New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lauded India as an ‘extraordinary success story,’ emphasising the positive impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on the relations with numerous ally countries, highlighting India’s pivotal role on the global stage.
During his address at the World Economic Forum, Secretary Blinken emphasised the enduring importance of democracy and human rights in the ongoing dialogue between India and the United States. He highlighted that the bilateral relations between the two nations have reached unprecedented heights, signalling a new chapter in their diplomatic ties.
“We see an extraordinary success story and we see the remarkable achievements that Prime Minister Modi has achieved moving forward under his watch that have materially benefited and positively affected so many of the allies. We also see our relationship between our countries that is in a new place at a new level. That’s been a very deliberate effort by both the Prime Minister and President Biden. At the same time, a constant and regular part of our conversation is the conversation about democracy and about human rights,” Blinken said.
He added, “When President (Biden) took office, he wanted to make sure that we put back into our foreign policy. These fundamental concerns about democracy, about human rights and we done that. We do it in different ways in different places. Because of the nature of relationship, we have with the country, with the government, it’s part of very sustain, very real conversation and the conversation that we have off course produces positive change.”
Blinken also commented on the recent Taiwan presidential elections which made China furious and reaffirmed US support for the status quo of the island country.
He said, “We see a very powerful affirmation of democracy. We congratulated the people of Taiwan. Our fundamental interest is the peace and stability is maintained. The Taiwan strait that any differences between Beijing and Taiwan resolved peacefully. One of the hailmark of success of the relationship between the United states and china since the establishment of diplomatic relations has actually with the management of the Taiwan issue. The premium we have had in maintaining the status quo.”
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“We See India As ‘Extraordinary Success Story’, Modi Govt Policies Benefited Allies”: US Secy Of State Antony Blinken
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