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"A very welcome development... reflects a lowering of temperature on the U
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former envoy Jawed Ashraf said Trump's positive remarks on Modi mark a "lowering of temperature" in US-India ties. He called it a welcome step but urged caution, noting tariffs remain and Trump's views can shift. Modi's restrained reciprocation showed India's consistent, measured approach
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"PM Modi responded in best diplomatic fashion to Trump's remarks": Former
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian said PM Modi responded "in the best diplomatic fashion" to Donald Trump's remarks but cautioned against taking Trump's statements as policy. He rejected US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim India would surrender on tariffs, calling Trump's reasoning "illogic
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"There is some hope of reconciliation with US, but uncertain": Former dipl
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat T.P. Sreenivasan said there are signs of a positive shift in US President Donald Trump's approach towards PM Modi, expressing cautious optimism about India-US ties while noting uncertainty due to Trump's unpredictability and his advisors' tough stance.
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Former diplomat KP Fabian backs PM Modi's stance against terrorism at SCO
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on cross-border terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.
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No need for knee-jerk reaction to every comment coming out of Washington:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna said India must maintain strategic autonomy amid global pressures, including US criticism of its Russian oil purchases. He urged not to react to every Washington comment, highlighting challenges in India-US ties while asserting India's rights to make
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"These relationships stand on their own": Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said Japan has been India's longstanding partner, citing its role in infrastructure projects like the Delhi Metro. On PM Modi's visit, he stressed that the strategic partnership with Japan "stands on its own" and must continue to deepen.
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"It's one step up in engagement...": Former diplomat Navtej Sarna on India
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, welcomed India and Canada naming envoys, calling it a step toward normal diplomatic engagement. He said the appointments allow proper analysis and engagement, signal willingness to engage, and do not mean giving up any core issues.
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"First positive signal that a thaw has indeed happened": Former diplomat V
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said appointing envoys by India and Canada is a positive step, marking the first signal of a thaw since PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit. He noted concerns remain but expressed hope for resumption of trade talks and improved ties.
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"Relationship with China improving since October 2024": Ex-diplomat Vikas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said India-China ties have improved since PM Modi met President Xi in October 2024. He stressed the need for disengagement at the border, resumption of flights, visas, and media access, adding relations must rest on mutual respect, sensitivity, and shared interes
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"US officials trying to put all kinds of pressure but we will not be dicta
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Swarup, who also served as the official spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs during his stint, was commenting on the remarks made by White House trade advisor Peter Navarro.
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"It is a serious setback but not exactly a disaster": Ex-diplomat Mahesh S
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev said US tariffs on Indian goods are a "serious setback but not exactly a disaster," warning textiles, gems, jewellery, and seafood exports will be hit hardest, while leather and footwear face limited impact.
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Trump needs to force Europe, Ukraine to agree on terms with Putin: Ex-dipl
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sikri noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that Ukraine must not move towards NATO membership and that territories claimed by Russia will not be returned.
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