The Biden administration emphasized India’s significance as a strategic partner, affirming that the relationship is expected to remain unchanged. Responding to questions regarding criticisms and concerns over democratic issues in India, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated India’s status as the world’s largest democracy and an essential ally of the United States. Despite recent tensions, including issues like the Sikh separatist movement and remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the bilateral relationship between the two countries continues to grow, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Official State Visit to the White House last year.
Biden Administration Reaffirms Importance of U.S.-India Strategic Partnership
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