Speaking before House Foreign Affairs Committee, diplomat Donald Lu did, however, assert that US did not see major defence deals or discussion on technology during Modi's visit to Russia.
Speaking at the 2024 Aspen Security Forum Saturday, the US National Security Advisor also said Russia as a 'junior partner' to China 'won't be a reliable friend to India' going forward.
India in 2016 inked inter-governmental agreement with Russia for 4 frigates, a follow-on of Talwar-class vessels. Contract was signed in 2018. The 2nd could be delivered in 2025.
The US wants a deeper security partnership with India. New Delhi is plainly uncomfortable with this and therefore dictating the pace like it always has.
Miller's remarks came in response to a media query on PM Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia, which the Ukrainian President termed as a devastating blow to the peace efforts.
On 21 April 1975, Godhra MP and founding member of Swatantra Party spoke in the Lok Sabha during a debate on defence expenditure and purchase of arms. 'We have been, especially since the last war with Pakistan, shopping round the world.'
US Deputy Secretary is said to have spoken to Indian foreign secretary in early July, hoping that Modi-Putin meet might be rescheduled to avoid coinciding with NATO summit.
The just-concluded NATO summit, seen as the pinnacle of the West’s alliance-based outlook, created an interesting contrast with India’s adept multi-alignment diplomacy.
Despite NATO’s fulminations against Russia, Ukraine’s entry into NATO or EU is unlikely. It's futile then to expect India to persuade Putin to agree to a ceasefire.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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