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India’s Foreign Policy: Jaishankar Talks on China, Bangladesh, Gaza

22 February 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia’s ForeignPolicy: JaishankarTalks on China,Bangladesh, Gaza22 February 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

EAM Jaishankar held talks with China and Bangladesh and restated India’s line on Gaza and Ukraine.

India-China

  • Met Wang Yi at the G20 in Johannesburg; discussed mutual trust, border peace and cooperation in SCO and BRICS.
  • Beijing said exchanges at all levels were restored.
  • Also discussed: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, flights, rivers and travel.

India-Bangladesh

  • Met Touhid Hossain in Oman.
  • Bangladesh wanted SAARC revived; India said terrorism cannot be normalised and favoured BIMSTEC, which has Thailand but not Pakistan.

Conflicts

ConflictStand
GazaTwo-state solution; welcomed ceasefire and aid
UkraineDirect Russia-Ukraine talks

Exam angle

  • SAARC stalled since 2016.

Test yourself

1. Where did EAM Jaishankar meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on the sidelines of a G20 meeting?

The meeting was held in Johannesburg on the G20 sidelines.

2. SAARC meetings have been stalled since which year, according to the notes?

SAARC meetings have been stalled since 2016 due to Pakistan's support for terrorism.

3. Which grouping does India prefer to SAARC, as it includes Thailand but excludes Pakistan?

India prefers BIMSTEC, which includes Thailand and leaves out Pakistan.

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