RSS, US arms lobby complicate India-China ties: KaratOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat has accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the US arms lobby of creating complications in India-China relations. "There has been a revival of the bogey of the threat from China among sections of the corporate media and strategic experts," Karat said in an article written on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the People's Republic of China Thursday.
Bring Mumbai attack culprits to justice, US tells PakistanOctober 1st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The United States has asked Pakistan to bring the culprits of the November 2008 Mumbai massacre to justice as soon as possible, adding that it would always encourage talks between India and Pakistan to ensure peace in the region. "We certainly have encouraged and continue to encourage Pakistan to fully investigate the Mumbai attacks, and even more importantly, bring those responsible before their judicial system," Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Philip Crowley said.
US pushing Pakistan to punish Mumbai terror attackersSeptember 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Describing India and Pakistan as two very important countries, the United States says it is encouraging Islamabad to fully investigate and bring those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. "Well, we certainly have encouraged and continue to encourage Pakistan to fully investigate the Mumbai attacks, and even more importantly, bring those responsible before their judicial system," a State Department spokesman told reporters Wednesday.
Geithner says G-20 nations broadly support US plan to promote more balanced growthSeptember 24th, 2009 Geithner expresses optimism for deal on growthPITTSBURGH — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the United States has a lot of support from other Group of 20 nations to move toward more balanced global growth. Geithner expressed optimism that the G-20 leaders meeting in Pittsburgh will endorse the broad outlines of a U.S.
BJP demands white paper on India-China tiesSeptember 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Noting an "ominous" rise in Chinese incursions into the Indian territory, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday asked the government to bring out a white paper on the "ramifications of India-China relationship". "The BJP demands that the government of India should immediately bring out a white paper on the entire ramifications of India-China relationship, including the improvement and the strengthening of the infrastructure of our preparedness at the borders," said party spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad.
India closely monitoring Chinese activities along Arunachal: KrishnaSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Downplaying incursions into Indian territory, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said India was closely monitoring the Chinese build-up along Arunachal Pradesh.
No nation has suffered more from terrorism than India: KerryJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States has said that India has been the biggest sufferer of terrorism, and that it sincerely wants to help New Delhi overcome the crises and stabilize the region. Inaugurating a confirmation hearing for Timothy Roemer, who has been nominated as new US Ambassador to India, Democrat Senator John Kerry pointed out that militancy has affected India more than any other country, and that the United States sincerely wants to help India to address the menace.
Oz Foreign Minister defends Dalai Lama meeting in DharamshalaJuly 5th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has maintained that the Australian parliamentary delegation's decision to meet the Dalai Lama in India was entirely appropriate despite Chinese condemnation. "This is a reflection of Australia's democratic strengths.
Clinton seeks to upgrade ties to 'US-India 3.0'June 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turned to computer speak as she called for an "upgrade" in the US-India relationship to a new version she dubbed "US-India 3.0". Speaking before the US-India Business Council and an audience that included representatives from offshore outsourcing companies, Clinton said the US-India relationship needs an "upgrade".
We need 'US-India 3.0' in ties: Hillary ClintonJune 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton turned to computer speak as she called for an "upgrade" in the US-India relationship to a new version she dubbed "US-India 3.0". Speaking before the US-India Business Council and an audience that included representatives from offshore outsourcing companies, Clinton said the US-India relationship needs an "upgrade."
She dubbed this new version of their relationship "US-India 3.0" saying finally, "I want to put us in the solutions business."
"We find ourselves at the beginning of a third era.
US-India relationship is a good-news story: HillaryJune 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US-India relationship is "a good-news story" that's "going to get even better," says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "In a world where, let's admit it, frankly, the headlines can get depressing, our relationship with India is a good-news story," she said speaking at the US-India Business Council's (USIBC) Synergies Summit here Wednesday.
India, China competition is not adversarial, says Indian envoy (Lead)June 12th, 2009 MACAU - Competition between India and China for global markets is not adversarial and there is overarching consensus across India's political spectrum that a well-balanced relationship with China is vital to India, said Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao. Rao was delivering the keynote address at the Global Business Forum here, organised as part of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend which sees the glamour of Bollywood combine with the business of entertainment.
India to continue to improve relations with China: PMJune 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India will continue to partner with China on the global stage and strengthen its relations with the Asian power, but at the same time not compromise on its territorial integrity, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday. In a speech in parliament, Manmohan Singh said that China was a strategic partner with which India has a multi-lateral partnership, including a large trading relationship.
Sino-Indian seminar in Beijing to boost cooperationMay 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Around 100 officials and scholars from China and India have gathered in Beijing to discuss how to boost cooperation between the two Asian giants. "Dragon and elephant have danced together in recent years," Feng Zuoku, vice president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said at the start of the seminar.
Merkel congratulates Manmohan, lauds his 'well-balanced politics'May 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his Congress party's decisive victory in the elections and lauded him for his 'well-balanced politics' and diplomatic skills. In her telephone call Tuesday, Chancellor Merkel emphasised Manmohan Singh's role in his party's victory in parliamentary elections, German federal government spokesperson Ulrich Wilhelm said in a statement.
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