Israel-Hamas war, two-state solution discussed in virtual G20 Summit | Top quotes of S Jaishankar | India News
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefs media after virtual G20 Summit (Photo credit: Twitter/@ANI)
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said the Indian government has resumed issuing electronic visas for Canadian nationals. Notably, the visa issuance was suspended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre in September this year after the diplomatic tussle between Indian and Canadian governments intensified over the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Addressing the reporters in New Delhi after the conclusion of the virtual G20 Summit, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the External Affairs Minister said the visa services were resumed as the situation in Canada became more secure.
Top quotes of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- “We had suspended visa issuance due to the situation in Canada made it difficult for our diplomats to go to office and do the necessary work for processing visas. However, the situation now has become more secure, we have found it possible for the visa services to progressively resume.”
- “Many leaders expressed their views on the Israel-Hamas war at the G20 meeting, with many calling for a long-term solution to the Palestine issue. Besides the Israel-Hamas war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its consequences were also discussed.”
- “During the meeting, the members welcomed the deal between Israel and Hamas to set the hostages free.”
- “May countries have spoken explicitly about the two-state solution. However, I cannot say there was a consensus on it. In West Asia, the situation has deteriorated dramatically.”
- “PM Modi has assured Brazil’s President Lula of full support. As Brazil takes over the G20 presidency, India will continue to take forward the outcomes achieved during its presidency.”
- “The discussions at the virtual G20 Summit were fruitful and productive. All the leaders extended congratulated PM Modi over India’s G20 presidency.”
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