April 19, 2024
3 mins read

Washington ‘eager’ to deepen ties with partners in India

State Department said US is eager to continue to deepen cooperation with partners in India, and “we are just going to let the election play out.”…reports Asian Lite News

US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Thursday that the US is eager to continue deepening and strengthening its cooperation with partners in India.

Asked about Lok Sabha elections in India and whether the US has sent any observers, Patel responded, “I am not aware of the United States sending any observers. We generally don’t in the case of advanced democracies like India.”

“We, of course, are eager to continue to deepen and strengthen our cooperation with our partners in India, and we are just going to let the election play out. I don’t have any assessment or comment to offer on that,” he aat a press briefing.

With the world’s largest democratic exercise underway in India, voters began exercising their franchise on Friday to elect 543 members of Parliament in a seven-phased election that is unparalleled in terms of its scale and logistics and covers every voter of the vast and diverse country.

On the tensions in Eastern Europe and Middle East, Vedant Patel said that US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Asked how the US and the international community can use Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s influence to end the ongoing war worldwide, Patel said, “Specifically, first in the context of Russia-Ukraine, if any country is interested in using its voice to further deter Russian aggression on the people of Ukraine, we certainly would welcome that. And in the current ongoing context in Gaza, any country that believes that they can play a positive role in helping us get to a release of hostages, helping us get additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and helping to defeat Gaza, they certainly should and are welcome to play that role.”

India has often articulated and clarified its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. Amid the military conflict, PM Modi has spoken multiple times to Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

In December last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “willing to do his utmost” to address the Russia-Ukraine issue through “peaceful means.” Putin said this at a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Russia.

Putin emphasised the positive stance of Prime Minister Modi on complex global developments, including the situation in Ukraine.

“We know the stance of Prime Minister Modi and we mentioned that repeatedly on many occasions. Well, his attitude towards some complex developments, including the flashpoints like…in Ukraine,” he noted.

Earlier in March, American media giant CNN published a report claiming that PM Modi averted a possible nuclear escalation between Russia and Ukraine amid the ongoing military conflict. The report stated that outreach from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other countries as well played an important role in dialling down the crisis. (ANI)

ALSO READ: US Diplomat Hails India’s Election as Democracy’s Maha Kumbh

Previous Story

Prince Harry renounces British residency

Next Story

‘We must start with fixing the immediate crisis in Gaza’

Latest from -Top News

Misri in Abu Dhabi, Terror Fight Tops Agenda

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance in Abu Dhabi…reports Asian Lite News Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday met Sheikh Nahyan bin

Ankara Cries Foul as India, Greece Grow Closer

This wave of disinformation reflects Turkey’s growing discomfort with a new defence alignment forming in South Asia and Europe….reports Asian Lite News Turkey is once again using misinformation as a strategic tool

China Applauds India’s Ship Rescue

The Chinese Embassy’s statement came after an explosion under deck was reported aboard MV Wan Hai 503 while it was en route from Colombo to Nhava Sheva….reports Asian Lite News China has

India, Switzerland Eye Trade Boost

Goyal on Monday commenced his official visit to Switzerland as part of a five-day tour during which, he will also visit Sweden to further strengthen trade ties….reports Asian Lite News Commerce and

India, Belgium Unite Against Terror

The External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to France, EU and Belgium from June 8 to 14 to further deepen India’s friendly relations …reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister
Go toTop

Don't Miss

‘G20 nations praise India’s digital public goods infra’

The Finance Minister said that easy to use for people

US raises concerns over Afghan problems

Although the fighting in the country has ended, serious human