India-US dialogue focus of foreign secretary visitSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The renewed architecture of India-US bilateral dialogue and preparations for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's State visit to the US in November were the focus of a day of hectic diplomacy by Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao. Rao Monday met Deputy Secretary of State James B.
US diplomat: Kyrgyz air base deal will help maintain stability in region near AfghanistanJuly 12th, 2009 US says Kyrgyzstan base deal will boost securityBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — A new agreement allowing the U.S. to maintain its air base in Kyrgyzstan for Afghan operations will help to ensure stability across Central Asia, a top American diplomat said Sunday.
India, US to begin reprocessing talks before July-endJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Amid reports of differences over nuclear issues, the US Thursday said it was committed to its civil nuclear deal with India and would begin negotiations on a crucial repreocessing agreement before the end of July. We are determined ro follow our obligations.
US pitches for restarting India-Pakistan dialogueJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Pitching for resumption of the India-Pakistan dialogue, the US Thursday said it is pressing Islamabad to take firm and urgent action against extremists and terrorists operating in its territory. "US has welcomed better relations between the two countries.
Obama writes to 'absolutely critical country' India (Lead)June 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Underscoring the importance of working closely with India, "an absolutely critical country" in the region, US President Barack Obama has despatched a personal letter to New Delhi through a top envoy. "We consider India an absolutely critical country in the region," the US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, said Wednesday disclosing the despatch of the "presidential letter" through US Undersecretary of State William Burns.
Obama tells Manmohan he wants to deepen India-US tiesJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - US President Barack Obama is committed to broadening and deepening relations with India, according to a letter from him given Thursday to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. US Undersecretary of State William Burns handed over the communication from Obama to the prime minister.
US hopeful of signing end-user agreement with India soonJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Upbeat about the defence ties between India and the US, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns Thursday said Washington was hopeful of soon signing a contentious end-user verification agreement relating to military hardware. There is an enormous scope for expanding defence relationship.
India, US discuss Pakistan amid speculation on Manmohan-Zardari meet (Roundup)June 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Keeping its options open about resuming the dialogue with Pakistan, India Tuesday conveyed to the US that Islamabad's continuing inaction against the 26/11 perpetrators hobbles any effort to normalise their ties. New Delhi and Washington also sought to begin a new phase of their strategic partnership.
No plans for special envoy for Kashmir: USJune 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States says it would support more dialogue between India and Pakistan but has ruled out the appointment of a special envoy to deal with Kashmir that Islamabad contends is the key issue with New Delhi. "No, there's - there are no plans to that effect," State Department Spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters Tuesday when asked if there was any prospect of a special envoy to be appointed specifically for Kashmir.
India a major foreign policy priority: US (Lead)June 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Describing India as a major foreign policy priority and a crucial global partner, a senior US diplomat Wednesday underlined an ambitious agenda for the next phase of strategic partnership between the two countries that were transformed by the landmark nuclear deal last year. "President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have sent me with one message that India is a major foreign policy priority for the US.
India is very important to us: USJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Obama administration has said it would to "work really hard" to strengthen ties with New Delhi as part of a strategic set of priorities, saying India is very important to the United States as the world's largest democracy. "This region of the world is very important to us.
Burns begins India visit Wednesday, Pakistan high on agendaJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India will convey its concerns over Pakistan's "inaction" against the perpetrators of the Mumbai carnage when US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns comes here Wednesday on a four-day visit that will prepare the ground for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit here in July. Burns will be the first senior US official to visit New Delhi for formal talks during the second tenure of the Manmohan Singh government.
India, US, work to tie up loose ends of military purchasesJune 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A draft for a model end use agreement for all military purchases made by India from the US may come up for discussion during US Under Secretary for Political Affairs William Burns' visit to the country June 10-13, an official said Thursday. The US law demands on site inspection (of the equipments sold) which means that people entering our bases and forward areas which is unacceptable to us.
Hillary Clinton calls Krishna, discusses Burns' visitMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and the US Friday discussed their growing strategic ties when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rang up External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and congratulated him on assuming the office.
India's role in Afghanistan crucial, says BurnsMay 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Stating that India has a crucial role to play in rebuilding Afghanistan, a former top US official has said it would be a 'major mistake' to prevent New Delhi from contributing to the development of the war-ravaged country at the insistence of Pakistan. 'I don't think we can afford to turn down assistance from great countries like India.
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