India briefs key UNSC members |
As the Modi government changed the status of the state of Jammu & Kashmir by repealing the contentious Article 370 of the Constitution, government officials moved quickly to answer queries and allay apprehensions of the international community. Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday met envoys of key UN security council countries, including the US, China, UK, France and Russia, to explain India`s rationale. “It was highlighted that the proposals which are currently under consideration of Parliament of India are internal to India. These are aimed at providing good governance, promoting social justice and ensuring economic development in J&K.” Foreign minister S Jaishankar laid the groundwork last week by sensitising US secretary of state Mike Pompeo during his meeting in Bangkok. Monday`s decision, therefore, was not a surprise to Washington. Jaishankar is expected to hold more detailed conversations with the Chinese leadership when he travels to China next weekend.
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