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The minister said that actions have consequences and as far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, I think (Article) 370 is gone. So the issue today is what kind of relationship can we consider with Pakistan. He said that what I want to say is that we are not passive, and whether events take a positive or negative direction, we will react in any way.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the era of unhindered dialogue with Pakistan was over, and also stressed that no country in the world is immune to challenges with its neighbours due to the nature of proximity, which brings both opportunities and complexities. Speaking at the launch of Ambassador Rajiv Sikri’s book Strategic Conundrums Reshaping India’s Foreign Policy, Jaishankar said the decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was final.
The minister said that actions have consequences and as far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, I think (Article) 370 is gone. So the issue today is what kind of relationship can we consider with Pakistan. He said that what I want to say is that we are not passive, and whether events take a positive or negative direction, we will react in any way.
On relations with Bangladesh which saw a student-led uprising and the subsequent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Jaishankar acknowledged the strategic importance of the country. In the case of China, India faces a dual conundrum as it is both a neighbour and a major power. Therefore, the challenges with China fit into this dual definition, he said. Jaishankar also discussed the complexities of relations with Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and pointed out that though these relationships have seen ups and downs, they are important for regional stability and cooperation.
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