strategic partnership
USISPF Chief Calls for Resolution in US-India Trade Negotiations Before November Deadline
Oct 09, 2025 08:59 pm CST
Mukesh Aghi, President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, discusses progress in trade negotiations while criticizing the 50% US tariff on Indian goods as counterproductive. With both nations working to finalize a deal before November, Aghi highlights the complex balance between geopolitical concerns, H-1B visa fees, and the enduring $200 billion trade relationship, emphasizing the need to move from "rhetoric to resolution" before the upcoming ASEAN summit.
PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to President Putin, Anticipates Hosting Him at Upcoming India-Russia Summit
Oct 07, 2025 09:43 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 73rd birthday during a phone call, discussing bilateral progress and expressing eagerness to welcome Putin to India for the December India-Russia annual summit, reinforcing their nations' special strategic partnership.
25 Years of India-Russia Strategic Partnership: Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Future Cooperation
Oct 04, 2025 09:27 am CST
India celebrates 25 years of strategic partnership with Russia as MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlights the "special, privileged" relationship. Both nations seek to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, and technology, with Russian President Putin expected to visit India in December to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Putin Defends India's Right to Purchase Russian Oil Despite US Pressure
Oct 03, 2025 10:17 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases, praising PM Modi as a "balanced and wise leader" while highlighting their special bilateral relationship. Putin emphasized that India's oil imports are purely economic decisions and affirmed that India would never allow itself to be humiliated by foreign demands, as the nations prepare to celebrate 15 years of strategic partnership.
Russia Confirms India-Russia Economic Ties Remain Strong Despite US Sanctions on Oil Trade
Sep 28, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed at the UN General Assembly that India-Russia economic relations face no threat from US tariffs on Russian oil imports. Highlighting their "particularly privileged strategic partnership," Lavrov noted upcoming high-level meetings and expressed full respect for India's sovereign foreign policy decisions under PM Modi's leadership.
Putin Praises Modi's Independent Foreign Policy and India's Remarkable Economic Growth During Strategic Call
Sep 27, 2025 11:08 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and India's outstanding economic performance during a significant phone conversation. Putin highlighted India's pursuit of an independent, sovereign policy while achieving the highest economic growth rates among major global economies. This diplomatic exchange reinforces the special privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, which has remained a cornerstone of India's foreign policy since 2000.
Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani Endorses India-EU Free Trade Agreement Finalization at UN Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 07:20 pm CST
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani met with Indian officials S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal at the UN General Assembly, expressing strong support for finalizing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The meeting underscores the growing strategic partnership between Italy and India, with Tajani planning a future visit and announcing a 500 million euro support measure for Italian exporters. The EU remains India's second-largest trading partner with bilateral trade reaching EUR 120 billion in 2024.
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods: MEA Responds to Trump's Remarks on India-Russia-China Relations
Sep 06, 2025 01:59 am CST
The Ministry of External Affairs has responded to US President Trump's remarks about India, Russia and China following the SCO Summit, emphasizing the importance of US-India bilateral relations despite recent 50% tariffs imposed on Indian goods. The MEA spokesperson highlighted ongoing military exercises and diplomatic engagements while reaffirming India's commitment to maintaining independent foreign relations.
Former Biden Officials Urge Restoration of US-India Strategic Partnership Amid Rising Tariff Tensions
Sep 05, 2025 11:16 am CST
Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell emphasize the critical importance of the US-India relationship despite current trade tensions under the Trump administration. They warn that deteriorating relations could benefit China strategically and propose a five-pillar approach to strengthen the partnership through technology sharing, security cooperation, and aligned policies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Opinion | Trump Has Miscalculated That India Is A Softer Target Than China
Aug 29, 2025 04:44 pm CST
True, India's trade volume with the United States is far smaller than China's, leading Washington to perhaps assume that New Delhi could be pressured easily. But the consequences are proving to be far more political in nature than economic.