MEA: ‘India is in touch with the US administration on the issue of tariff’, the Ministry of External Affairs also responded on illegal immigration

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal – Photo: ANI

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India-US relations are very strong, multi-faceted. At the same time, economic relations are very special. We have established mechanisms between the US and India to discuss any matter related to trade. We are also keeping an eye on this issue. India is in touch with the US administration.

India’s Foreign Ministry has reacted to the threat of imposing tariffs on several countries by the new US President Donald Trump. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has always resolved issues in a constructive manner. Which has been in the interest of both countries. India is in touch with the US administration on this issue. At the same time, the Ministry of External Affairs has also responded on illegal immigration.

On the issue of tariff, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India-US relations are very strong, multidimensional. At the same time, economic relations are very special. We have established mechanisms between the US and India to discuss any matter related to trade. We are also keeping an eye on this issue.

He said that we have been constantly raising the issue of delay in issuing visas from the concerned countries. If visas are issued easily, then mutual and economic relations between the people of the two countries will improve. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has also raised this matter with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

We will take back Indian citizens, but with proper documents

Regarding illegal immigration, the Ministry of External Affairs said that we are against illegal immigration. It is linked to many forms of organized crime. Not only in the US but anywhere in the world, if Indian citizens are staying longer than the prescribed time or they are in a particular country without proper documents, then we will take them back, provided the concerned country shares the documents with us. So that we can confirm their nationality and ensure that they are really Indians. If this happens, we will pursue the matter and help bring them back to India.

Freedom of expression cannot be obstructed

Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that we have seen many reports of how the film Emergency is being disrupted in many halls. We constantly raise concerns with the UK government about incidents of violent protests and threats from anti-India elements. Freedom of speech and expression cannot be obstructed. Those who obstruct it should be held accountable. We hope that the UK will take appropriate action against those responsible. The Indian High Commission in London is in regular touch with our community members for their safety and benefit.

Fence being erected to prevent crime
The Ministry of External Affairs said that several agreements have been signed between India and Bangladesh to erect fences on the border. Fencing on the border is necessary so that crime can be prevented. We want positive implementation of the agreements made with Bangladesh to erect fences on the border. Fences are being erected on both sides of the border as per the agreements.

Information was also given on the visit of Foreign Secretary to China
On the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Foreign Secretary will be in China on January 26-27. He will meet his counterpart Deputy Minister in China. Where all issues of bilateral interests will be discussed. This meeting will take forward the consensus reached between the leaders in Kazan. All issues of mutual interests will be discussed in the meeting.

Everyone knows where terrorism is coming from

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the whole world knows who is promoting terrorism. When there are terrorism-related attacks in India, where is it coming from? We all understand the origin and root of cross-border terrorism. To say that we are trying to politicize something is completely irrelevant. Everyone knows who is responsible for cross-border terrorism. We call on Pakistan to take strict action to stop cross-border terrorism.

We are in favor of peace on the Russia-Ukraine issue

On the Russia-Ukraine war, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that our stand has always been the same. We are in favor of peace and we want a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Our Prime Minister has said that this is not the era of war. There is no solution on the battlefield.

Received invitation to AI summit

He said that France is hosting the AI ​​summit and French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Modi to co-chair the summit. We have accepted the invitation.