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Ajit Doval to visit China tomorrow for key talks on LAC border truce: Sources

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit China tomorrow on December 17 to hold Special Representatives (SR) level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a source. The discussions aim to address the long-standing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This marks the first SR-level dialogue since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 and the first such…

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India and China discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, border peace during NSA Doval’s Beijing visit

India and China on Wednesday decided to give “positive directions” for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers and border trade, during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

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[ad_1] National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will likely visit China soon for Special Representative talks, according to sources. NSA Doval’s likely visit to China comes after New Delhi and Beijing in October reached an agreement regarding patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. Earlier in 2020, the Special Representatives of India and China on the Boundary Question, Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, State Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, held a telephone conversation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The two Special Representatives had a “frank and in-depth exchange of views” on the recent developments in the Western Sector of the India-China border areas. The 22nd meeting of India and China Special Representatives was held in New Delhi on December 21, 2019. NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian side, while Wang Yi led the Chinese delegation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). On December 3, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains “committed to engaging with China through bilateral discussions to arrive at a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework for a boundary settlement.” He said that in his recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, an understanding was reached that the Special Representatives and the Foreign Secretary level mechanisms will be convening soon. Briefing the Lok Sabha on India-China ties as well as disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Jaishakar said that bilateral ties between the two countries have been “abnormal” since 2020 when “peace and tranquillity in the border areas were disturbed as a result of Chinese actions.” “Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic engagement since then have set our ties in the direction of some improvement,” he said. In his speech in Lok Sabha, he shared with members the expectations regarding the direction of ties with China in the near future. “Our relationship had progressed in many domains, but was obviously negatively affected by recent events. We are clear that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is a prerequisite for the development of our ties. In the coming days, we will be discussing both de-escalation as well as effective management of our activities in the border areas,” Jaishankar said. The External Affairs Minister said, “The conclusion of the disengagement phase now allows us to consider other aspects of our bilateral engagement in a calibrated manner, keeping our national security interests first and foremost.” Jaishankar said, “The immediate priority was to ensure disengagement from friction points so there would be no further untoward incidents or clashes. This has been fully achieved. The next priority will be to consider de-escalation, which would address the massing of troops along the LAC with associated accompaniments.” He also recalled the 2020 face-offs between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Earlier in November, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Laos, where he emphasised that India-China needs to move from disengagement to de-escalation to build trust and confidence further. This was the first meeting of Defence Ministers following the recent disengagement agreements and the meeting of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will likely visit China soon for Special Representative talks, according to sources. NSA Doval’s likely visit to China comes after New Delhi and Beijing in October reached an agreement regarding patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. Earlier in 2020, the Special Representatives of India and China on the Boundary Question, Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, State Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, held a telephone conversation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The two Special Representatives had a “frank and in-depth exchange of views” on the recent developments in the Western Sector of the India-China border areas. The 22nd meeting of India and China Special Representatives was held in New Delhi on December 21, 2019. NSA Ajit Doval led the Indian side, while Wang Yi led the Chinese delegation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). On December 3, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains “committed to engaging with China through bilateral discussions to arrive at a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework for a boundary settlement.” He said that in his recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, an understanding was reached that the Special Representatives and the Foreign Secretary level mechanisms will be convening soon. Briefing the Lok Sabha on India-China ties as well as disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Jaishakar said that bilateral ties between the two countries have been “abnormal” since 2020 when “peace and tranquillity in the border areas were disturbed as a result of Chinese actions.” “Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic engagement since then have set our ties in the direction of some improvement,” he said. In his speech in Lok Sabha, he shared with members the expectations regarding the direction of ties with China in the near future. “Our relationship had progressed in many domains, but was obviously negatively affected by recent events. We are clear that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is a prerequisite for the development of our ties. In the coming days, we will be discussing both de-escalation as well as effective management of our activities in the border areas,” Jaishankar said. The External Affairs Minister said, “The conclusion of the disengagement phase now allows us to consider other aspects of our bilateral engagement in a calibrated manner, keeping our national security interests first and foremost.” Jaishankar said, “The immediate priority was to ensure disengagement from friction points so there would be no further untoward incidents or clashes. This has been fully achieved. The next priority will be to consider de-escalation, which would address the massing of troops along the LAC with associated accompaniments.” He also recalled the 2020 face-offs between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Earlier in November, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Laos, where he emphasised that India-China needs to move from disengagement to de-escalation to build trust and confidence further. This was the first meeting of Defence Ministers following the recent disengagement agreements and the meeting of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan. [ad_2] Source link

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Khalistani sleeper cell in Odisha? Terrorist Pannun’s threat message to disrupt DGP-IGP conference sparks speculations 

Odisha is hoisting three-day DGP-IGP conference in Bhubaneswar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval among top dignitaries are currently in Bhubaneswar to attended the national-level conference which will deliberate on chalking out strategies to counter emerging national security challenges. However, US-based Khalistani extremist…

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Defense Electronics Manufacturing India

New Delhi: The French defense conglomerate Safran Group has informed India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, of its intention to establish its first Defense Electronics unit outside of France in India, according to sources familiar with the situation. This move is seen as a reflection of the strengthening strategic relationship between the two nations.

The individuals, who requested anonymity, noted that during the two-day strategic dialogue held on September 30 and October 1 between Doval and French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic advisor, Emmanuel Bonne, along with his chief military advisor, Fabien Mandon, France committed to collaborating with India on advanced materials and metallurgy. This collaboration is crucial for producing essential components for military and civilian engines. They emphasized that for India to adopt high-end technology, it is vital for the Indian industry to gain expertise in advanced metallurgy for the forging and casting of critical aircraft engine parts.

Safran disclosed during the conversation that it intended to establish a defense electronics plant in India to produce sensors and other essential electronics components required to support military platforms.

The French aircraft company Dassault Aviation SA has already purchased land in Jevar, Uttar Pradesh, to construct a comprehensive maintenance, overhaul, and repair facility capable of servicing both civilian and Rafale aircraft.

Apart from helping India develop counter-swarm and armed drone technology, France has also made the decision to work with India to jointly develop unmanned sub-surface, surface, and aerial systems, or underwater drones for submarines.

The high point of Doval’s trip to France, though, was his hour-long conversation with Macron during which they talked about Israel’s battle in Lebanon and the conflict in Ukraine. Hours after returning from Beirut, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot assessed the situation in West Asia, while NSA Doval assessed the crisis in Ukraine. Everyone agreed that Israel would probably keep up its land operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon in an effort to assist a moderate administration in the war-torn country while also militarily weakening the Shia terrorist organization.

According to the sources, the two sides also discussed openly about the state of international security, particularly China’s position in the Indo-Pacific.

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Ajit Doval Reappointed As National Security Advisor

Ajit Doval Reappointed As National Security Advisor New Delhi, June 13: The Centre today reappointed former IPS officer Ajit Doval as the National Security Adviser (NSA), reveals an official order. His appointment will be co-terminus with the term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or until further orders, the order said. The Centre also reappointed P.K. Mishra as Principal Secretary to the Prime…

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India’s progress would have been faster, if we had more secure borders: NSA Ajit Doval

New Delhi, May 24: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday said that India was progressing at a fast pace and was slated to achieve greater heights in years to come, both economically and militarily.

He however lamented that this ‘scale and scope of progress’ could have been higher had India’s borders been more secure. NSA Ajit Doval delivering the Rustamji memorial lecture at the BSE Investiture Ceremony, said: “India’s economic progress would have probably been much faster if we had more secure, defined borders with our western and northern neighbours.”

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“West has made a mountain out of it…” NSA Ajit Doval busts myths around victories of ‘Alexander The Great’ - 9 Apr 2024

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on April 09 downplayed ruler the conquers of ‘Alexander the Great’ and said that it was a small event in history but the Western historian made a mountain out of it. "There are a few questions about Indian history that nobody questions, even our detectives.

One is its antiquity; it is one of the oldest civilizations.

The second is continuity, that is if it started 4000-5000 years before BC, it has been continuous till today, and there is no disruption in that.

The third is its vast expanse...When you think of this expanse of 6000-8000 years, of continuous history in such a vast area, the narrative that has been brought is that probably the first chapter about Indian history starts with Alexander, that Alexander was the first who discovered India and it was the victory of the West over the East.

Actually, he only came to the border of India into Jhelum and then probably was not able to proceed further, and thereafter, that was the end of him...Justice William Jones of Calcutta High Court, from 1746 to 1792, had said that nowhere in any Sanskrit, Pali, or Prakrit literature or the local dialects, I could find any mention of Alexander. There is no mention...It was a very small event in history… But you made such a big mountain of it as if the world history has changed with Alexander the great conqueror,” said Ajit Doval.

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US Ambassador Praises India's NSA And Indian Fintech Growth

In a recent development, US envoy to India Eric Garcetti has lauded National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, calling him an “international treasure“. Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti praised Doval’s remarkable journey from a small village in Uttarakhand to becoming a valuable asset not just for India but for the world. Garcetti has stated that India’s NSA has not only gained national recognition but also…

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Sullivan: EAM Jaishankar, US NSA Sullivan take stock of preparations for PM Modi's visit to Washington

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan with a focus on preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s upcoming state visit to Washington.The top Biden administration official arrived here on Tuesday on a two-day visit for talks with NSA Ajit Doval, Jaishankar and some other senior Indian officials ahead of Modi’s…

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[ad_1] Days after India strongly objected to a report in Canada-based Globe and Mail newspaper that attempted to draw a connection between the death of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Canada has officially denied the reports. Nathalie G Drouin, the Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, in the statement issued by the Privy Council Office, said, “On October 14th, because of a significant and ongoing threat to public safety, the RCMP and officials took the extraordinary step of making public accusations of serious criminal activity in Canada perpetrated by agents of the Government of India”. The statement added, “The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada”. “Any suggestion to the contrary is both speculative and inaccurate”, the statement concluded. On November 20, India strongly refuted the reports and said they should be dismissed with the “contempt they deserve.” The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that “smear campaigns” like this only “further damage our already strained ties.” “We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties,” said the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal. India’s ties with Canada have seen sharp deterioration, with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had claimed that he has “credible allegations” of India’s hand in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. India has denied all the allegations, calling them “absurd” and “motivated”. It has accused Canada of giving space to extremist and anti-India elements in their country. Earlier, India recalled six diplomats from Canada after they were declared “persons of interest” by the Canadian government in the investigation into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was killed outside the Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18 last year. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Days after India strongly objected to a report in Canada-based Globe and Mail newspaper that attempted to draw a connection between the death of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Canada has officially denied the reports. Nathalie G Drouin, the Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, in the statement issued by the Privy Council Office, said, “On October 14th, because of a significant and ongoing threat to public safety, the RCMP and officials took the extraordinary step of making public accusations of serious criminal activity in Canada perpetrated by agents of the Government of India”. The statement added, “The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada”. “Any suggestion to the contrary is both speculative and inaccurate”, the statement concluded. On November 20, India strongly refuted the reports and said they should be dismissed with the “contempt they deserve.” The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that “smear campaigns” like this only “further damage our already strained ties.” “We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties,” said the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal. India’s ties with Canada have seen sharp deterioration, with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had claimed that he has “credible allegations” of India’s hand in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. India has denied all the allegations, calling them “absurd” and “motivated”. It has accused Canada of giving space to extremist and anti-India elements in their country. Earlier, India recalled six diplomats from Canada after they were declared “persons of interest” by the Canadian government in the investigation into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was killed outside the Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18 last year. [ad_2] Source link

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NSA Ajit Doval in Bhubaneswar: Here's why he is known as 'James Bond' of India

The Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police 2024 is currently underway in Bhubaneswar. Along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, some of the most prominent and high-profile faces from across the nation, including Union Home Minster Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval have made their presence felt in the state capital. While the story, history, and achievements…

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Sullivan: EAM Jaishankar, US NSA Sullivan take stock of preparations for PM Modi's visit to Washington

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan with a focus on preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s upcoming state visit to Washington.The top Biden administration official arrived here on Tuesday on a two-day visit for talks with NSA Ajit Doval, Jaishankar and some other senior Indian officials ahead of Modi’s…

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NSA Doval meets Putin in Moscow, discusses India-Russia strategic partnership | India News

NEW DELHI: National security advisor Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and the two held “wide-ranging discussion on bilateral and regional issues,” India’s embassy in Russia tweeted.They “agreed to continue work towards implementing the India-Russia strategic partnership,” it further said.The meeting comes amid the continuing crisis in Ukraine following an attack by…