Randhir Jaiswal says, India is against illegal immigration especially because it is linked to several forms of organised crime

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be on a two-day visit to China from Sunday for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism between India and China. 

Briefing media in New Delhi last evening, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, the Foreign Secretary will be meeting his counterpart, the Vice Minister in China, where all issues of bilateral interest will be discussed.

On a media query on fencing Bangladesh border, the MEA Spokesperson said, there have been many agreements between India and Bangladesh to fence the border. Fencing the border is necessary so that crime-related incidents can be prevented. He said, India wants that the agreements made with Bangladesh to fence the border should also be positively implemented. Mr Jaiswal said, the fencing being done on both sides of the border as per the agreements made between the two countries.

On a query on illegal immigration, Mr Jaiswal said, India is against illegal immigration especially because it is linked to several forms of organised crime. He said, for Indians, not just in the United States, but anywhere in the world, if they are Indian nationals and they are overstaying or they are in a particular country without proper documentation, Government of India will take them back provided documents are shared with External Affairs Ministry, so that it can verify their nationality, that they are indeed Indians.

On the tariff issue, the Mr Jaiswal said, India-US relationship is very strong, multifaceted



and the economic ties are something which is very special. He said, there is established mechanisms between the US and India to discuss any matter or trade matters. India’s approach has always been to address issues in a constructive manner which is in keeping with the interests of both countries. He said India remains in close communication with the US administration.

On a question on obstruction during screening of film Emergency in UK, Mr Jaiswal said, the Ministry has also seen various reports on how the film, ‘Emergency’, which was being screened in several halls was being obstructed. He said, India has consistently raised concerns with the UK Government regarding incidents of violent protest and intimidation by anti-India elements. 

The Spokesperson said, freedom of speech and expression cannot be applied selectively and those obstructing it must be held accountable. He expressed hope that the UK side will take appropriate action against those responsible. Mr Jaiswal said, the Indian High Commission in London remains in touch in regular communication with the community members for the safety and benefits.

On Russia-Ukraine war, the MEA Spokesperson said, India’s position has been consistent all along. He said, India stand for peace and it wants a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Mr Jaiswal said, the Prime Minister has said that this is not the era of war and there is no solution which lies on the battlefield.