India’s neighbourhood first policy

December 13, 2024 1:33 PM

EAM Jaishankar highlights Neighbourhood First Policy, discusses India-China border issues in Parliament

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Friday defended India’s Neighbourhood First policy in a discussion in Parliament, emphasizing India’s commitment to strengthening relations with its neighbors. In response to a question by Congress MP Manish Tewari, Jaishankar addressed concerns about India's relationships with neighboring countries like the Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Tewari had questioned India's neighborhood policy, pointing to instances where countri...

PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, India’s neighbourhood first policy

Aligning with India's steadfast commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the 'SAGAR' vision, leaders from the neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region have been invited as distinguished guests for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. These leaders include heads of State of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an official statement on Saturday said, "President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickr...