Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated that India will take necessary measures to defend its people amid applause. He emphasized the global threat of terrorism and urged countries to have zero tolerance for it. Jaishankar mentioned that India has been battling terrorism from Pakistan since 1947, citing the 2001 Parliament and 2008 Mumbai attacks as examples. He also clarified that US President Donald Trump's claim about using trade to stop the recent conflict between India and Pakistan had no impact on their negotiations with Washington.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-attack-was-act-of-economic-warfare-says-external-affairs-minister-jaishankar/article69758337.eceIndian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has refuted US President Donald Trump's claim that trade talks influenced India's decision to call for a ceasefire in the Kashmir region. Jaishankar stated that India's position on the ceasefire was driven by security interests, not external pressure or trade negotiations.
https://www.news18.com/india/i-was-in-the-room-jaishankar-rebuts-trumps-ceasefire-claim-recounts-india-pakistan-conflict-chronology-ws-kl-9414097.htmlIndian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of converging with the US to promote regional stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. He highlighted the strategic significance of the Quad alliance, which includes India, the US, Japan, and Australia, in fostering stability and prosperity. The Quad aims to address issues such as maritime safety and security, connectivity, technology, pandemic preparedness, and education. Jaishankar noted that the group's first international engagement under President Trump's administration marked a significant development for the alliance, which has since made progress on various issues unrelated to China's dominance in the region.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/jaishankar-calls-for-equilibrium-with-china-stronger-convergence-with-us-amid-indo-pacific-tensions-13902185.htmlEAM S Jaishankar has criticized Iran for supporting terrorism, stating that it is a "state sponsor of terrorism". He made this remark at the UN Headquarters in New York during a meeting with his US counterpart Antony Blinken. India has long been concerned about Iran's alleged support to terrorist groups, particularly in Kashmir and other parts of South Asia.
https://www.livemint.com/news/when-terrorism-is-supported-by-a-state-eam-jaishankars-searing-rebuke-at-un-headquarters-11751333961950.htmlExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called out Pakistan at the United Nations, stressing that state-sponsored terrorism must be exposed and held accountable. He urged the global community to unite against the growing threat of terrorism, highlighting recent incidents such as a horrific act of terrorism in Pahalgam where the UN Security Council issued a strong condemnation demanding justice for the perpetrators. Jaishankar emphasized three core principles: no impunity to terrorists, no treating them as proxies, and no yielding to nuclear blackmail.
https://www.news18.com/india/state-sponsored-terrorism-must-be-exposed-jaishankar-calls-out-pakistan-at-un-urges-global-action-9413387.htmlIndian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has warned that India would strike deep into Pakistan if provoked by terror attacks, addressing a UN exhibition on the human cost of terrorism. The digital exhibition displays horrific attacks such as the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts and 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, naming Pakistan-based entities and individuals responsible. Jaishankar emphasized the need for global action against terrorism, stating that there can be no impunity for terrorists and that sponsorship of terrorism must be exposed and countered.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-impunity-to-terrorists-no-yielding-to-nuclear-blackmail-eam-jaishankar-at-un/article69758206.eceMalaysia is leading efforts to finalize the digital economy framework agreement (Defa), a region-wide accord aimed at harmonizing digital trade rules and unlocking Asean's potential, set to double to $2 trillion by 2030. The country has also participated in the World Economic Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) network, with Vietnam following suit. Vietnam has unveiled ambitious initiatives, including Resolution 57 to support science and technology innovation, and Resolution 68 to promote a globally competitive private sector. Thailand is transitioning away from being a primary rice producer to become an agro-processing leader, while Asean aims to position itself as a global manufacturing hub, particularly in the semiconductor industry, where it can move up the value chain with incentives for higher-value investment.
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/insight/2025/07/02/how-asean-can-thrive-through-innovation-and-collaborationIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to visit the White House as pressure mounts for a Gaza truce. The recent violence has resulted in over 500 Palestinian deaths, with 11 people killed while seeking food in southern Gaza. Witnesses describe Israeli forces firing on crowds returning from aid sites, including artillery attacks and detaining civilians, including children. The Israeli military claims it targets militants but blames Hamas for civilian casualties. The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund has been at the center of controversy over aid distribution, with Israel pushing to replace the UN-coordinated system. Netanyahu's visit comes as strikes intensify in Gaza City and the Jabaliya refugee camp, leaving many areas inaccessible and ambulances unable to respond to distress calls.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/gaza-many-killed-in-israel-airstrike-on-cafe-gunfire-at-aid-site-june-30-2025/article69758210.ecePakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July 2025, its first since 2013. The country's Foreign Ministry stated that the Presidency will convene two high-level signature events in July - an open debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and a briefing on cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations. These meetings will be chaired by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The decision comes after India urged Pakistan to resume the normal functioning of the Indus Waters Treaty, which New Delhi has held in abeyance since May.
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