China's aggression & LAC standoff on Blinken's India agenda as US officials tour Asia
China ’s rise and its aggressive international ambitions, together with the continuing Line of Actual Control (LAC) standoff in Ladakh. It will probably be amongst key gadgets on US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken ‘s agenda when he meets his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and NSA A Okay Doval on Wednesday. Jaishankar is predicted to appraise Blinken concerning the present state of affairs alongside the LAC, together with the disengagement course of, in keeping with individuals conversant in the matter. The large image of China’s inter…
US striving to become India's 'first choice' in Defence Solutions: Senior Pentagon official
WASHINGTON: The US is striving to become India's "first choice" in defence solutions, a top Pentagon official has said, noting that America's defence sales to the country has grown "exponentially" over the last 10 years, from nil to over USD 20 billion this year. "Promoting acquisition and sustainment initiatives with key international partners like India remains a top priority of mine," Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M Lord said on Tuesday. " US Defence sale…
China should respect India's sovereignty as it is very sensitive to its own: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
In the midst of growing unease in their ties, India today asked China to respect its territorial sovereignty and said its ascent should not be seen as a threat to China 's rise. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar also criticised Pakistan for "blocking" SAARC, saying the regional grouping has become "ineffective" due to insecurity of one member nation. Calling terrorism the most "pervasive and serious" threat to international security, he rued lack of coherence in dealing with the menace globally, adding…
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