Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (November 26, 2025)
India - Ministry of External Affairs
November 26, 2025
Shri Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this press conference. Let's begin our conversation.
Sidhant, WION: Hi, sir. Siddhant from WION. My question is over the Pakistani reaction over the Indian Prime Minister hoisting the flag at the Ayodhya temple. So, what's the reaction of the MEA?
Uma Shankar Singh, Independent Journalist: Uma shankar Singh, independent journalist, mera sawaal Cheen ko lekar hai. Cheen ne pehle Bhaaratīya nagrik ki nagrikta par sawaal uthaya, uske baad Arunachal Pradesh ko lekar ek bahut hī ek apattijanak bayan diya, jo pehle bhī vah deta raha hai. Kaha hai ki Arunachal Pradesh Bharat ka hissa nahīn hai. Mera sawaal yah hai ki kya Videsh Mantralay jo hai, vah bayan ke zariye hī is ka is bat ka jawab dega, ya kuch steps bhī uṭhae gaye hain, ya kisi tarah se talab karke rajdoot ko—kya kuch kiya gaya is maamle mein Cheen ke saath?
[Approximate Translation: Question In Hindi] Uma Shankar Singh, independent journalist — my question is regarding China. China first raised a question about the citizenship of an Indian national, and after that, it made a very objectionable statement regarding Arunachal Pradesh, which it has been making earlier as well. It has said that Arunachal Pradesh is not a part of India.
My question is: will the Ministry of External Affairs respond to this only through a statement, or have some steps also been taken? Has the ambassador been summoned in any way, or has anything else been done in this matter with China?
Rishabh, Times Now: Sir, good evening. Rishabh from Times Now. So one, in addition to Sidhant's question, that Pakistan also made a comment on Raksha Mantri's statement that he made earlier this week regarding Sindh.
And second, there have been multiple reports as well as statements that have come from Dhaka, where they have asked India to return Sheikh Hasina and other Awami League leaders who have been convicted by the ICT.
Madhurendra News Nation: Sir, Madhurendra mei News Nation se. Bharat ke demarche jaari karne ke baad bhi humne dekha ki Cheen ki taraf se bayaan jaari kiya gaya ki Arunachal unka abhinna ang hai. Haalanki uske baad Bharat ne statement jaari kiya hai. Lekin main jaanna chahta hoon ki SR-level talk bhi, kyunki tamaam border issues par chal rahe hain, to Arunachal ko lekar SR-level talk mein kya sthiti hai—uske baare mein bataayein. Aur hamare statement jaari karne ke baad agar Bharat sarkaar ne Cheen ke saath aur bhi kuch samvaad kiya ho, ya phir demarche issue kiya ho, us baare mein jaankaari dein.
Doosra sawaal Pakistan ko lekar hai—Pakistan ne jo Ram Mandir par flag lagaya gaya usko lekar jo virodh jataaya hai, us par, usko lekar jo baatein kahi hain, us par hamara kya reaction hai?
[Approximate Translation: Question in Hindi] Sir, this is Madhurendra from News Nation. Even after India issued the demarche, we saw that China released a statement saying that Arunachal is its integral part. Although India has issued a statement afterward, I want to know about the SR-level talks as well—since discussions on various border issues are ongoing. So, regarding Arunachal, what is the position in the SR-level talks? Please tell us about that. And after our statement, if the Government of India has had any further communication with China or issued another demarche, please provide information on that.
My second question is regarding Pakistan—Pakistan has expressed objection to the flag that was placed at the Ram Mandir. About the comments they have made on this matter, what is our reaction?
Yeshi Seli, Business India: This is Yeshi Seli from Business India. My question is regarding Afghanistan. Afghanistan Trade and Commerce Minister was here recently, and he said that a trade attaché is coming here and a trade attaché from India is going there. There was this understanding that India is possibly going to send an Ambassador there. Is that going to happen in the near future?
And secondly, what is the status of Commander Purnendu Tiwari? It's been 21 months— is he coming back, or what is the status on him?
Shri Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson: Okay. So, first we come to Sidhant, your question on Pakistan. We have seen the reported remarks and reject them with the contempt they deserve. As a country with a deeply stained record of bigotry, repression and systemic mistreatment of its minorities, Pakistan has no moral standing to lecture others. Rather than delivering hypocritical homilies, Pakistan would do better to turn its gaze inwards and focus on its own abysmal human rights records.
Kyonki Madhu, apne bhi yahi sawal kiya, isliye main Hindi mein dohrana chahunga isko. humne report kiye gaye bayanon ko dekha hai aur unhein usi apmanna sath kharij karte hain, jiske vah hakdar hain. Ek aise desh ke taur par jiska apne alpsankhyakon ke daman, kattarta aur vyavasthit bure bartav ka gehra dagdar record hai, Pakistan ke pas doosre ko lecture dena, yani updesh dene ka koi naitik adhikar nahin hai. Khokhle updesh dene ke bajay, ya pakhndi updesh dene ke bajay, Pakistan ke liye behtar hota ki vah apne andar jhanke aur apni jo unke manav adhikar ka jo record hai, kharab record hai, us par dhyan de.
[Approximate Translation: Answer in Hindi] Since Madhu, you also asked the same question, I would like to repeat it in Hindi. We have seen the statements that were reported, and we reject them with the contempt they deserve. A country whose own record is deeply tainted with the persecution, extremism, and systematic mistreatment of its minorities has no moral right to lecture others or give sermons. Instead of giving hollow or hypocritical sermons, it would be better for Pakistan to look within and pay attention to its own poor human rights record.
Umashankar ji, apka sawal. Dekhiye Cheen par jo abhi unhone jo kadam uṭhaye the hamare nagrik ko leke Shanghai airport par, uske bad hum logon ne kal ek statement jari kiya hai. Usme humne bataya hai, usse pehle bhi bataya ki jo yeh hua, vah theek nahin hai aur hamare dono deshon ke rishton ke liye yeh madadgar nahin hai. Sath hi sath humne yeh bhi kaha ki Arunachal Pradesh jo hai, vo Bharat ka ek abhinna ang hai, ek anishchit ang hai, aur yeh ek tareeke se swayam-spasht hai. Kisi prakar ki is mamle par koi haqeeqat mein koi badlav nahin ata hai. Yeh Cheeni paksh ko iske bare mein poori tarah se gyat hona chahiye. Jahan tak apne kaha ki kya humne is mudde ko uṭhaya hai—ji, humne Cheeni sarkar se yahan Nai Dilli mein aur Beijing mein, dono taraf unse is mudde ko badi sakhti se uṭhaya tha ki yeh jo hai niradhar hai, bilkul galat hai jis prakar se bartav kiya gaya hai.
[Approximate Translation: Answer in Hindi] Umashankar, regarding your question: See, on China, the steps they recently took concerning our citizen at Shanghai Airport—after that we issued a statement. In it, we stated, as we had mentioned before, that what happened is not acceptable and is not helpful for the relations between our two countries. At the same time, we also said that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, an inseparable part, and this is self-evident. There is no change in that reality. The Chinese side should be fully aware of this. As for your question about whether we raised this issue—yes, we raised this matter with the Chinese government both here in New Delhi and in Beijing, on both sides, with strong insistence that what happened is baseless and completely wrong, in the way such conduct was carried out.
So, I will sum it up also in English. See, we had issued a statement; essentially, I was translating the statement that we had made earlier. Yesterday we made a statement regarding the arbitrary detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh, who was holding a valid passport and was transiting through Shanghai International Airport on an onward travel to Japan. We want to say that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and this is a fact which is self-evident. No amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality.
At the same time, I said that we did take up this matter, we did do a strong demarche with the Chinese side, both in Beijing and in Delhi, when the incident took place.
At the same time, I would like to add further, since we are talking about .... Madhu made a reference to SR talks, as to what sort of impact these incidents will have on our ties going forward. So let me reiterate. Maintenance of peace and tranquility in the border regions is a prerequisite for the continued and overall development of India-China bilateral relations. Our position in this regard has always been very clear and consistent. Since October 2024, both sides have worked closely to maintain peace and tranquility in the border regions, and it is on this basis that progress—especially in particular focus on people-centric engagements—has been made. Arbitrary actions by China, as the one that I refer to, involving an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh, are most unhelpful towards efforts being made by both sides to build mutual trust and understanding and gradually move towards normalization of bilateral relations.
Madhu, aapke liye main jo Hindi mein iska roopantar kar deta hoon: Bharat-Cheen ke aapsi rishton ke lagataar aur vyaapak vikaas ke liye seemaavarti, yaani border kshetron par ilaakon par shanti aur sukoon banaaye rakhna zaroori hai. Is baare mein hamari raay hamesha saaf aur ek jaisi rahi hai. October 2024 ke baad dono pakshon ne border ilaakon mein shanti aur sukoon sthaapit karne ke liye milkar kaam kiya hai, aur isi aadhar par hamare rishton mein ek sthirata aayi hai aur usmein ek tarakki hui hai. Cheen ki manmaani harkatein, jaise ki Shanghai havaai adda par jo haadsa hua, dono pakshon dvara aapsi bharosa aur samajh banane aur dheere-dheere aapse rishte ko saamaanya, yaani normal banane ki koshishon mein madadgaar nahin hai.
[Approximate Translation: Answer in Hindi] Madhu, for you, I will translate this into Hindi: Maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas is essential for the continued and overall development of India-China relations. Our view on this has always been clear and consistent. After October 2024, both sides have worked together to establish peace and tranquility in the border areas, and on this basis, stability has come into our relations, and progress has been made. Arbitrary actions by China, such as the incident at Shanghai Airport, do not help in building mutual trust and understanding between the two sides or in gradually normalizing the relationship.
Rishabh, aapka sawaal Sindh ko lekar hai, us par main koi tipanni nahin karna chahta hoon. I don't want to offer any comments on that.
[Approximate Translation: Answer in Hindi] Rishabh, your question is regarding Sindh. On that, I do not wish to offer any comments.
On Bangladesh, to your question about the request. Yes, we have received the request and this request is being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes. We remain committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in that country, and will continue to engage constructively in this regard with all stakeholders.
Madhu, aapke Cheen se sambandhit dono prashnon ke maine jawab de diye hain.
[Approximate Translation: Answer In Hindi] Madhu, I have answered both your questions related to China.
Yeshi, on Afghanistan, you would have followed the visit of the industry and commerce minister. He had several meetings here. He met the External Affairs Minister. He also met the Commerce and Industry Minister here, as also the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry. He also attended the India International Trade Fair, where several Afghan companies and traders, they displayed their wares and displayed their products and services.
Since this visit was focused to strengthen Afghanistan-India business ties, he had a range of meetings with chambers on our side, SHM, PhD, Chamber of Commerce, with the export-promoting agencies and councils, such as PHARMEXCIL, APEDA and TEXPROCIL. TEXPROCIL is about textile exports. During these meetings, they discussed several issues, including market access, connectivity, how trade facilitation can happen for Afghan goods in India, also on capacity building and several other issues.
You would have also followed this development that during the visit, air freight corridor between Kabul and Delhi and Kabul and Amritsar sectors ... it was agreed to launch and initiate. It was also agreed that both sides will reactivate joint working group on trade, commerce and investment. As also, they will debut commercial representatives in the respective embassies. It was also agreed that we institutionalize an arrangement whereby we have a joint chamber of commerce and industry bringing both sides, Afghanistan and India together, to further promote bilateral trade and commercial cooperation.
So, in that sense, a range of meetings, very good outcomes, and the visit was a successful one, very productive one. On your question as to when our ambassador will be posted. Those are things that are ... as I told you, the functional requirements of our embassy there, which we have already upgraded from a technical mission to an embassy ... Those details are being looked into, and we shall keep you updated on that matter.
On Purnendu Tiwari, as I said, I don't have an update as to where exactly it is, but he had certain requirements which he has to fulfill in that country, and therefore he continues to stay there.
Vijai Laxmi, India TV: Sir, Vijai Laxmi hoon India TV. Sir, kya December ke pehle saptah mein Russia ke Rashtrapati Vladimir Putin Bharat aa sakte hain India-Russia Annual Summit ke liye? Aur kya koi labor mobility agreement bhi sign ho sakti hai dono deshon ke beech, aur iske alawa kya badi cheezen ho sakti hain agar yeh summit ho raha hai isi pehle saptah mein to?
[Approximate Translation: Question in Hindi] Sir, this is Vijai Laxmi from India TV. Sir, will Russia's President Vladimir Putin visit India in the first week of December for the India-Russia Annual Summit? And will any labor mobility agreement also be signed between the two countries? Additionally, what major developments could take place if this summit happens in that first week?
Huma Siddiqui, StratNews Global: Sir, I have few questions. My name is Huma Siddiqui, and I am with the StratNews Global. There are reports indicating that India has been named as number two supplier of fentanyl precursor to the US, as well as pills. So, what does India have to say about that?
And today there was a FOC between India and Venezuela. Was oil export on the agenda of conversation? Because it doesn't find mention in the release that has been issued.
Shailendra Wangu, News 18 India: Sir, Shailendra Wangu, News 18 India se. Israel ke media ne claim kiya tha ki Israel ke PM ne apna jo visit hai usko suspend kar diya hai, taal diya hai, filhaal suraksha kaarano ke chalte. Halanki MEA ki taraf se announce nahin hua tha, lekin kal humne dekha ki unki taraf se ek tweet bhi saamne aaya, jahan par unhone kaha ki hum poora security, jo PM Modi ki taraf se ensure ki jaati hai, us par poora bharosa hai. To asal wajah kya rahi hai is daure ke cancel hone ki, kyunki unhone admit kiya ki yeh daura hone wala tha.
[Approximate Translation: Question in Hindi] Sir, this is Shailendra Wangu from News 18 India. Israel's media had claimed that Israel's Prime Minister had suspended or postponed his visit for now due to security reasons. Although the MEA had not announced anything, yesterday we saw a tweet from their side in which they said that they have full confidence in the security arrangements ensured by PM Modi. So, what is the real reason for the cancellation of this visit, given that they had admitted that the visit was indeed scheduled to take place?
Dhairya Maheshwari, Sputnik India: Sir, Dhairya Maheshwari, from Sputnik India. Sir, will it be possible to get a reaction to the 28-point peace plan which has been compiled by the US with inputs from both Russia and Ukraine? Thank you.
Keshav Padmanabhan, ThePrint: Sir, thank you Keshav Padmanabhan from ThePrint. My first question is with regards to the international crimes tribunal, Bangladesh. I remember your statement which said that you have noted the verdict. But my larger question is, does India recognize the jurisdiction of the ICTB when it comes to cases against Sheikh Hasina that was being judged and the verdict was given?
And my second question actually was, my colleague already asked in Hindi regarding Israel. So, I would like if you can give that statement in English as well regarding the visit of the Israel Prime Minister. Thank you.
Shri Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson: So first, pehla Vijay Lakshmi ji, aapka sawaal. Dekhiye, dono deshon ki taraf se taiyaari chal rahi hai. Jo hamara annual summit meeting hota hai, Russia aur Bharat ke beech mein, isko lekar. 23rd annual summit jo hai, vah Delhi mein hona hai, December ke mahine mein. Aur date ke baare mein aapko jald gyaan diya jaayega. Main yeh bata sakta hoon ki dono deshon ki taraf se achhi taiyaari chal rahi hai, aur jaisa ki aapko pata hai, jab Videsh Mantri bhi gaye the Moscow, us yatra ke dauran is par baatcheet hui thi, kai ek mantri gan se wahan baatcheet hui thi. Aur dono desh prayaas kar rahe hain ki Rashtrapati Putin ka daura Bharat mein, isse rishton mein aur tezi aayegi. Is taraf hum log kaam kar rahe hain.
[Approximate Translation: Answer In Hindi] So first, Vijay Lakshmi ji, regarding your question: See, preparations are underway from both sides for the annual summit meeting between Russia and India. The 23rd annual summit is scheduled to be held in Delhi in the month of December. You will be informed soon about the exact date. I can say that preparations from both sides are going well. As you know, when the External Affairs Minister visited Moscow, discussions were held on this matter with several ministers. Both countries are making efforts to ensure that President Putin's visit to India strengthens the bilateral relationship. We are working in this direction.
Yes, I said that both sides are working on the annual summit, which is to be held in Delhi. As far as the dates are concerned, we will let you know on this matter in a few days' time. Both sides are working very hard to strengthen ties, and in that regard, several issues that will form part of the outcome, are being discussed and being looked into. Right now, we shall keep you updated on the visit and the progress that is being made in that regard.
Huma, on your question on counter-narcotics. Let me tell you that we have very strong collaboration and not just strong collaboration, institutional collaboration between India and the United States. And these are based on long-standing agreements between the two countries. Operational cooperation between the two countries has surged in the last several years, with significant two-way interdictions and coordinated enforcement.
Let me tell you that cooperation, as far as counter-narcotics is concerned, has been given a further push with the upgraded launch of the India-United States Counter-Narcotics Working Group which happened in 2020. And the fifth meeting of the Counter-Narcotics Working Group happened in October last year, where both sides adopted several new measures to strengthen their common challenge and fight against narcotics. And let me also tell you that the preparations for the sixth meeting, sixth Counter-Narcotics Working Group meeting is also underway.
We have a very strong mechanism of sharing information between the United States and India, and these have resulted in key seizures and arrests. Let me also tell you that joint operations have been conducted which has led to dismantling of major transnational networks. So, it's a very good area of cooperation and we want to further strengthen our joint fight against narcotics.
On the Foreign Office Consultations, yes, we had foreign office consultations at the time and we have put out a press release which gives you details of all the issues that were discussed, and I would seek your attention that we have given you a detailed readout and that is where you will get all the details of our conversation with our counterpart from Venezuela.
Shailendra, dekhiye, koi bhi videshi daura jab hota hai, chahe Pradhanmantri aaye, Rashtrapati aaye, uska hum log ek announcement karte hain. Theek hai na? To announcement karne ke baad aapko pata chalta hai ki ye state visit ho ya official visit ho, uski hum pushti karte hain. Is maamle mein baatcheet chal rahi thi, hum logon ne koi pushti to nahi ki ki ye daura hone wala hai. To aap kaise keh rahe hain ki fir ye postpone ho gaya? Mujhe yeh samajh mein nahi aa raha hai. Aur ek cheez aur main aapko dhyaan launga ki aap log jab kuch media mein khabar dekhte hain, to chhaapne se pehle hum logon se pooch lijiye ki is pe aapki kya raay hai, to behtar rahega.
Shailendra, aapka dhyaan mein aakarshit karna chaahoonga ki Israel ke Pradhanmantri ke dastak ke ki taraf se bhi ek bayaan is par aaya hai. To us par bhi aap nazar daalen. Bahut saari cheezen hoti hain dwipakshiya dauron mein, jis par dhyaan diya jaata hai, aap log ke samaksh laane se pehle.
[Approximate Translation: Answer in Hindi] Shailendra, see, whenever any foreign visit happens, whether the Prime Minister comes or the President comes, we make an announcement about it. Right? After the announcement, you come to know whether it is a state visit or an official visit, and we confirm it. In this matter, discussions were ongoing, and we did not confirm that this visit was going to happen. So how can you say that it has been postponed? I don't understand this. And one more thing, I would like to draw your attention: when you see any news in the media, before publishing it, you should ask our view is on it; that would be better.
Shailendra, I also want to bring to your attention that a statement has come from the side of Israel regarding the Prime Minister's visit. So, you should also look at that. Many things happen during bilateral visits, which are paid attention to before being presented in front of you.
Dhairya, you had a question about the peace plan. We have seen reports about the peace plan. This issue is still evolving, as you would have seen. There are meetings which are being held. We are closely monitoring the developments in this regard. As you are aware, our Prime Minister has in the past, and on several occasions, said that this is not an era of war, and also called for the earliest possible cessation of hostilities. India has also advocated for sincere and practical engagement between the two parties, and other key stakeholders, through dialogue and diplomacy, to find a lasting solution to the conflict. We continue to support all efforts aimed at bringing lasting peace to the region.
Peace efforts were also discussed when External Affairs Minister visited Moscow, and it was also discussed when he had a conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, the Foreign Minister, recently.
Keshav, on the ICT verdict, look, we have made a statement. I would say that please have a look. We have given you what we think of it, and what is our position on it. So that is where it is.
On the visit of the Prime Minister of Israel, all such visits are announced officially by us, and thereafter it is for you to know that the visit is happening. In this particular case, the dates were not finalized. There are several visits on which we share information. Between two countries, we have a planning process. We look at several issues. Several variables are there. The Israeli Prime Minister's office also issued a statement in that regard. We will definitely keep you updated as and when the visit is planned.
Sahil Pandey, ANI: I am Sahil Pandey from ANI News Agency. There were talks about India and Canada likely to announce a uranium deal soon. Are there negotiations going on? If we have an update regarding that, thank you.
Ashok, The Pioneer: Sir, Ashok from the Pioneer. I have a question related to visa, that India has reopened visa for Chinese tourists globally. So is this only tourist visa or some business and other visa is also reopened?
Sandra: Also, an Israel-related question. There are quite a few reports about Israel having green-lit the relocation of about 5,800 Indian Jews from Mizoram, Manipur to Israel. So how does India feel about the relocation?
Kallol Bhattacharjee, The Hindu: Sir, Kollal from The Hindu. India has of course taken note of the death sentence that was given to Sheikh Hasina by the ICT. But there are other cases against Sheikh Hasina as well as there are cases against her top officials that are also coming up. In fact, they are being heard at the ICT right now. And several of those officials are expected to get the capital punishment.
And it's being reported that many of these officials are actually on the Indian soil. So, what is your Indian position on this matter? If these individuals also receive a very harsh and adversarial verdict from the ICT, would the Indian authorities then hand over these individuals to Bangladesh or would that also require some negotiation on your part?
Gautam Lahiri: Sir, thank you. I am Gautam Lahiri. I have a question on the visit of National Security Advisor of Bangladesh. And at the sideline of security conclave, we had a bilateral meeting with our NSA. Whether our concerns and our views and reflections have been communicated to him? Because we didn't get any kind of readout on that meeting.
Srinjoy Chowdhury: Sir, on the same subject, the Bangladesh government says that the NSA has been invited to Dhaka. Has that invitation been accepted? And are the two countries looking at dates?
Agni, ABP: Sir, this is Agni from ABP. The Union government on Tuesday faced sharp question in the Supreme Court over the case of six people including a pregnant woman from West Bengal, Sunali Khatun, who were pushed to Bangladesh without any verification to their citizenship. Are we in touch with Bangladesh regarding this for their safe coming back and all?
Shri Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson: Okay. So, first, Sahil, your question regarding uranium. You know, this is ongoing conversation that we have with Canada.
This particular matter was also discussed when our Prime Minister met with Prime Minister Carney in Johannesburg. We shall keep you updated with developments. But, you know, it's an important part of India-Canada bilateral cooperation as to how we can further strengthen our civil-nuclear cooperation between the two countries.
Alok, tourist visa is being given to Chinese nationals. And business visas were being given earlier. So, you know, all those visas are now in place. The visa regime of tourism and business, etc., is fully functional.
Sandra, on Israel. Between Israel and India, there's a history which goes back thousands of years. And for that reason, we've had over the last several decades movement of people, and also forging of strong links between Israel and Israeli or Jewish heritage in India. We have seen some reports where a lost tribe from India may travel to Israel. We have seen those. We have a large diaspora. We have a large number of people. People travel to different parts of country on account of economic necessity, on account of emotional necessity or family reunion. So, it is for them to decide what they want to do.
Kallol, on your question, on the verdict of the ICT. Yes, we have seen the statement. We are following all the developments that are happening in that country closely.
Gautam, on the visit of the National Security Advisor. That visit from Bangladesh happened for the Colombo Security Conclave, the meeting of which was held on 20th November. He also had a bilateral meeting with the National Security Advisor. Several issues were discussed. As part of the Colombo Security Conclave, we discussed common challenges among the several countries which participated.
And a readout was given about that particular meeting, where we talked about countering terrorism, radicalization, maritime safety and security, combating trafficking, transnational organized crime, cyber security, protection of critical infrastructure. As also humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. There were also issues where we talked about capacity building, etc. So, these were the issues that were discussed as part of the Colombo Security Conclave. We have a readout. If you want more details, those details are there.
Coming to Srinjoy's question, yes, we saw that the invitation has been extended and we will take it forward when the time comes.
Agni, your question, see we have a regular consular dialogue and conversation going on with Bangladesh. There are several people's issues which we continue to discuss on both sides. And in this particular specific case, I don't have an update. But we continue to talk with Bangladesh on several issues where the interests of our nationals are concerned, where our interests are concerned.
Niraj, News18 India: Thank you, sir. News18 India se Niraj hoon. Sir, hamara sawaal hai ki Pakistan ki taraf se aaj bhi UN expert ke report ka hawala dekar Kashmir mein manavadhikar ka masla uthaya gaya. Operation Sindoor ke baad aur Pahalgam ke baad Pakistan se hamare koi sambandh nahi hai. Baar-baar, Ram Mandir ka masla ho, Raksha Mantri ki baat ho ya manavadhikar ki baat ho, us par kyun baar-baar Pakistan jo hai Bharat par hamla karta hai aur is tarah ke aarop lagata hai.
[Approximate Translation: Question In Hindi] Thank you, sir. This is Niraj from News18 India. Sir, our question is: even today, Pakistan has raised the issue of human rights in Kashmir citing a UN expert's report. After Operation Sindoor and after Pahalgam, we have no relations with Pakistan. Repeatedly, whether it is about the Ram Mandir issue, the Defence Minister's remarks, or human rights, why does Pakistan repeatedly attack India and make such allegations?
Shri Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson: Jahan tak manav adhikar ka sawaal hai, maine kaha ki Pakistan ko khud apne girebaan mein jhaank ke dekhna hoga, isse pehle ke doosron ko updesh de, kyunki sab poori duniya ko yeh baat gyat hai ki kis prakar ka manavadhikar ka hanan us desh mein ho raha hai.
[Approximate Translation: Answer in Hindi] As far as the question of human rights is concerned, I said that Pakistan needs to look into its own backyard before giving lectures to others, because the entire world is aware of the kind of human rights violations that are happening in that country.
With that, thank you very much. Thanks for coming for this press conference.
New Delhi
November 26, 2025
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