India expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict in West Asia, loses 22 nationals including 14 seafarers. EAM S Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting and QUAD meeting in Atlanta. India invites all SCO members for Civilisational Dialogue Forum meeting.
India has suffered a significant loss with the demise of 22 nationals, including 14 seafarers, over the past eight months due to the ongoing West Asia war. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, voiced India's deep concern about this regional conflict during a media briefing in New Delhi. To ensure the safety and well-being of the Indian community in the Gulf region, close contact is being maintained. Three Indians have unfortunately lost their lives in Saudi Arabia. Regarding the ongoing FATF meeting in Paris, Jaiswal emphasized India's clear stance on terror financing and cross border terrorism, stating that these issues need to be held accountable. The world needs to take decisive action to combat terrorism effectively. On the diplomatic front, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta from 30th to 31st October. In addition to this meeting, he will participate in a QUAD Foreign Ministers Meeting and engage in several bilateral meetings with counterparts. Post the diplomatic engagements in Atlanta, Dr Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November. The theme of this meeting is ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth’. On the matter of energy sourcing, Jaiswal clarified that it is based on national interest, with companies considering commercial conditions, market conditions, and global situations before making decisions. In response to a query about SCO Civilisational Civilizational Dialogue Forum meeting, Jaiswal confirmed India's invitation to all SCO members as per established practice. He added that dialogue partners and one observer have also been invited to the meeting, which will be held in New Delhi from 20th to 22nd November.
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