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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Astana, Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Jaishankar pressed for the safe return of Indian nationals trapped in the Ukraine war zone, expressing concern over those lured to Russia under false pretenses of employment opportunities only to be forced into fighting. He also discussed bilateral relations with Lavrov and met with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister, Murat Nurtleu, highlighting India’s growing engagement with Central Asia.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to the UAE on Sunday to discuss bilateral issues with his counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit is expected to include deliberations on the situation in Gaza and a review of the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka, his first bilateral engagement since the new government took office, to strengthen ties and discuss a range of cooperation initiatives. He met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, reiterating India’s commitment to development assistance and capacity building programs. The visit also focused on key areas of cooperation, including power, energy, connectivity, infrastructure, aviation, digital, health, food security, education, and tourism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public rally in Ayodhya ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has expressed optimism about ‘unexplored opportunities’ in India. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar criticized the Canadian government over its handling of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing. Belstar Microfinance has filed a DRHP to raise 1,300 crore through an IPO. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has denied reports of higher pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices. The CBI has issued a Blue corner notice against Prajwal Revanna in a sexual harassment case.