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Participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting today. Highlighted 8-key points:
1. We must not only seek socio-economic recovery from the Covid pandemic, but also create resilient and reliable supply chains.
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2.Knock-on effects of the Ukraine conflict have led to sharp increases in the costs of energy, food and commodities. This must be mitigated for the sake of the developing world.
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3.BRICS has repeatedly affirmed respect for sovereign equality, territorial integrity and international law. We must live up to these commitments.
4. BRICS should unanimously and specifically support UN Security Council reform.
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5.Together, we should press for credible commitment of resources by developed nations for climate action and climate justice.
6.BRICS must display zero tolerance for terrorism, especially cross border terrorism.
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7.A globalized and digitized world will give due regard to trust and transparency.
8.Sustainable Development Goals must be approached in a comprehensive manner.
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Participated in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue with Emerging Markets and Developing Countries. Made 4 major points:
1. International organizations must see real change, not just new terminology. A rebalanced and multipolar world should lead to reformed multilateralism.
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2.Terrorism in all forms and manifestations should be condemned. We must crackdown on all support, including financing.
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3.The Covid pandemic followed by the Ukraine conflict is causing enormous socio-economic hardships in the developing world. We need resilient and reliable supply chains, economic decentralization.
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4. Global recovery should advance food and energy security and prioritize health, digital and green growth.
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Congratulations @nikhat_zareen on the superlative performance and for winning the Gold at Women's World Boxing Championship.
Felicitations to Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda on winning Bronze medals.
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Good conversation this morning with FM @Menlu_RI of Indonesia.
Exchanged views on G20 developments and progress. India is fully supportive of the Indonesian Presidency.
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Nice to speak to FM @Amirabdolahian of Iran.
Reaffirmed in our conversation the importance we both attach to advancing our relationship.
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Greetings to FM Lejeune Mbella Mbella and the Government and people of Cameroon on their National Day.
Our friendly and cordial ties will keep strengthening.
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Appreciate the phone call with FM
@Vbiruta of Rwanda.
Discussed the upcoming Commonwealth Summit in Kigali. Assured him of India’s fullest support.
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Congratulations to FM Ranko Krivokapić and the Government and People of Montenegro on their Independence Day.
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Congratulate @AmbColonna on your appointment as Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. Look forward to working with you.
Appreciate the contribution that my friend @JY_LeDrian made to our partnership. Best wishes for the future.
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Yes, the Indian Foreign Service has changed.
Yes, they follow the orders of the Government.
Yes, they counter the arguments of others.
No, its not called Arrogance.
It is called Confidence.
And it is called defending National Interest.
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Applaud the measures announced by Finance Minister @nsitharaman to address the difficult economic situation created by the Covid19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict.
All countries, in all geographies are struggling with a similar challenge. twitter.com/nsitharaman/st…
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The Modi Government is responding in a focused and effective manner.
Steps relating to fertilizers, fuel, cooking gas, raw materials, intermediaries, iron & steel and cement, all have a single objective.
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It is to put people first and take care of the common man, workers, farmers and their families.
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Greetings to FM @BinmubarakAhmed and the Government & people of Yemen on their National Day.
India will always stand with Yemeni people in their quest for peace, stability and prosperity.
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“Yes, we can do it is the new spirit in India and you are representatives of it.”
A must see interaction between PM @narendramodi and our Badminton team.
Contains a larger message on how to compete.
youtu.be/Xo3CONfR5AI
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Congratulations @SenatorWong on your appointment as Australia's Foreign Minister.
We know you as a longstanding friend of the #IndiaAustralia relationship. Look forward to meeting you soon.
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Thanks my friend Senator @MarisePayne. Was really great working with you.
You leave a transformed #IndiaAustralia relationship.
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Delighted to meet new Australian Foreign Minister @SenatorWong.
An open and productive discussion on our bilateral relationship and the state of the world.
Look forward to our continuing contacts.
External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.