"PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed his participation at BRICS and RIC Meetings of Foreign Ministers"
Precursor of RIC (Russia India China) Summit at New Delhi ?
Friday 30 April 2021
MEA Press Release
Telephone conversation between External Affairs Minister and State Councilor & Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi
April 30, 2021
The External Affairs Minister had a phone conversation this evening with the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi. The call was arranged at the request of the Chinese side to convey their sympathy and solidarity with India at this juncture.
The External Affairs Minister thanked Foreign Minister Wang Yi for his sentiments and apprised him of the ongoing efforts to meet the challenge posed by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. He said that the Government was fully determined to do whatever was necessary to overcome this challenge.
External Affairs Minister highlighted in this regard that Indian entities were already in the process of commercially procuring required products and raw materials from suppliers in China. The Minister said that this process would be facilitated if various transport corridors and cargo flights remained open and the necessary logistics support ensured expeditiously. The Minister emphasized that serious challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which had affected all countries, required serious international cooperation.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the COVID-19 as a common enemy of mankind and agreed that there was a need for coordination on a concerted response. He said that China supported the efforts of Government of India and would ensure that all the required materials flow to Indian entities without any delay. Chinese companies would be encouraged and supported to deliver requisite materials. Airports, customs and airlines would also be instructed to smoothly facilitate movement of goods. Chartered flights from India would be welcome and specific problems raised by the Indian side sorted out quickly. Foreign Minister Wang Yi offered any other appropriate assistance required from the Chinese Government.
The two Ministers also discussed the outstanding issues related to disengagement from all friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. External Affairs Minister conveyed that while the process of disengagement had commenced earlier this year, it remained unfinished. He emphasized that it was necessary that this process be completed at the earliest. Full restoration of peace and tranquility in the border areas would enable progress in the bilateral relationship. The two Ministers agreed to continue further dialogue at the official level on this matter.
The telephone call concluded with a brief discussion on the BRICS and RIC Meetings of Foreign Ministers which are scheduled to take place in the near future under the Indian Chair. Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed his participation at these events.
April 30, 2021
Thursday 29 April 2021
Coronization of a poem penned by famous Hindi poet Late Bhavani Prasad Mishra
( Yes Sir,Madame, I sell Poems)
जी हां हुज़ूर, मैं गीत बेचता हूं,
मैं तरह-तरह के गीत बेचता हूं,
मैं किसिम-किसिम के गीत बेचता हूं !
Yes Sir/Madam I sell the grief and sorrowYes Sir/Madam I sell the grief and sorrow
Of different kind and design
With a wide price range
Initially I felt some inhibition
But then I thought
In a world where people have sold their conscience
No harm in selling the grief and sorrowKindly tell what kind of sorrow and grief you cherishCustomers' choice is supreme
This grief is from New Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat
This is from Mumbai's Chandan Badi
And this grief is specialFrom the Manikarnika Ghat of eternal city of VaranasiDear Sir/Madam I know
Selling the sorrow and grief is a sin
But I have to keep in mind
Demands by customers
Customer, they say, is second name of God
Wednesday 28 April 2021
India/Narendra Modi's most trusted friend Russia/Vladimir Putin made a call
"Had an excellent conversation with my friend President Putin today. We discussed the evolving COVID-19 situation, and I thanked President Putin for Russia's help and support in India's fight against the pandemic." Modi tweeted
"We also reviewed our diverse bilateral cooperation, especially in the area of space exploration and renewable energy sector, including in hydrogen economy. Our cooperation on Sputnik-V vaccine will assist humanity in battling the pandemic.
"To add further momentum to our strong strategic partnership, President Putin and I have agreed to establish a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between our Foreign and Defence Ministers."
Prime Minster Narendra Modi and foreign Minister S Jaishankar's "please all" foreign policy lies in tatters. Time to formulate Post Covid foreign policy-
1- Revive Non-aligned Movement
2- Limit engagements with so called super powers and poles
3- Lead developing and less developed countries
4- Mobilize resources to meet future challenges and help small countries
5-Put on hold foreign visits, especially to so called super powers
6- Strategic partnerships and Summit farce should end
Tuesday 27 April 2021
MEA and Foreign Minister M S Jaishankar activate Indian Embassies and Missions to counter anti India and anti PM Narendra Modi disinformation campaign.
Indian High Commission in Australia took the lead to send a rebuttal to media -
"Urge to publish the rejoinder to set the record straight on the covid management in India and also refrain from publishing such baseless articles in future".
Monday 26 April 2021
MEA Press Release
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America
April 26, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America.
The two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in their respective countries, including India’s ongoing efforts to contain the second wave of COVID-19 through expedited vaccination efforts, and ensuring supply of critical medicines, therapeutics and healthcare equipment.
President Biden conveyed solidarity with India and affirmed that the United States was determined to support India’s efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccines.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for the offer of assistance and support from the Government of the United States of America. He mentioned India’s commitment to contain the COVID-19 pandemic globally through Vaccine Maitri, and its participation in COVAX and the Quad Vaccine Initiatives. The Prime Minister underscored the need to ensure smooth and open supply chains of raw materials and inputs required for manufacture of vaccines, medicines, and therapeutics related to COVID-19.
Both leaders underlined the potential of the India-US partnership in vaccine development and supply to address the COVID-19 pandemic, and directed their respective officials to maintain close coordination and cooperation in their efforts in this domain.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also informed President Biden about India's initiative at the WTO for a relaxation in the norms of the Agreement on TRIPS to ensure quick and affordable access to vaccines and medicines for developing countries.
The two leaders agreed to remain in regular touch.
New Delhi
April 26, 2021
And Pulitzer goes to Vulture journalism
Pulitzer for Best cartoon -
And award goes to Australia's Financial Review newspaper cartoon by David Rowe (Caption- Death rides a pale elephant)
So, for a cartoonist from racist enclave, Narendra Modi, elected Prime Minister of world's largest democracy is "death" and world's oldest civilization is a dying elephant .
Sunday 25 April 2021
Twitter trending in India, "America exposed" since last evening.
What does it mean? Trigger was refusal by Biden administration to lift embargo on export of Covid 19 vaccine raw material.
Average Indian distrust the United States (and China of course). Their outrage, this time, is aimed at POTUS and VP.
Saturday 24 April 2021
Friday 23 April 2021
Wednesday 21 April 2021
Thursday 1 April 2021
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