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Moon-Kim Summit begins on Tuesday in Pyongyang
Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea will witness the landmark summit between Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-In on Tuesday and Wednesday when the two leaders will discuss the denuclearization of the Peninsula. This would the first moment of the two leaders’ encounter in North Korean capital and third of its kind in less than five months since the division of the Peninsula.
According to South Korean official news agency Yonhap, Im Jong Seok, Moon’s chief of staff said in press conference on Monday in Seoul that President Moon Jae-in will discuss ways to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula with North Korean leader.
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Im said that it will mark a rare opportunity to discuss the issue with the North Korean leader himself. He said, “Just until recently, denuclearization had been an agenda item for talks between the North and the United States. Now, denuclearization is a key issue (at the inter-Korean summit).”
He further said, “This issue cannot be discussed at the working level and even if it is discussed (at the working level), no agreement can emerge from such talks.”
Moon will have at least two occasions to discuss ways to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula with the North Korean leader, Im noted.
His first meeting with Kim will be held on Tuesday which would be followed by an official welcome dinner. The two leaders will hold their second meeting on Wednesday.
The Moon’s chief of staff said that the summit would focus on three important issues, including improvement and development of inter-Korean relations, to mediate and promote North Korea-U.S. talks for denuclearization and reducing military tensions and ending the threat of war.
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Yonhap says that President Moon’s trip to Pyongyang comes amid an apparent deadlock in the U.S.-North Korea denuclearization talks. Washington insists on the need for maximum sanctions and pressure against the North until full denuclearization while Pyongyang is asking for early rewards for the steps it has already taken.
According to Aljazeera, Washington wants to see a concrete timetable and actions for North Korea’s denuclearization before giving any rewards to the country.
On the other hand, North Korea has called for the US to provide a security guarantee through a joint declaration of a formal end to the 1950-52 Korean War which ended in armistice instead of a peace treaty. This caused imposition of some international sanctions on North Korea.
Im seemed to be in fingers-crossed state of mind when he said that it would seen whether the Moon will succeed in convincing Kim to restart his country’s denuclearization process.
“There are many expectations for great progress on the issue at the summit, but (the possibility) is very limited,” he told the press conference.
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South Korean official stressed the importance of “frank discussion” saying, “Whether an agreement on specific ways to progress denuclearization will emerge, and if such an agreement will be put into a document or be announced orally, all these things are still blank to us.”
President Moon will be accompanied with more than 200 officials during the high-stakes trip.
The two leaders held their first two meetings on April 27 and May 26 in the border village of Panmunjom situated in the demilitarized zone on the inter-Korean border.
In late August, US President Donald Trump cancelled Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Pyongyang at the last hour, citing a lack of sufficient progress since June 12 summit with Kim in Singapore.
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There are reports that parts of the landmark summit will be broadcast live in Seoul, marking the first time in history for any event in North Korea to be broadcast live in South Korea.
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National Daughters Day 2023: History, significance, theme and wishes
The purpose of National Daughter’s Day is to serve as a reminder that girls should be given equal chances, including access to education, practical life skills, and sports participation, among others.
In India, Daughter’s Day is observed on the final Sunday in September, which falls on September 24, 2023. India is the only big nation with a higher mortality rate for females than boys, according to UNICEF.
At birth, there are 900 females for every 1000 boys in the nation. In the world, boys are 7% more likely than girls to die before the age of five. In India, though, the figures are dismal, with 11% more girls dying before turning five.
Given these troubling numbers, it is crucial to invest in the wellbeing of girls in order to empower them. The purpose of National Daughter’s Day is to serve as a reminder that girls should be given equal chances, including access to education, practical life skills, and sports participation, among others.
The first National Daughters Day was observed in India in 2007, which is where the holiday’s origins can be found. Daughters have frequently been overlooked in a society where males have long been regarded with awe. The noble goal of this day is to inspire parents to show their admiration for their daughters.
In certain cultures, having daughters has been seen as more of a burden than a blessing. With the goal of reversing this perception, National Daughter’s Day exhorts parents to acknowledge the extraordinary gift that their daughters are.
The significance of National Daughters Day can be found in our ever-changing society. It’s a day set aside to gleefully acknowledge the daughters in our lives. Falling on a Sunday presents a chance for parents and daughters to spend quality time together, cherish one another, and have intimate life-related dialogues. It’s a day for giving, caring, and fostering the cherished relationship between mothers and daughters.
Wishes
- Daughters are special and highly valued, which demonstrates that they were sent from heaven above
- Daughters are special; once we have them, we can never live without them. Happy Daughters’ Day!
- Daughters are the pride of their parents’ hearts; from birth, they are beautiful
- My darling daughter, my baby you will always be, no matter where you are. You are a little part of me, whether near or far. Happy Daughters’ Day!
- Daughters will soon be married and grown, then they may start a family of their own
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Canadian PM Trudeau wants to work constructively with India, says Canada shared credible allegations with New Delhi weeks ago
India has repeatedly denied claims of receiving any intel regarding the allegations from Canada before Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday revealing them.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday asserted that Canada shared credible allegations that the Indian government may have been involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar weeks ago, according to reports.
The Canadian Prime MInister added that his country wants to work constructively with India and hope that New Delhi engages with them so that they can get to the bottom of this very serious matter. Meanwhile, India has repeatedly denied claims of receiving any intel regarding the allegations from Canada before Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday revealing them.
On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that there was a potential link between an Indian government agent and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, who was gunned down in Surrey in June. Justin Trudeau made the allegations in the Canadian Parliament.
India has debunked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement deeming the allegations of the Government of India’s involvement in any act of violence in Canada as both absurd and motivated. Issuing a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that they have seen and rejected the statement made by the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament. It added that they also rejected the statement made by their Foreign Minister.
After the allegations by PM Trudeau, the Canadian government expelled a top Indian diplomat. In a tit for tat move, New Delhi also expelled a Canadian diplomat. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also claimed that the Indian High Commission and consulates are facing security threats in Canada and therefore cannot process visa applications temporarily.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was among India’s most-wanted terrorists, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head. He was fatally gunned down by two unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Surrey, a province of British Columbia in Canada, on June 18, according to reports.
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India-Canada row: No special exemption to India, says US NSA Jake Sullivan
Jake Sullivan asserted that this is something that they will keep working on, noting that there was no special exemption to India in the case.
The United States on Thursday affirmed that it is in constant communication with India and Canada amid increasing diplomatic tensions between both the countries. The diplomatic standoff broke out after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that his country’s security agencies were investigating a link between the Indian government and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Speaking on the matter, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters that the US will be in contact with India at the highest level. He added that it is a matter of concern for them and they are taking it seriously. He asserted that this is something that they will keep working on, noting that there was no special exemption to India in the case.
He underlined that there is not some special exemption for actions like this. He added that regardless of the country, they will stand up and defend their basic principles. In addition, he affirmed that the US will also consult closely with allies like Canada as they pursue their law enforcement and diplomatic process.
Jake Sullivan further dismissed reports that the US’s desire to strengthen ties with India would constrain its ability to voice concerns about the allegations. He asserted that the Joe Biden administration took Canada’s allegations seriously and it was in constant contact with Ottawa.
He also noted that the US have deep concerns about the allegations and that they would like to see this investigation carried forward and the perpetrators held to account. Meanwhile, New Delhi outrightly rejected Canada’s allegation as absurd and motivated. In a tit for tat move to Ottawa’s expulsion of an Indian official over the case, New Delhi expelled a senior Canadian diplomat.
On Thursday, India asked Canada to take action against terrorists and anti-India elements operating from its soil. Furthermore, India also suspended visa services for Canadians, as the diplomatic standoff over Nijjar’s killing pushed their ties to an all-time low.
