The NSA was speaking at the launch of "The Nationalist", a biography of AM Naik, chairman of engineering and construction giant L&T, written by Minhaz Merchant.
NSA Ajit Doval held wide-ranging talks with his counterpart Hanif Atmar during which both sides exchanged views on various facets of the bilateral strategic partnership.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has for the first time provided details of the July 28 meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and State Councillor Yang Jiechi
The meeting comes amid a standoff between the Indian and Chinese armies in Doklam in Sikkim sector, that has led to tension in bilateral ties.
He said the five-member bloc of emerging countries needs to "show leadership in countering terrorism".
The meeting of NSAs from BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—is being hosted by China’s State Councillor Yang Jiechi in Beijing as part of their annual security dialogue.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval today held talks with his Chinese Counterpart and State Councillor Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting here
Doval will take part in the BRICS NSAs meeting being hosted by Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here today to attend BRICS top security officials meeting amid military stand-off in Dokalam.
The group of NSAs would call on the Chinese President for an interaction on security issues relating to BRICS countries. China currently holds the Presidency of the BRICS.
The two editorials come a day after the Chinese Foreign Ministry hinted that a bilateral meeting between Doval and Yang could happen on the sidelines of a BRICS NSAs’ meet.
Calling Ajit Doval "one of the main schemers" behind the current border standoff between Indian and Chinese troops, the editorial said that the Indian media is not realistic in expecting him to settle the ongoing dispute during his visit.
Ma Jiali, a research fellow at the China Reform Forum thinktank, said Doval's visit may be key and would serve as an opportunity to ease India-China tensions.
Ma Jiali, a research fellow at the China Reform Forum thinktank, said Doval’s visit may be key and would serve as an opportunity to ease India-China tensions.
Asked whether Doval will have any bilateral meeting with any Chinese leader or the Special Representative for boundary talks on the sidelines of the meeting of NSAs from BRICS, Baglay did not give a direct reply
Rajnath Singh and BJP President Amit Shah were also present in the meeting.
Agencies have identified three ‘overground workers’ of the Hizbul Mujahideen as the perpetrators of the Amrnath attack and their geo-positions have been locked
NSA Ajit Doval will travel to Beijing later this month to attend a meeting of his counterparts from BRICS nations.
Prime Minister Modi's summit with President Trump was the first face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the two major countries
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