Sushma Swaraj, Indian Ex-Foreign Minister, Passes Away New York
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In two lawsuits, the plain- tiffs said it was unconsti- tutional as it added an ex- His Majesty with Ms Swaraj. HRH the Premier with Ms Swaraj. HRH the Crown Prince with Ms Swaraj. tra requirement to run for president. New Delhi the foreign ministry after Indira matters of ideology and inter- Mr Trump has refused Sushma Swaraj Gandhi, successfully built an ests of the BJP, whose growth to release his tax returns, • ormer External Affairs Indian human capital abroad. she immensely contributed to.” saying that they are under was instrumental in Minister and veteran A hallmark of the Modi gov- Sushma Swaraj was instru- audit. strengthening the Fpolitician Sushma Swaraj ernment has been its ability mental in strengthening the California is the first state excellent bilateral passed away after suffering a to fully utilise social media to excellent bilateral relations be- to succeed in passing such relations between heart attack in the capital yes- reach out the youth, political tween India and Bahrain. a law, though others under terday. She was 67. experts say. She visited the Kingdom Democratic control have India and Bahrain. As a member in the first Nar- “Sushma Swaraj was the heart thrice and last year she was here tried. endra Modi cabinet, her human- of the internet savvy Modi era to inaugurate the new Indian Ms Swaraj, who itarian approach to dealing with of politics.” Embassy complex in Seef. was• the second woman issues of international relations, Indian leader Sushma In a series of tweets, Indian Expressing his condolences Brazil inmate to take charge of made her a fan favourite. Swaraj who always Prime Minister Narenda Modi over the death, Foreign Minister She took personal interest called me ‘my brother’ gave glowing tributes to Swaraj, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al found dead the foreign ministry in resolving minor issues like saying: “Sushma Ji was a prolific Khalifa tweeted yesterday: “In- Brasilia after Indira Gandhi, issuance of visa to the needy is not with us anymore. orator and outstanding Parlia- dian leader Sushma Swaraj who successfully built and getting relief to Indians in Rest in peace ‘my mentarian. always called me ‘my brother’ rison authorities in Bra- an Indian human distress. dear sister’. India and “She was admired and revered is not with us anymore. Rest in zil have found convicted Ms Swaraj, who was the sec- Bahrain will miss you. across party lines. She was un- peace ‘my dear sister’. India and P capital abroad. drug dealer Clauvino da Silva ond woman to take charge of SHAIKH KHALID compromising when it came to Bahrain will miss you.” dead in his cell, three days after an elaborate escape was foiled. Prison officials said it ap- peared that Silva had hanged himself. Guards on Saturday stopped Silva as he tried to walk out of the prison dis- guised as his teenage daugh- ter. A new role for China? A video that showed him removing his disguise - which included a silicone mask and China ‘might escort ships’ in Gulf under US proposal a wig - piece by piece received widespread media coverage. China has traditionally played a Silva was 42 and was serv- China, which has a small role in Middle East conflicts ing a sentence of 73 years and • or diplomacy despite its reliance 10 months for drug traffick- military base in Djibouti, on regional oil, but has increased ing. has participated in its profile under President Xi Jin- regional escort missions ping. in the Gulf of Aden and “We have the position that all disputes should be sorted by off the Somali coast. peaceful means and by political discussions, not ... military ac- So far only Britain tions,” Ambassador Ni said. • Iran says securing the Strait, the DON’T MISS IT has officially said it would join the mission world’s most important oil artery, should be left to Tehran and other to protect merchant regional countries. ships after Iran seized a The UAE and Saudi Arabia, who Youth British-flagged vessel. support US policy against regional empowerment foe Iran, have called on the inter- 02 Dubai national community to safeguard stressed maritime trade and security of China has one of the world’s most powerful naval forces. global oil supplies. Edu infra hina might escort Chinese Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mo- projects to offer commercial vessels in Gulf nations to join a maritime secu- who fear it would further stoke hammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan 03 ‘better facilities Cwaters under a US proposal rity coalition at a time of height- tensions with Iran. met President Xi during a visit to for a maritime coalition to se- ened tensions with Iran, which So far only Britain has officially Beijing last month during which for pupils’ cure oil shipping lanes following the United States has blamed for We have the position said it would join the mission to the two sides signed a military attacks on tankers, its envoy to explosive blasts on tankers near that all disputes should protect merchant ships after Iran and defence co-operation deal. Bahraini actress the United Arab Emirates said the Strait of Hormuz, a charge be sorted by peaceful seized a British-flagged vessel. The ambassador said the agree- held for posting yesterday. Tehran denies. means and by political Tension has mounted since ment could lead to cooperation “If there happens to be a very President Donald Trump said discussions. Trump last year quit a 2015 nucle- on tackling terrorism and intelli- 04 ‘obscene videos’ unsafe situation we will consider in a June 24 tweet that China, Ja- ar pact under which Iran agreed gence sharing, adding that further on social media having our navy escort our com- pan and other countries “should AMBASSADOR NI to curtail its atomic program in discussions would take place. mercial vessels,” Ambassador Ni be protecting their own ships” return for relief from economic China, which has a military 210 fils (includes VAT) Jian told Reuters in Abu Dhabi. in the Gulf region, where the US softly in the Middle East due to sanctions crippling its economy. base in Djibouti, has participated “We are studying the US pro- Navy’s Fifth Fleet is based in Bah- its close energy ties with both Iran France, Britain and Germany, in regional escort missions in the posal on Gulf escort arrange- rain. and Saudi Arabia. which with Russia and China are Gulf of Aden and off the Somali ments,” China’s embassy later said It was not clear if Washington The United States has struggled party to the agreement, have tried coast as part of a United Nations in a text message. had made an official request to to gain support for the coalition to rescue the deal and reduce ten- Security Council anti-piracy man- Washington is lobbying other Beijing, which has had to tread from European and Asian allies, sions. date. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 02 Youth empowerment stressed His Majesty briefed on the future plans for the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Manama is Majesty King Ham- ad bin Isa Al Khalifa Hreceived, at Al Sakhir Palace yesterday, HM the King’s Representative for Charity Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Coun- cil for Youth and Sport (SCYS), HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First SCYS Dep- uty Chairman and the Bahrain Olympic Committee President, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Ham - ad Al Khalifa, and Youth and Sports Affairs Minister, Ayman Almoayyad, marking the re - structuring of the SCYS as per a Royal Order. HH Shaikh Nasser extended His Majesty receives HH Shaikh Nasser, HH Shaikh Khalid. deepest thanks and apprecia- tion to HM King Hamad on the SCYS’ plans and strategy, prais- to begin implementing it so as to during HM the King’s prosper- gional, continental and interna- HH Shaikh Nasser pledged to precious royal trust bestowed ing distinguished initiatives achieve the aspirations of ath- ous era. tional achievements as a result continue developing the nec- upon him through appointing aimed at enhancing the youth letes in the Kingdom, and make HH Shaikh Nasser indicat- of HM the King’s sound visions essary plans and programmes him as SCYS Chairman, pledg- and sports sectors and achieving Bahrain the capital of youth and ed that HM King Hamad had and directives. in order to translate HM the ing to do his utmost to support more accomplishments to main- sports. given directives to the Youth HH Shaikh Nasser added that King’s directives to develop the the youth and sports movement tain Bahrain’s leading status in In a statement marking the and Sports Affairs Minister to the SCYS will augur a new phase youth and sports sectors into through implementing the royal the two sectors.