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Closed bloc arrangements will not help in Asia-Pacific region: Russia
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) A month after India joined the US, Japan and Australia for the first Quadrilateral dialogue on the Asia-Pacific, Russia on Monday said that a “sustainable security architecture” in the region cannot be achieved through “closed bloc” arrangements.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at an event organised by the Vivekananda Foundation, also stressed that India-Russia cooperation can help find “durable solutions” to regional challenges.
“We believe sustainable security architecture in Asia-Pacific region cannot be achieved through closed bloc arrangement, and it is only possible on an open-ended collective basis, building upon the principles of indivisible security, role of international law, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-use of force or threat of force,” Lavrov said at the talk on ‘New vistas in India-Russia relations’.
“Indian and Russian cooperation can help find durable solutions to the numerous challenges in the Asia-Pacific region,” he added.
Lavrov’s observation came in the background of India, Japan, US and Australia holding talks on cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, in the wake of China’s increasing presence and influence in the region.
Relations between India and Russia are perceived to be not as warm as they used to be with India leaning closer to the US.
To a question on China’s ambitious connectivity corridor OBOR, he said: “We believe China has a concept which is interesting and needs to be explored in the context of building some harmonious relationship in the Eurasian continent. I know India has problems with concept of One-Belt-one Road, but the specific problem in this regard should not make everything else conditional.”
He said Russia too has signed documents with China on OBOR.
He also said India has enough smart diplomats and politicians to find a way to benefit from the OBOR process and not having at the same time to sacrifice principles.
India has refused to be part of OBOR citing sovereignty issues as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.