EAM JAISHANKAR VISITS SINGAPORE, PHILIPPINES AND MALAYSIA; ISIS TAKES RESPONSIBILITY OF BRUTAL TERROR ATTACK IN RUSSIA

Global affairs keep changing their shape based on the common multilateral objectives of various nations, their national interests and the political will of their leaders.

- ANSHU JOSHI

Amid this complex criss-cross of personal political agenda of the leaders, national interests of their respective nations and the bilateral & multilateral developments, this week also emanated with various developments across the world. This week remained action-packed as on one hand, Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines to discuss the issues of mutual interest and boost bilateral and multilateral relations while Russia faced a brutal terror attack.

Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar embarked on a five-day tour to Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia this week with the goal of enhancing bilateral relations and discussing regional issues of common interest. In addition to holding discussions with the Prime Minister of Singapore and other officials, Dr. Jaishankar engaged in talks with the Singapore Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Gan Kim Yong, covering topics such as trade, semiconductors, space technology, sustainable energy, supply chains, and defense cooperation. He also expressed concerns regarding challenges presented by China and Pakistan. Apart from India, Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia, all the three nations are facing a territorial dispute with China; and remain concerned about the neutrality and stability of Indo-Pacific region. Taking a decisive position on combating terrorism as a statecraft tool employed openly by Islamabad, Dr.