US sees India as its indispensable partner: White House
2 years, 4 months ago

US sees India as its indispensable partner: White House

India Today  

The United States sees India as an indispensable partner, the White House asserted on Wednesday, even as the two countries are pursuing their own national interests in Ukraine. And the US-India Strategic Partnership is grounded in our shared commitment to the advancement of a free and open Indo-Pacific region," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters during her daily news conference. "We are confident in our relationship, and in the years ahead, we'll continue to stand together to defend the rules-based order; foster greater peace, prosperity, and security for our people; advance a free and open Indo-Pacific; and together, address the challenges we face around the world," Jean-Pierre said in response to the question. It is important to make sure that when a country is fighting for their freedom, fighting for their democracy, for their sovereignty, that we support that," the press secretary said.

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US NSA Jake Sullivan says US-India ‘natural partners’: ‘Built on intention, choice, determination...’
1 week, 1 day ago

US NSA Jake Sullivan says US-India ‘natural partners’: ‘Built on intention, choice, determination...’

Live Mint  

The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people. Dwelling upon the phrase coined for India and the US, calling them "natural partners", Sullivan remarked, "Over the years I've noticed that people have referred to the …

The Evolution of U.S.-India Relations: From Scepticism to Strategic Alliance
2 months, 1 week ago

The Evolution of U.S.-India Relations: From Scepticism to Strategic Alliance

India Today  

The article explores the evolution of U.S.-India relations over the decades, highlighting the shifting approaches of presidents and the impact of historical events on the bilateral partnership. From Clinton's strategic engagement to Bush's nuclear landmark agreement, the relationship has undergone significant transformations. Obama's outreach and Carter's cautious approach have shaped the current dynamic, with both nations acknowledging their shared values …

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat

India TV News  

Washington: Richard Verma, the US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, asserted that China and Russia were concerned about the growing India-US relationship because the latter promotes inclusivity, peace and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Verma further said the uniqueness of India-US relations is why President Joe Biden has described it as the "defining relationship of this century". …

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India plays opportunistic game in US: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his hosts in Kyiv on Friday, one month after his visit to Moscow, he was committed to playing a personal role in trying to mediate in the over-2-year-old conflict between Ukraine and Russia, urging both sides "to sit together and look for ways to come out of this crisis". Speaking to a gathering of Indian-Americans …

The View From India newsletter: Is all well in Indo-U.S. partnership?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The View From India newsletter: Is all well in Indo-U.S. partnership?

The Hindu  

Earlier in July, immediately after Prime Minister Modi wrapped up a bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, since first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war began in february 2022, the U.S.’s Ambassador in India made a rare public criticism of India’s Russia policy. In Washington DC, the State Department also expressed “concerns” over India’s ties with …

Modi’s visit to Russia: An urge for strategic autonomy in a polarised world
6 months ago

Modi’s visit to Russia: An urge for strategic autonomy in a polarised world

Firstpost  

Apart from the signing of nine MoUs and agreements in areas of trade, economics, and investment in the Russian Far East for the period 2024–2029, the visit of PM Modi’s to Moscow was crucial for optics Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of Russian President Putin. …

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.
6 months ago

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.

The Hindu  

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the U.S. despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. On the other hand, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference that the US has been quite clear about its "concerns about India's relationship with Russia." India has been stoutly defending …

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response
6 months ago

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon has said the United States will continue to view India as a strategic partner and trusts that India will support efforts to realise an “enduring and just peace for Ukraine”, as as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia. And the fact of the matter is, President Putin's war of choice has isolated Russia from …

US-India forging tenuous ties of convenience: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US-India forging tenuous ties of convenience: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The joint statement of the United States and India and a series of technology cooperation agreements released during US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to India earlier this week serve to elucidate that the only consensus, if any, that the two sides have is "the enemy of my enemy is my friend". A …

US-India ties: US recognises India as ‘strategic partner’ and ‘world’s largest democracy’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US-India ties: US recognises India as ‘strategic partner’ and ‘world’s largest democracy’

Live Mint  

India is the world's largest democracy, said the US Department of State Spokesperson, Matthew Miller while reaffirming America's relations with the country and calling it an important “strategic partner” of the United States. His remarks came when Miller was put on the spot to address recent publications alleging “concerns about democratic backsliding in India” and the US navigating the relationship …

India-US partnership: Deeper but challenges of mutual expectations remain
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India-US partnership: Deeper but challenges of mutual expectations remain

Times of India  

S D Pradhan has served as chairman of India's Joint Intelligence Committee. Pakistan is using financial aid from the US and others for its terrorist activities, which directly impacts India’s security. Fifth, while both countries have different views on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and West Asia, India does not like to be pressured to toe the US policy. As the US …

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's stable and friendly relationship with Russia
10 months, 3 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's stable and friendly relationship with Russia

Op India  

In an interview with the German economic daily, Handelsblatt during his visit to the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 20, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed defence and trade cooperation with Russia. Jaishankar said Russia never violated India’s interests and the bilateral ties remain “stable and friendly”. Further talking about India’s strengthening relations with Russia, External Affairs Minister …

‘India thinks US is weak, so playing smart by remaining aligned with Russia’
11 months, 1 week ago

‘India thinks US is weak, so playing smart by remaining aligned with Russia’

Live Mint  

Washington: Nikki Haley, an aspiring Republican presidential candidate, stated that India wants to be a partner with the US but currently lacks trust in American leadership. In an interview with Fox Business News, 51-year-old Nikki Haley stated that India doesn't trust American leadership, and as of now, India sees the United States as weak. "The problem is, India doesn't trust …

'Indian partners interested in defence cooperation as before': Russia junks media reports that India is pivoting away
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Indian partners interested in defence cooperation as before': Russia junks media reports that India is pivoting away

Firstpost  

Russia said India, as before, is still interested in defence cooperation with the country, denying Reuters report that alleged New Delhi wants to distance itself from Moscow in this area. Reuters report claimed that “India is now gradually turning West as the United States looks to strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region, hoping to contain an ascendant China by weaning …

India-U.S. relationship has moved in a positive direction, says USISPF chief
1 year, 1 month ago

India-U.S. relationship has moved in a positive direction, says USISPF chief

The Hindu  

The relationship between India and the U.S. has moved in a positive direction ranging from trade to defence and the two nations have shown a sense of deep understating of each other's differences, the head of a top India-centric business and strategic group has said. "When you look at it from the geopolitical QUAD perspective, there's more alignment between the …

India remains a strategic partner: White House
1 year, 2 months ago

India remains a strategic partner: White House

The Hindu  

India remains a strategic partner for the United States, the White House said on November 8 adding that it is for New Delhi to decide what their stance is going to be on any particular crisis or contingency around the world including the Middle East. "India is a key strategic partner, and I think you saw that on full display …

'We would continue to..': Pentagon expresses appreciation for India-US defence partnership, says THIS on China
1 year, 3 months ago

'We would continue to..': Pentagon expresses appreciation for India-US defence partnership, says THIS on China

India TV News  

The US Department of Defense on Thursday asserted that it will continue to foster a stronger defence relationship with India and other allies in the Indo-Pacific region amid a "pacing challenge" posed by China. Ryder maintained that China remains a "pacing challenge" for the US Defence Department, and further expressed appreciation for India and other allies in the Indo-Pacific region …

'US-India strategic partnership has never been more dynamic': Blinken
1 year, 4 months ago

'US-India strategic partnership has never been more dynamic': Blinken

Firstpost  

In his address, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also highlighted the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, which recently concluded in New Delhi Hailing the bilateral partnership between India and the United States on Wednesday, the US Secretary of …

With G20 Summit, US fetes India's rise while accepting differences
1 year, 4 months ago

With G20 Summit, US fetes India's rise while accepting differences

New Indian Express  

As New Delhi takes the global stage by leading the Group of 20 summit, President Joe Biden will be there as a cheerleader, even as US policymakers come to accept that India's interests will at times be at odds with Washington's. "I think in some ways, Prime Minister Modi has wanted to make it India's coming-out party to the world …

Stronger U.S.-India relationship could help America declare ‘independence’ from China: Vivek Ramaswamy
1 year, 4 months ago

Stronger U.S.-India relationship could help America declare ‘independence’ from China: Vivek Ramaswamy

The Hindu  

A stronger relationship with India would help the U.S. declare its "independence" from China, Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy believes and has called for stronger strategic ties with New Delhi, including a military relationship in the Andaman Sea. The U.S. is economically dependent on China today, but with a stronger relationship with India, it becomes easier to declare independence …

Strategic high: The Hindu Editorial on India-U.S. ties and strategic cooperation
1 year, 6 months ago

Strategic high: The Hindu Editorial on India-U.S. ties and strategic cooperation

The Hindu  

The just concluded state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States is undoubtedly a new gambit by both sides to propel their strategic cooperation to an unprecedented level, while staying short of turning treaty allies. The announcement for potential joint manufacture of General Electric Aerospace’s F414 engines in India by GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to power …

India US partnership G2 For Indo-Pacific In Making Jaswant Singh and Strobe Talbott Did Groundwork For This Day after Pokharan nuclear test US sanctions
1 year, 6 months ago

India US partnership G2 For Indo-Pacific In Making Jaswant Singh and Strobe Talbott Did Groundwork For This Day after Pokharan nuclear test US sanctions

ABP News  

If the Biden-Modi summit on June 22 has succeeded in taking the India-US global strategic partnership to a "limitless sky", further solidifying the bilateral relationship and almost attaining ally-like ties, the credit should go to the then US deputy secretary of state Strobe Talbott and India's former external affairs minister Jaswant Singh, who recommended measures for reconciliation in the aftermath …

India and US Forge Strong Partnership, Affirming Vision for the Future
1 year, 6 months ago

India and US Forge Strong Partnership, Affirming Vision for the Future

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden at the White House, India and the United States together “affirmed a vision of their being among the closest partners in the world — a partnership of democracies looking into the 21st century with hope, ambition, and confidence” and their “Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership anchored …

India, U.S. cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement
1 year, 6 months ago

India, U.S. cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement

The Hindu  

Affirming a vision of the U.S. and India as among the closest partners, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the diverse partnership between the two nations will serve the global good. The U.S.-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership are anchored in a new level of trust and mutual understanding and enriched by the warm …

‘India-US ties one of most defining relationships in 21st century’: Joe Biden hosts PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

‘India-US ties one of most defining relationships in 21st century’: Joe Biden hosts PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden, after welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday, said the relationship between the USA and India is one of the most defining relationships in the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with President Joe Biden during a State arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday. Asserting …

India like U.S. is vibrant democracy, both will continue working on bilateral ties: White House
1 year, 6 months ago

India like U.S. is vibrant democracy, both will continue working on bilateral ties: White House

The Hindu  

India like the U.S. is a vibrant democracy and the two nations are going to continue to work on their bilateral relationship, the White House said amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit. So we are going to continue to work on this bilateral relationship between these two vibrant, relevant, strong, and influential democracies in the world to improve the …

‘Most Important Bilateral Relationship’: US Hopes to Solidify India Ties with PM Modi's State Visit
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Most Important Bilateral Relationship’: US Hopes to Solidify India Ties with PM Modi's State Visit

News 18  

A top White House official said on Tuesday he hoped a state visit this month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “consecrates” the relationship with India as the most important for the US in the world. Kurt Campbell, President Joe Biden’s top official for the Indo-Pacific region told a Washington-based think tank India was playing a “critical role” globally and not …

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh and US defence secretary Gen. Lloyd Austin on Monday discussed the transfer of technology by America’s General Electric to domestically manufacture engines for fighter aircraft, as well as Chinese aggression in the region and concerns over the transfer of Western technology to Pakistan which can be misused. The General Electric collaboration with state-owned Hindustan …

Relationship with India is important and needs to be built, says White House
1 year, 8 months ago

Relationship with India is important and needs to be built, says White House

Live Mint  

Washington: US president Joe Biden believes that America’s relationship with India is important and needs to be built, his spokesperson said, noting that the administration continues to engage with senior Indian officials on human rights issues. The Press Secretary was responding to a question on the White House announcement earlier in the day about the Official State visit of Prime …

A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties
1 year, 9 months ago

A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties

The Hindu  

The next six months are going to be crucial for India-U.S. ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to head to the U.S. in June, and U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to visit India for the G20 summit later this year. The U.S. may want India to change its stance on the Ukraine crisis, while India may seek to …

Bilateral relationship of US-India is most important in 21st century, says White House official Kurt Campbell
1 year, 9 months ago

Bilateral relationship of US-India is most important in 21st century, says White House official Kurt Campbell

India TV News  

US-India bilateral relationship : Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific today, highlighted the strong bilateral relations between India and US at an event of the Center for New American Security. Campbell said that the India-US relationship "is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States in the 21st century. "We just concluded discussions …

US want to deepen global strategic partnership with India
1 year, 10 months ago

US want to deepen global strategic partnership with India

Live Mint  

The US on Thursday has reiterated that India is a global strategic partner of America. The statement came by US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price while replying on the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to India and his audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, he further added, “But ultimately these are decisions that India and Pakistan …

U.S. has deepened and strengthened its relationship with India: Official
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. has deepened and strengthened its relationship with India: Official

The Hindu  

The United States has deepened and strengthened its relationship with India, a senior State Department official said Tuesday. Assistant Secretary of State for the Political-Military Bureau, Jessica Lewis, also said India is an incredibly important country in the region. "We have deepened and strengthened our relationship with India, the largest democracy in the world, an incredibly important country in the …

'You heard from PM Modi...': US on Ukraine war as Antony Blinken lands in India
1 year, 10 months ago

'You heard from PM Modi...': US on Ukraine war as Antony Blinken lands in India

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Monday underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “this is not the time of war” statement made last year during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. US State Department spokesperson Ned Price commented on India's stand on Russia and its impact. Price further emphasised the importance …

India Is A Global Strategic Partner Of United States: US State Department
1 year, 10 months ago

India Is A Global Strategic Partner Of United States: US State Department

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Biden administration on Monday said that India is a global strategic partner of the United States, as Secretary of State Tony Blinken left for New Delhi to attend a host of key conferences including the G-20 foreign ministers' meeting. "We share a vision with India of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and India is a key partner …

India is a global strategic partner of U.S., says official
1 year, 10 months ago

India is a global strategic partner of U.S., says official

The Hindu  

India is a global strategic partner of the United States, the Biden administration said on February 27 as Secretary of State Tony Blinken left for New Delhi to attend a host of key conferences including the G-20 Foreign Ministers' meeting. "We share a vision with India of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and India is a key partner of ours …

US Looking Forward To Continue To Develop, Foster Relationship With Indian Military: Pentagon
1 year, 10 months ago

US Looking Forward To Continue To Develop, Foster Relationship With Indian Military: Pentagon

ABP News  

New Delhi: The United States of America is looking forward to continuing to develop and build relationship with the Indian military, said Pentagon Press Secretary, as quoted by ANI. Admitting that India and the US enjoy a good partnership, Pentagon Press Secretary, US Brigadier General Pat Ryder said on Friday, "US and India enjoy a good partnership. "Alongside our international …

US to do everything to support India to make its G20 presidency a success: Official
1 year, 10 months ago

US to do everything to support India to make its G20 presidency a success: Official

India Today  

The US is looking forward to doing everything it can to support India’s work to make its G20 presidency a success and Secretary of State Antony Blinken would attend the crucial meeting of the foreign ministers of the grouping next week in New Delhi, a senior official has said. We look forward to doing everything we can to support India’s …

‘Not looking to sanction India, our relations are most consequential’: U.S.
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Not looking to sanction India, our relations are most consequential’: U.S.

The Hindu  

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried on Wednesday said that the U.S. is comfortable with the approach India has taken in buying oil from Russia and added that her country is not looking to sanction New Delhi as the relations between the two countries are most consequential. While responding to a media query regarding …

India-U.S. relationship not as strong as it needs to be: Indian-American lawmaker
1 year, 11 months ago

India-U.S. relationship not as strong as it needs to be: Indian-American lawmaker

The Hindu  

The relationship between India and the U.S. has not been as strong as it needs to be, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has said, vowing that he will work to strengthen economic ties that benefit both countries and help enhance cooperation between their people. I think, the United States and India each will benefit by having strong mutual relationships: a relationship …

India important partner of choice for US: Biden admin
1 year, 11 months ago

India important partner of choice for US: Biden admin

India TV News  

India is an important partner of choice for the United States, the Biden Administration has said ahead of the crucial visit of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for talks with the top American leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan. “India is an important partner of choice for the United States in a number of spaces, and that includes trade cooperation,” …

Russia Ties Will Not Impede India’s Growing US Partnership
2 years ago

Russia Ties Will Not Impede India’s Growing US Partnership

The Diplomat  

India’s external affairs minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited Moscow a week before joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 summit in Bali. India benefits economically from its ties to Moscow and its military purchases from Russia are a legacy of the United States’ Cold War alliance with its South Asian adversary, Pakistan. The United States may not like India’s …

Differences Between India And Pakistan Need To Be Addressed, US Ready To Assist As Partner
2 years ago

Differences Between India And Pakistan Need To Be Addressed, US Ready To Assist As Partner

ABP News  

A constructive dialogue between India and Pakistan is for the betterment of the people of the two countries, the United States has said and reiterated that its relationships with either of them is not zero-sum. Each of them is indispensable to the United States and to the promotion and the pursuit of the shared goals that we have with India …

Mutual benefit: On India-U.S. cooperation on trade
2 years, 2 months ago

Mutual benefit: On India-U.S. cooperation on trade

The Hindu  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to India last week highlights the renewed focus in the U.S. on strengthening economic ties with Asia’s third-largest economy and ‘one of America’s indispensable partners’. Ms. Yellen’s visit also highlights the opportunities and challenges in the bilateral economic relationship, especially as the current dispensation in Washington moves to mend the ruptures caused by the Trump …

Economic, financial ties a critical part of U.S.-India partnership, says Yellen
2 years, 2 months ago

Economic, financial ties a critical part of U.S.-India partnership, says Yellen

The Hindu  

The United States is committed to strengthening our bilateral economic relationship with India and to deepening our level of cooperation and collaboration, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in her opening remarks at the Ninth U.S.-India Economic and Financial Partnership Meeting on November 11, 2022. India will continue to rely on close cooperation of the United States to address the …

U.S. to work with India on its transition away from Russia, says Biden Administration
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. to work with India on its transition away from Russia, says Biden Administration

The Hindu  

The Biden administration is committed to work with India on its transition away from Russia, the White House has said. When it comes to India's relationship with Russia, the U.S. has consistently made the point that it is a relationship, that developed and was cemented over the course of decades, really came to be during the Cold War at a …

India has substantial, time-tested ties with Russia: S Jaishankar after meeting Lavrov in Moscow
2 years, 2 months ago

India has substantial, time-tested ties with Russia: S Jaishankar after meeting Lavrov in Moscow

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India has substantial and time-tested ties with Russia and both nations have been trying to find ways to expand this relationship and make it more durable. " Our objective now is to fashion a balanced, mutually beneficial and long-term engagement in the backdrop of increasing economic cooperation," Jaishankar said during talks …

We want to be the partner of choice for India: U.S. defence official
2 years, 2 months ago

We want to be the partner of choice for India: U.S. defence official

The Hindu  

“We want to be the partner of choice for India,” said a senior U.S. defence official on Wednesday while stating that they are the best partner when it comes to sharing high-end technology and next-generation equipment in the backdrop of India diversifying its military arsenal from heavy dependence on Russia. My focus is on how to take that forward,” said …

U.S. partnering with India to enable it play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific: senior Pentagon official
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. partnering with India to enable it play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific: senior Pentagon official

The Hindu  

The U.S. wants to make sure that it is partnering with India in its defence modernisation plans and to better enable it to play a "broader stabilising role" in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, according to a senior Pentagon official. “As India is taking a look at how it accelerates its own defence modernisation, in order to expand the role that …

US partnering with India to enable it to play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific region: Pentagon
2 years, 2 months ago

US partnering with India to enable it to play 'broader stabilising role' in Indo-Pacific region: Pentagon

Firstpost  

The US will partner India to help New Delhi play a “broader stabilising role” in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, a senior defence official from the Pentagon has said. Washington: The US will partner India to help New Delhi play a “broader stabilising role” in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, a senior defence official from the Pentagon has said. “As India is …

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