New Delhi: During a recent press conference, the Ministry of External Affairs outlined India’s position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the spread of misleading videos by Chinese vloggers depicting locations in Bangladesh as New Delhi, legal matters involving Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, and political developments in the United States.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India’s commitment to promoting peace through dialogue and diplomacy while strengthening bilateral relations and international cooperation.
Referring to high-level discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India’s firm belief that conflicts can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy, rather than on the battlefield.
India remains in regular contact with both countries and has shared practical suggestions to address critical concerns related to maritime security in the Black Sea, energy exports, and food supplies.
Following the telephone conversation between Prime Minister Modi and President Zelensky, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also held discussions with his Russian counterpart to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The Ministry emphasized that India continues to support constructive engagement between the parties involved and remains committed to initiatives that could contribute to lasting peace and regional stability.
The Ministry of External Affairs expressed serious concern over videos circulated by Chinese vloggers that allegedly misrepresent locations and settlements in Bangladesh as scenes from India’s capital, New Delhi.
Describing such activities as highly unfortunate, the Ministry stated that spreading fabricated or misleading narratives to portray a country negatively undermines the credibility of those responsible.
The spokesperson emphasized that the deliberate circulation of inaccurate information could create misconceptions among international audiences and damage public understanding of the countries concerned. India has urged the relevant local and international authorities to take appropriate action against those involved in spreading such misleading content.
India has categorically rejected what it describes as fabricated and malicious allegations originating abroad in connection with legal matters involving Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that India has an established legal procedure for serving judicial documents and summons. Such documents must be transmitted through the designated central authority and in accordance with the applicable legal framework to be considered valid.
The spokesperson reiterated that India remains committed to following established legal procedures while safeguarding its national interests. Addressing political developments in the United States, including the midterm elections, the Ministry refrained from commenting on America’s internal political affairs.
However, India expressed confidence that bipartisan support in the United States would continue to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. The Ministry emphasized that India-US relations are built on shared interests, mutual respect, and extensive cooperation across several sectors. It also expressed optimism that the partnership would continue to expand, irrespective of changes in the American political landscape.
India reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic ties with the United States while continuing to pursue an independent foreign policy focused on peace, stability, and constructive international engagement.
