Pompeo to meet Indian leaders Wednesday; New Delhi wants de-escalation in Persian Gulf
5 years, 6 months ago

Pompeo to meet Indian leaders Wednesday; New Delhi wants de-escalation in Persian Gulf

India TV News  

India is expected to press for de-escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf when External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holds talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in New Delhi on Wednesday amidst indications that Indian oil companies have stopped imports from Iran for the time being. The issue, along with cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan and bilateral aspects of the Indo-US relations, is expected to figure in the talks between Jaishankar and Pompeo, which will mark the first high-level engagement in the Modi government's second term, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Regarding the talks that Jaishankar and Pompeo will have, the diplomatic sources said the growing tension in the Persian Gulf would figure in the discussions. India wants de-escalation and it will be conveyed to the US Secretary of State, the sources said, adding: "We have a strong interest in maintaining stability in the region.

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They need us to be their ally: US Secy Mike Pompeo on India amid China border standoff
4 years, 3 months ago

They need us to be their ally: US Secy Mike Pompeo on India amid China border standoff

India Today  

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US-Iran ties: Jaishankar discusses tense situation in Gulf with Pompeo, Zarif, voices India's concerns
5 years ago

US-Iran ties: Jaishankar discusses tense situation in Gulf with Pompeo, Zarif, voices India's concerns

India Today  

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S Jaishankar meets Mike Pompeo, discusses India's energy interests, global terrorism with US Secretary of State
5 years, 6 months ago

S Jaishankar meets Mike Pompeo, discusses India's energy interests, global terrorism with US Secretary of State

Firstpost  

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Mike Pompeo meets Narendra Modi, S Jaishankar and Ajit Doval; terrorism, tarrifs and Russia deal on agenda at US-India talks
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Mike Pompeo meets Narendra Modi, S Jaishankar and Ajit Doval; terrorism, tarrifs and Russia deal on agenda at US-India talks

Firstpost  

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Pompeo meets PM Modi, discusses key strategic issues
5 years, 6 months ago

Pompeo meets PM Modi, discusses key strategic issues

Live Mint  

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets PM Narendra Modi
5 years, 6 months ago

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets PM Narendra Modi

India TV News  

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Mike Pompeo arrives in New Delhi: US secretary of state to hold talks with S Jaishankar and call on Narendra Modi today
5 years, 6 months ago

Mike Pompeo arrives in New Delhi: US secretary of state to hold talks with S Jaishankar and call on Narendra Modi today

Firstpost  

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in India
5 years, 6 months ago

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in India

India TV News  

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Terror, H-1B, Iran oil: Here's what will be on table when Jaishankar-Pompeo meet
5 years, 6 months ago

Terror, H-1B, Iran oil: Here's what will be on table when Jaishankar-Pompeo meet

India TV News  

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Mike Pompeo's India visit: Will try to find common ground on trade issues with US, says foreign minister S Jaishankar
5 years, 6 months ago

Mike Pompeo's India visit: Will try to find common ground on trade issues with US, says foreign minister S Jaishankar

Firstpost  

India will try to find common ground on trade issues during discussions with visiting US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Gandhinagar: India will try to find common ground on trade issues during discussions with visiting US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Gandhinagar Tuesday. We will definitely discuss …

Pompeo on three-day visit to India from June 25
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Pompeo on three-day visit to India from June 25

The Quint  

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Pompeo to focus on ‘ambitious agenda’ for India-US partnership
5 years, 6 months ago

Pompeo to focus on ‘ambitious agenda’ for India-US partnership

Hindustan Times  

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