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Economic Times
4 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Committed to move forward in ties with US based on mutual respect, shared interests: India
Despite recent trade tensions with the US, India expresses optimism for continued bilateral relations based on mutual respect and shared interests. The robust India-US defense partnership remains a crucial element, with a significant military exercise planned for August in Alaska. India dismissed the US State Department's human rights report, citing its biased assessment and misunderstanding of India's democratic framework. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India on Thursday hoped that its relationship with the US will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests, in remarks that came amid strain in ties between the two countries following President Donald Trump slapping 50 per cent tariff on Indian Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said that the India-US defence partnership remains an important pillar of the ties, adding an important military exercise between the two sides is scheduled for August."We remain focused on the substantive agenda that our two countries have committed to and we hope that the relationship will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests," he was responding to questions on the future of India-US relations at his weekly media briefing."India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values and robust people-to-people ties. This partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges," he ties between India and the US are reeling under some strain because of Trump's tariff imposing a reciprocal tariff of 25 per cent on India, Trump slapped an additional 25 per cent duties on Indian goods for its continuing purchases of Russian crude the last few months, India and the US held several rounds of negotiations for a bilateral trade deal but it could not be sealed in view of sharp divergences in certain critical areas including agriculture and bilateral trade between India and the US was around USD 130 billion last year and there was a projection of upward mobility in the said the India-US defence relations remained defence partnership, "underpinned by foundational defence agreements", is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership, he robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains, he noted."We are expecting a US Defence Policy Team to be in Delhi in 21st edition of the joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' is also expected to take place later this month in Alaska," Jaiswal said."Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Inter-sessional meeting at the working-level towards the end of the month," he added."As far as the question of defence acquisition is concerned, the procurement processes continue as per established procedures," Jaiswal said, rejecting reports that India has paused purchases of military hardware from the a separate query on the US state department's annual human rights report criticising India, he said such reports are a "mix of imputations, misrepresentations and one-sided projections that demonstrate a poor understanding of India's democratic framework, pluralistic society and robust institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights.""We do not attach any credence to such biased assessments. We remain focused on advancing human rights for our people through inclusive governance and development," he said.
New Indian Express
9 hours ago
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- New Indian Express
India hopes US ties will progress despite tariff tensions: MEA
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday hoped that its relationship with the US will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests. New Delhi's comments came amid escalating tensions between the two countries after President Donald Trump slapped 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. "India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. This partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges, he said. "We remain focused on the substantive agenda that our two countries have committed to and we hope that the relationship will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests," he said. Jaiswal was asked about the future of India-US ties in the wake of tariff tensions. The MEA spokesperson suggested that the defence ties between the two countries remained robust. "The India-US defence partnership, underpinned by foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership," he said. This robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains, he noted.. "We are expecting a US Defence Policy Team to be in Delhi in mid-August. The 21st edition of the joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas is also expected to take place later this month in Alaska," Jaiswal said. "Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Intersessional meeting at the working-level towards the end of the month," he added.
Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Economic Times
India-US ties ‘weathered challenges, stronger than ever,' says MEA
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says India-US ties are anchored in shared values and have 'weathered challenges.' Defence cooperation remains a key pillar, with a US Defence Policy Team visiting Delhi in mid-August and the Yudh Abhyas military drill set for Alaska later this month. Talks for a 2+2 meeting are also underway. Show more 03:14 01:40 02:16 02:06 04:40 03:00 02:55 03:26 03:18 04:28 03:35 01:44 05:12 03:39 31:56 01:18 03:22 03:45 04:57 02:32 04:12 03:42 05:28 10:08 12:50 03:53 03:01 01:59
NDTV
10 hours ago
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- NDTV
"Weathered Many Challenges": India Hopes Ties With US Will Move Forward
India, days after the massive tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, declared that the relations between the world largest and the oldest democracy were based on "substantive agenda" on which it would remain focussed. "We hope that the relationship will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests," the foreign ministry said today. The imposition of 50 per cent tariff within a month in two tranches and what many saw as the bullying stance of the US over Russian oil imports by India, had raised concern that the India-US partnership -- cultivated over 25 years and three US administrations -- might decline. On the occasion, the government had said the US action was "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable" and that India would take "all actions necessary to protect its national interests" - a hardening of stance that had added to concerns about India-US ties. The ministry, though, played down the tariff issue today, pointing out that "India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties". "This partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges," it pointed out. It also underscored that the India US defence partnership is a "robust cooperation strengthened across all domains". India, it said, is expecting a US Defence Policy Team to be in Delhi in mid-August. The 21st edition of the joint military exercise - Yudh Abhyas is also expected to take place later this month in Alaska. Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Intersessional meeting at the working-level towards the end of the month, the ministry said. Last week, before a parliamentary committee led by Congress's Shashi Tharoor, the foreign ministry had pointed out that the ties with US were multi-dimensional and should not be seen through the prism of trade. The US was helpful in facilitating the deportation of Tahawur Rana to India, it supported the resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council after the Pahalgam Terror Attack, designated The Resistance Front - a Lashkar-e Taiba front that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack -- as a terrorist organisation, sources had quoted foreign secretary Vikram Misri as pointing out. The ministry also said that India is hopeful of continuing the negotiations on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement - that has completely been overshadowed by the tariff row.
