On US diplomats' role in India-Pakistan ceasefire, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that there were multiple diplomatic talks with various countries, including US.
US vice-prez's remarks come at a time when Marco Rubio urged Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorists. America under Trump has laid responsibility of Pahalgam on Pakistan.
A researcher at the Shanghai Institute of International Studies argues that India has aligned itself with the US since the trade war began, seeking favourable terms to attract relocating industries.
In Jaipur, Vance rejected claims Trump sought to start a global trade war, characterising the tariffs announced earlier this month as an effort to 'rebalance' global trade.
A formal meeting between the US VP and the PM is scheduled for 6.30 pm Monday. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha Vance & their children, this marks Vance’s first trip to India.
Waltz was earlier expected to travel to India later this month. However, he may now travel in early May, or potentially even later. He has faced a turbulent few weeks.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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