India Rejects Pakistan's Protest Over India-Japan Joint Statement on Cross-Border Terrorism
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
India firmly dismissed Pakistan's objections to the India-Japan joint statement that mentioned cross-border terrorism, asserting the document is self-explanatory and reflects shared security concerns. This comes after Pakistan lodged a diplomatic protest over the reference.
Background
India and Japan have a history of close bilateral ties, including strategic cooperation on security issues. The joint statement was issued during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to New Delhi, covering various bilateral and regional matters.
Key facts
India rejected Pakistan's protest over the India-Japan joint statement mentioning cross-border terrorism.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the statement 'self-explanatory'.
The joint statement was issued during Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to New Delhi.
Jaiswal said the statement addresses bilateral issues and matters of common perspective.
Pakistan had lodged a diplomatic protest against the reference to cross-border terrorism.
Prelims pointers
- India-Japan joint statement
- Cross-border terrorism
- External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Mains angles
- Discuss India's diplomatic response to Pakistan's protest over joint statements with other countries.
- Critically examine the role of cross-border terrorism in India's bilateral relations with Japan and other nations.