
US State Department spokesman Ned Price
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Amidst the controversy over the BBC documentary, the statement of the US State Department has come to the fore. US State Department spokesman Ned Price said that we support free press in the world and understand the importance of democratic principles like freedom of expression, religion that strengthens democracy.
Indo-US ties deepen
Ned Price outlines the diplomatic relationship between the US and India and describes India’s democracy as a vibrant one, saying that we look at everything that binds us together, and we look forward to strengthening all those elements are what bind us together. He also emphasized the fact that the partnership that the US shares with India runs exceptionally deep and that the two nations share values that are common to American democracy and Indian democracy.
Rishi Sunak defends PM Modi
Last week, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi and distanced himself from the BBC documentary series, saying he did not agree with the characterization of his Indian counterpart. Sunak made these comments on the controversial documentary raised by Pakistan-origin MP Imran Hussain in the British Parliament.
Demand for regional stability in South Asia
Ned Price said that we have long sought regional stability in South Asia. Our relations with India and Pakistan stand on their own and we do not see them as a zero sum. But the pace, scope and character of any talks between India and Pakistan is a matter between the two countries.
Sharif had expressed his desire to hold talks with India
Recently, in an interview given to a media organization of UAE, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif had expressed his desire to hold talks with India. However, the Prime Minister’s Office there later said that talks were not possible without rolling back India’s 2019 steps in Kashmir. Hitting back at Sharif’s remarks, India said it always wanted normal neighborly relations with Pakistan but such relations should have an environment free of terror and violence. India has been saying that it wants normal neighborly relations with Pakistan and has been insisting that the onus lies on Islamabad to create an environment free of terror and hostility for such an engagement.
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