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3:39 PM

Japanese, Vietnamese leaders reject use of force in Ukraine

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed the war in Ukraine with Vietnamese leaders on Sunday and said they agreed on the respect for international law and rejection of the use of force.

Japan has condemned Russia's invasion and joined Western nations in imposing sanctions against Moscow. Vietnam, like most other Southeast Asian nations, has avoided directly criticising Russia and has called for restraint, the respect of the UN charter and dialogue to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Vietnam abstained from a vote at the UN General Assembly in March that deplored Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Vietnam is one of Moscow's historic allies and Vietnam's military has been equipped mostly with Russian weapons. It has also strong ties with Ukraine, where about 10,000 Vietnamese live, work and study. In recent years, Vietnam has forged closer ties with the United States in opposing China's vast territorial claims in the South China Sea.

We cannot accept the actions to change status quo by force in any region of the world, Kishida said after talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh.

Kishida also criticised China's actions in the South China Sea, where Beijing has constructed artificial islands and turned them into military outposts to reinforce its territorial claims that have been rejected by its smaller neighbours.

2:11 PM

I have got conditional bail, and I accept the court's decision: Former MLA PC George

Thiruvananthapuram | I have got conditional bail, and I accept the court's decision. I respect the magistrate: Former MLA PC George. A case was registered against him for his alleged communal remarks

2:10 PM

One terrorist associate arrested in Kulgam district, arms and ammunition recovered: Police

Jammu & Kashmir | One terrorist associate arrested in Kulgam district, arms and ammunition recovered: Police

 

12:13 PM

Pres Macron & I will share assessments on various regional & global issues: PM Modi

Pres Macron & I will share assessments on various regional & global issues & will take stock of ongoing bilateral cooperation: PM Modi's Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Berlin, Copenhagen &Paris

 

12:12 PM

During my return journey, I will stopover in Paris to meet my friend, President Macron: PM Modi

During my return journey, I will stopover in Paris to meet my friend, President Macron...This will also give us the opportunity to set the tone of the next phase of the India-France Strategic Partnership: PM Modi

 

12:12 PM

PM will take part in 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with PMs of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway

I will also take part in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with PMs of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway. The Summit will focus on subjects like post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, renewable energy, the evolving global security scenario etc: PM Modi

 

12:11 PM

I will travel to Copenhagen where I'll have a bilateral meeting with PM Frederiksen: PM Modi

From Berlin, I will travel to Copenhagen where I'll have a bilateral meeting with PM Frederiksen which will provide an opportunity to review the progress in our unique ‘Green Strategic Partnership’ with Denmark, as well as other aspects of our bilateral relations: PM Modi

 

12:11 PM

I see this IGC as an early engagement with the new government in Germany: PM Modi

I see this IGC as an early engagement with the new government in Germany, within six months of its formation, which will be helpful to identify our priorities for the medium and long term: PM Modi's Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Berlin, Copenhagen &Paris

 

12:11 PM

We will co-chair the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations: PM Modi

We will co-chair the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC), a unique biennial format which India conducts only with Germany. Several Indian ministers will also travel to Germany and hold consultations with their German counterparts: PM Modi

 

12:10 PM

My visit to Berlin will be an opportunity to hold detailed bilateral discussions: PM Modi

My visit to Berlin will be an opportunity to hold detailed bilateral discussions with Chancellor Scholz, whom I met at G20 last year in his previous capacity as Vice-Chancellor and Finance Min: PM Modi's Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Berlin, Copenhagen and Paris

 

11:31 AM

Vinay Kwatra assumes charge as Foreign Secretary

Vinay Kwatra assumes charge as Foreign Secretary, says Ministry of External Affairs

 

10:58 AM

Chandigarh Administration carries out demolition drive in Colony No. 4, Industrial Area, Phase -1

10:50 AM

Maharashtra Police on alert. Permission for the rally has been given with certain terms & conditions

Maharashtra Police is on alert. Permission for the rally has been given with certain terms & conditions & we expect those conditions to be followed. I want to appeal to Hindu & Muslim communities to maintain peace: Maharashtra Home Min Dilip Walse Patil on MNS rally in Aurangabad

 

10:23 AM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray will hold a mega rally in Aurangabad today

9:23 AM

Swathes of forest ablaze as fire breaks out near Bathuni-Kalalkas-Potha villages' area in Rajouri district