just as in the past. To ensure that this happened speedily and effectively, we believe that the international community must come together to create the best possible enabling environment. Among the challenges that the current situation poses is that of efficient logistics. It is therefore essential that humanitarian assistance providers are accorded unimpeded, unrestricted and direct access to Afghanistan. Once relief materials reach that country, the world will naturally expect a non-discriminatory distribution of humanitarian assistance across all sections of the Afghan society. Only the United Nations has the capacity to monitor such endeavours and reassure donors. As the picture becomes clear in respect of the legitimate concerns I am confident that the world will step forward and assist the Afghan people in their hour of need. I thank you.
Sunday 12 September 2021
Afghanistan lost for ever?
NO, says Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahman
"Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahman says he will not abandon the Afghan people "we are with you, don't worry, this too shall pass" following an Afghan singer's performance to mark Tajikistan's independence day"
Thank you Mr President
Taliban Terrorists in Kabul
Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the Afghan Issue Among the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan
"Cautioned against the possibility of incitement and role of spoilers, both inside and outside the country, to derail efforts towards an all-inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan."
Internal spoiler- Panjshir Resistance
External Spoiler- India/Tajikistan/Russia?
Friday 10 September 2021
Wednesday 8 September 2021
India/Narendra Modi's message to USG/Joe Biden
PM Narendra Modi (setting aside protocol) received the Secretary of Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev.
"The two sides reaffirmed their intention to strengthen coordination in the field of enhancing the regional stability, including on the Afghan direction."
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Top Russian leader/General in New Delhi as Taliban terrorists announce Sharia government in Kabul
Visit of the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, General Nikolay Patrushev to India
September 07, 2021
At the invitation of National Security Adviser Shri Ajit K. Doval, KC, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, H.E. General Nikolay Patrushev is visiting India for High Level India-Russia Inter-Governmental Consultations on Afghanistan from 7-8 September 2021.
The Consultations are a follow-up to the telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr Vladimir Putin on 24 August 2021. The two leaders had expressed the view that it was important for the two strategic partners to work together and instructed their senior officials to remain in touch on Afghanistan.
During his visit, the Russian Secretary of the Security Council is expected to call on the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister.
Monday 6 September 2021
Sunday 5 September 2021
Saturday 4 September 2021
Friday 3 September 2021
Thursday 2 September 2021
"Ahmad Shah Massoud Road" in India's diplomatic enclave, Chanakyapuri
" A plaque ‘Ahmad Shah Massoud Marg' was unveiled by H.E. Mr. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India on 5 April 2007.
"The Government of India had decided to name the Cross Road No. 1 between Niti Marg and Shantipath in New Delhi after ‘Ahmad Shah Massoud'.
"Commander Ahmad Shah Massoud was a prominent leader of Afghanistan and was a hero in the war against Taliban. He is widely recognized and honoured in Afghanistan as a national icon. Commander Massoud was affectionately called Sher-e-Panjshir (Lion of Panjshir) [Panjshir is the famous valley in Hindukush mountains, from where Massoud hailed]. He was assassinated by suicide bombers sent by Taliban or Al Qaeda on September 9, 2001."
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Tuesday 31 August 2021
India's first official contact with Taliban terrorists
Meeting in Doha, August 31, 2021
Today, Ambassador of India to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the Head of Taliban’s Political Office in Doha. The meeting took place at the Embassy of India, Doha, on the request of the Taliban side.
. Discussions focused on safety, security and early return of Indian nationals stranded in Afghanistan. The travel of Afghan nationals, especially minorities, who wish to visit to India also came up.
Ambassador Mittal raised India’s concern that Afghanistan’s soil should not be used for anti-Indian activities and terrorism in any manner.
. The Taliban Representative assured the Ambassador that these issues would be positively addressed.
Friday 27 August 2021
Wednesday 25 August 2021
India-Russia anti-Taliban alliance
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's address to Indian Parliament (October 4, 2000)
"I would like to share with you-deviating from the text of my presentation-the information that we have which is absolutely true and verified, according to which, the same individuals, the same terrorist organisations, extremist organisations are organizing and, very often, the same individuals participate in organizing, in conducting and igniting terrorist acts from the Philippines to Kosovo including Kashmir, Afghanistan and Russia's Northern Caucasus. The so-called international terrorists have succeeded.
"So, we fully support the initiative of the Indian leadership on the collective front to fight terrorism.
"We highly respect the consistent position of India on the action Russian authorities have taken in the Northern Caucasus.
"The concept of forming a collective front to fight terrorism with the participation of all interested States is warmly welcome."
India-Russia anti-Taliban alliance
"The two countries have also decided to set up combined teams comprising of foreign ministry and national security officials of each country to conduct a detailed assessment of the Afghan situation so that future course of action with the Taliban Islamic government is decided by both India and Russia."
Tuesday 24 August 2021
Friday 20 August 2021
Taliban bandits and India
India debates how to deal with the bandits
Some experts say, "immediately recognize Taliban govt" and "be wary of Panjshir fake news"
Indian media, by and large, has launched all out info war against bandits and their supporters
Public opinion calls for arming "Panjshir Resistance" and punish Pakistan
Thursday 19 August 2021
Statement by S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister at UNSC Briefing on ‘Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts’
August 19, 2021
I thank Mr. Moradian for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister of External Affairs of India.
Let me begin by thanking Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, USG UNOCT and Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director CTED for their briefings on the 13th report of the Secretary General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) to international peace and security. I of course repeat my thanks to Mr. Moradian, Director General of the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies, for joining us remotely today.
Excellencies, the world will be commemorating the 4thInternational Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism day after tomorrow. Next month, it will be 20 years since the horrific 9/11 tragedy in New York. We, in India, have of course had more than our fair share of challenges and casualties. The 2008 Mumbai terror attack is imprinted in our memories. The 2016 Pathankot air base attack and the 2019 suicide bombing of our policemen at Pulwama are even more recent. Let me, therefore, express my solidarity with the victims and their families all over the world who have suffered, and continue to suffer, from the scourge of terrorism. We must never compromise with this evil.
The international community holds a collective view that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned. There cannot be any exception or any justification for any act of terrorism, regardless of motivations behind such acts. We also recognize that the menace of terrorism cannot be and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or any ethnic group. However, in spite of the progress we have made to tighten the legal, security, financing and other frameworks to combat terrorism, terrorists are constantly finding newer ways of motivating, resourcing and executing acts of terror. Unfortunately, there are also some countries who seek to undermine or subvert our collective resolve to fight terrorism. That cannot be allowed to pass.
The latest report of the Secretary General has provided another stark reminder to all of us that ISIL (Daesh) continues to pose a critical threat to international peace and security. ISIL (Daesh) remains active in Syria and Iraq and its affiliates are growing in strength, particularly as we heard from briefers, in Africa. The financial resource mobilization of ISIL (Daesh) has become more robust. The flow of funds has continued and rewards for killings I believe are now even being paid in Bitcoins! The radicalization of vulnerable youth by systematic online propaganda campaigns remains a serious concern.
In our own immediate neighborhood, ISIL-Khorasan (ISIL-K) has become more energetic and is constantly seeking to expand its footprint. This should be taken seriously. Events unfolding in Afghanistan have naturally enhanced global concerns about their implications for both regional and international security. The heightened activities of the proscribed Haqqani Network justifies this growing anxiety. Whether it is in Afghanistan or against India, groups like Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed continue to operate with both impunity and encouragement. It is, therefore, vital that this Council does not take a selective, tactical or even a complacent view of the problems we face. We must never countenance sanctuaries for terrorists or overlook the raising of their resources. And when we see state hospitality being extended to those with innocents’ blood on their hands, we should never lack the courage to call out this double-speak. We heard from the briefers of the aggravating attack of the pandemic. What is true of Covid is even more true of terrorism: none of us are safe until all of us are safe.
Insofar as ISIL is concerned, its modus operandi has changed, with the core focusing on regaining ground in Syria and Iraq and affiliates functioning independently. This evolving phenomenon is extremely dangerous and poses a new set of challenges to our collective efforts in our fight against ISIL and terrorism.
In January 2021, when I had an opportunity to address this Council virtually at that time, I had proposed an eight-point action plan for consideration. Let me reiterate some its cardinal principles:
· Summon the political will: don’t justify terrorism, don’t glorify terrorists,
· No double standards. Terrorists are terrorists; distinctions are made only at our own peril,
· Don’t place blocks and holds on listing requests without any reason,
· Discourage exclusivist thinking and be on guard against new terminologies and false priorities,
· Enlist and delist objectively, not on political or religious considerations,
· Recognize the linkage to organized crime,
· Support and strengthen the FATF, and
· Provide greater funding to the UN Office of Counter Terrorism.
I call on this Council to collectively build on these principles. It is also important therefore to end the stalemate preventing the adoption of a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, which India has championed for so long.
India has been at the forefront of global counter terrorism efforts, has taken part in all major global initiatives against international terrorism and is party to all United Nations’ sectoral conventions relating to terrorism. We were pleased to play our role in strengthening the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy adopted last month. We reiterate our full support for counter terrorism cooperation under the auspices of the UN. I thank you.
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Tuesday 17 August 2021
Yogi's message to Taliban
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a training centre for Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) commandos in Saharanpur's Deoband, known for its Islamic seminary, Alma Mater of Taliban ideologues
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