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US Ambassador Garcetti Assures Pannun Case Won't Disrupt 'Historic Era' in India-US Relations
Garcetti said the relationship could manage such incidents and added that actually they are a kind of litmus test whether the relationship can stand strong. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, he said the operations at the embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs and also the Indian Embassy in Washington were not affected despite the investigation proceeding against the operatives.
US 'deliberately' kept South Korean President Moon Jae-in out of the 2018 Trump-Kim summit: Ex-official
Ortagus said that the US was just making sure that first and foremost, it would put its interests above all others. This, she said, was what she termed "America first foreign policy in action." She emphasized that while the US values its alliances, there are times when the country needs to be independent to protect its interests. Excluding Moon, she added, was because he was seen as one who would be too willing to make concessions to North Korea, contrary to the tougher posture the US would want to adopt.
UNGA votes to override US veto and elevate Palestine's observer status to special
The resolution had 143 votes in support, including from the influential nations India, France, China, Russia, and Japan. On the contrary, nine nations, including the US and Israel, voted against it, while 25 countries, including the UK, Canada, and several European members, abstained. It was in defiance of the US's lone veto of the Palestine bid for full observership in the Security Council last month.
UK Expels Russian Defense Attaché for Undeclared Espionage
In a statement, the UK Home Office has announced a series of measures designed to send a tough, uncompromising message to Russia.
Indian Diplomat Cautioning Against Sikh Separatist Actions in Canada Signals 'big red line'
Sanjay Kumar Verma, the Indian High Commissioner to Canada, made these remarks in his first public address since the arrest of three Indian nationals accused of involvement in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, as reported by CTV News.
China's Chief Diplomat Highlights: 'Negative factors' up in relationship with US
Amidst the gradual restart of dialogues between the two nations, a senior Chinese diplomat sounded the alarm bells that there has been a surge in "negative factors that harm China-U.S. relations." Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, told reporters in Beijing on Friday that China had a legitimate right to strive for development, which has been unfairly impeded. He underlined that the two nations were at a critical juncture, either to stabilize relations or slip further down the slope.
US Affirms India's Strategic Partnership and Democratic Standing
In response to inquiries about potential democratic regression in India, Miller reaffirmed India's status as a key democratic entity and a strategic partner for the United States, expressing confidence in the enduring nature of this relationship.
China Reports 'positive progress' in Border Dispute Resolution Talks with India
Ning's statements echoed the sentiments expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who underscored the urgency of addressing the prolonged situation along the borders. Modi emphasized the importance of fostering positive and constructive bilateral engagement to restore peace and tranquility in the region.
'Sound & stable' China's Perspective on Stable India-China Relations: Insights from Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
In his interview, Prime Minister Modi underscored the importance of India's relationship with China, stressing the need for addressing ongoing border tensions promptly to restore normalcy in bilateral interactions. He emphasized that maintaining stability and harmony between the two countries is crucial not only for their own well-being but also for the broader region. Modi expressed optimism that through constructive engagement at diplomatic and military levels, India and China can establish and maintain peace along their borders.
U.S. Urges India and Pakistan to Pursue Dialogue and De-escalate Tensions: Official Stance
Addressing media reports regarding alleged Indian government involvement in cross-border operations, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller maintained a neutral stance, refraining from commenting on the accusations. However, he reiterated the US position of encouraging both nations to pursue peaceful resolutions through dialogue, rather than escalating tensions further.
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