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First Post
a day ago
- Business
- First Post
Rubio hails India-US ties as he extends warm wishes on Independence Day
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday released a statement wishing India on its Independence Day. In the statement, Rubio hailed strong ties between the 'world's largest and oldest democracies'. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, The meet with Jaishankar was Rubio's first as secretary of state. Image Courtesy: @DrSJaishankar/X Amid strained ties, the US Department of State released a statment, wishing India on its 78th Independence Day. On Friday, the department released a statement hailing the strong ties between the 'world's largest and the oldest democracies.' In his wishes, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that India and the US share a vision in the Indo-Pacific region and a partnership across different sectors. 'On behalf of the United States, I extend our congratulations and warm wishes to the people of India as they celebrate their Independence Day on August 15,' Rubio said in a statement on Friday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The historic relationship between the world's largest democracy and the world's oldest democracy is consequential and far-reaching. Our two countries are united by our shared vision for a more peaceful, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region.' 'Our partnership spans industries, promotes innovation, pushes the boundaries of critical and emerging technologies, and extends into space,' the statement further reads. Rubio insisted that both nations should work together to overcome the modern challenges that the world currently faces. 'Working together, the United States and India will rise to the modern challenges of today and ensure a brighter future for both our countries,' Rubio averred. India-US ties remain strong amid tensions India-US ties have deteriorated significantly after Trump announced nearly 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods. The White House argued that the tariffs were imposed because India purchased Russian oil amid the ongoing Ukraine war, with senior officials in the Trump administration accusing India of helping Russia in the conflict. While economic ties between the two nations have witnessed a strain, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday underlined the importance of defence ties between India and the United States, terming them as a key component of the overall bilateral relationship. 'The India–US defence partnership, underpinned by foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership,' MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing on Friday. 'This robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains. 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. Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Intersessional meeting at the working level towards the end of this month,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, on the recent Human Rights report issued by the US State Department, Jaiswal reiterated India's strong objection, saying such assessments were 'a mix of imputations, misrepresentations and one-sided projections' that showed 'a poor understanding of India's democratic framework, pluralistic society and robust institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights.' Jaiswal also noted that no decision had yet been taken on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would attend the United Nations General Assembly next month.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- 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.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
'Weathered many challenges': India stays the course in defence ties with US despite Trump's tariff tirade, bonhomie with Pakistan
The soldiers of the Indian Army and the US Army will also take part in the 21st edition of the 'Yudh Abhyas' – an annual drill – in Alaska from September 1 to 14.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India-US ties rooted in shared values, have weathered challenges: MEA
India and the United States (US) share a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and strong people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. During the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: 'This partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges, as we had said earlier, and we remain focused on the substantive agenda that the two countries have committed to, and we hope that the relationship will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests.' #WATCH | Delhi | On the India–U.S. partnership, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "The United States and India share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values and robust people-to-people ties. This partnership has weathered… — ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2025 The statement comes amid rising tensions between the two nations, with the US imposing 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports, including a 25 per cent penalty for Russian oil purchases. The levy could be reduced if India and the US reach a trade agreement, with the sixth round of negotiations scheduled for later this month. Tariff concerns linked to Russia-Ukraine conflict US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Wednesday that Washington may further increase the 25 per cent additional tariff rate on India if US President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska fails to make progress on Ukraine. Trump has accused India of funding Russia's war effort through purchases of discounted Russian crude. Defence cooperation remains a key pillar On defence ties, Jaiswal said the India-US defence partnership remains an important pillar of bilateral relations, underpinned by foundational defence agreements and strengthened across all domains. '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. Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 intersessional meeting at the working level towards the end of this month,' Jaiswal said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'India-US partnership weathered transitions': What MEA said ahead of Trump-Putin talks; announces 21st 'Yudh Abhyas' joint exercise in Alaska
File photo NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday expressed confidence in India-US ties amid tariff war, saying that the two nations have "weathered several transitions and challenges". This comes a day before Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's crucial meet, the outcome of which would impact India as it faces additional 25% tariffs because of it's continuous purchase of Russian oil. It further announced the 21st edition of the joint military exercise, 'Yudh Abhyas', expected to take place later this month in Alaska. "The United States and India 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, as we had said earlier, and we remain focused on the substantive agenda that the two countries have committed to, and we hope that the relationship will continue to move forward based on mutual respect and shared interests," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "The 21st edition of the joint military exercise - 'Yudh Abhyas' is also expected to take place later this month in Alaska. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain| search ads Find Now Undo Both sides remain engaged to convene the 2+2 Intersessional meeting at the working-level towards the end of this month," he added. He also informed that a US defence policy team is set to visit India in mid-August. "The India-US defence partnership, underpinned by foundational defence agreements, is an important pillar of the bilateral partnership. This robust cooperation has strengthened across all domains. We are expecting a US defence policy team to be in Delhi in mid-August," MEA said. This comes after New Delhi rejected a media report that claimed that India had put on hold talks for major defence purchases from the States. 'The news reports on India pausing the talks related to defence purchases with the US are false and fabricated. It is clarified that the various cases of procurement are being progressed as per the extant procedures,' defence ministry officials had said.
