Washington, The United States will continue to view India as a strategic partner and maintain a robust dialogue with the country, the Pentagon said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia, which Joe Biden's administration has expressed your concerns.
"India and Russia have had a relationship for a long time. From the United States' perspective, India is a strategic partner with whom we continue to engage in a full and frank dialogue that includes its relationship with Russia. Regarding the summit of NATO This week, of course, like you, the world is focused on that," Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at a news conference here.
"But I don't think anyone will be surprised if (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin tries to portray this visit in a way that seeks to somehow demonstrate that he is not isolated from the rest of the world. And the crux of the matter "Ie, President Putin's chosen war has isolated Russia from the rest of the world and has come at a great cost," he said, responding to questions about Modi's visit to Russia.
"Their war of aggression has come at a great cost and the facts bear this out. So we will continue to view India as a strategic partner. We will continue to maintain a robust dialogue with them," Ryder said.
"He (Putin) doesn't seem so isolated with the leader of the world's largest democracy in Moscow, hugging him right now," one journalist said.
"I would also like to note that the Prime Minister recently met the Ukrainian President and offered assurances that India will continue to do everything in its power to support a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine," Ryder said.
"I think we are confident that India will support efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and convey to Mr. Putin the importance of adhering to the UN charter and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.
"India and Russia have had a relationship for a long time. From the United States' perspective, India is a strategic partner with whom we continue to engage in a full and frank dialogue that includes its relationship with Russia. Regarding the summit of NATO This week, of course, like you, the world is focused on that," Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at a news conference here.
"But I don't think anyone will be surprised if (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin tries to portray this visit in a way that seeks to somehow demonstrate that he is not isolated from the rest of the world. And the crux of the matter "Ie, President Putin's chosen war has isolated Russia from the rest of the world and has come at a great cost," he said, responding to questions about Modi's visit to Russia.
"Their war of aggression has come at a great cost and the facts bear this out. So we will continue to view India as a strategic partner. We will continue to maintain a robust dialogue with them," Ryder said.
"He (Putin) doesn't seem so isolated with the leader of the world's largest democracy in Moscow, hugging him right now," one journalist said.
"I would also like to note that the Prime Minister recently met the Ukrainian President and offered assurances that India will continue to do everything in its power to support a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine," Ryder said.
"I think we are confident that India will support efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and convey to Mr. Putin the importance of adhering to the UN charter and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity," he added.
