Terming the India-US ties one of the most defining partnerships, several top Biden administration officials praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s commitment to this bond, calling him the “architect” of modern US-India relations.
Concluding his week-long visit to the United States, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday posted a video on social media platform X, sharing the highlights from his trip.
Hailing India's success in hosting the G20 summit this year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's approach towards the International summit was a success of the India-US partnership.
Stating that there is no limit to the India-US relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that today, New Delhi and Washington see each other as desirable, optimal, comfortable partners.
Lauding India’s G20 presidency for “bringing the wold together”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi managed to install new energy in sustainable development, green growth and digital delivery.
Emphasising that the Modi government has paid a lot of attention to the issues of the Sikh community, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the extremist elements are just a “small minority” and do not represent the entire community.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with the US Defence Industry at US-India Business Council and discussed about strategic convergence and technology collaboration.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the stand that India is ready to look at any information shared by the Canadian side regarding its allegations about the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Stating that he is aware of US’ reaction on the ongoing India-Canada row, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that both sides have articulated each other’s views on the matter.
Stating that India does not require lessons from others on the concept of freedom of speech, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar,in an apparent reference to Canada, said that freedom of expression should not extend to incitement of violence.
Highlighting incidents of threats, violence, and intimidation against Indian diplomats and missions in Canada, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar questioned whether the reaction would have been the same if a similar situation had occurred in any other country.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the ongoing problem with Canada has been there for some years because of the “permissiveness” by the government regarding terrorism, extremism and violence in the country.