Aware of India’s sensitivity to criticism of its rights record, Austin said at a news conference that it was normal to have 'those kinds of discussions’ with America’s partners.
Lloyd Austin held wide-ranging talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and said India is an increasingly important partner amid rapidly shifting international dynamics.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called on PM Narendra Modi on Friday and conveyed the Biden administration’s strong desire to strengthen Indo-US defence ties
Conversations with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and NSA Jake Sullivan underlined that India and the US were uniquely positioned to work closely on regional and global issues
The statement comes after India purchased the S-400 missile defence system from Russia despite a warning from the Donald Trump-administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions.
We have been engaged with India, shown our moral support and made sure there's a peaceful resolution and de-escalation of the situation, an official said
A policy document says Joe Biden's presidency will reinstate DACA, remove the 'Muslim ban', increase global refugee admissions under immigration reform.
India has been pushing for reforms of the United Nations, including the Security Council, stating that its composition doesn't reflect the current realities.