Biden is known to be a strong proponent of closer India-US ties since his days as a senator in the 1970s and played a key role in getting the approval of the Senate for the bilateral civil nuclear deal in 2008.
The Biden administration is likely to be pragmatic in its dealings with Pakistan, pressing Islamabad to act on terrorism related issues and support America’s endeavours for peace in Afghanistan, according to a former top Pakistani diplomat.
The Biden administration will support family-based immigration and preserve family unification as a core principle of the US’ immigration system, which includes reducing the family visa backlog, it said.
Jaishankar spoke of a “broadening of mindset in India that we think of the Gulf as our neighbourhood, changes we need to take to a higher level.”
The potentially successful result of the trial run can benefit the two nations by enhancing their economic connectivity which is critical for the region as South Asia is one of the world’s least connected regions
The MEA said a solution to the border row with China must be predicated on honouring all agreements and understandings without attempting to alter the status quo unilaterally
Comparative and contemporary learning are essential for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal to shape seamless and resilient transport connectivity: CUTS
China and Russia are seeking to act as key players to promote the narratives of emerging economies on issues of security and development
The threats from China to India and countries in Southeast Asia and the challenges in the South China Sea are going to dictate the allocation of defence resources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks the International Community