US President Joe Biden extended his congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his recent electoral victory. In a phone call, Biden praised strengthen US-India friendship and discussed upcoming plans for cooperation, including visit of his national security adviser to India.
United States has expressed eagerness to collaborate with India in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This sentiment reflects the deepening ties between two nations, driven by shared concerns about China’s increasing influence.
Despite these shared interests, concerns about human rights have been raised, particularly regarding treatment of minorities in India. US has emphasized its commitment to addressing these concerns openly with New Delhi while acknowledging the importance of their partnership.
Call between Biden and Modi did not specify the date of upcoming visit by US national security adviser. However, participants expect to focus discussions on shared priorities, including technology and other areas of cooperation.
Recent events, such as discovery of assassination plots against Sikh separatists in Canada and US, have strained relations between the two. Both incidents involved allegations linking Indian government officials to plots, raising questions about accountability and consequences.
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While India has expressed concerns and pledged to investigate the allegations, political analysts suggest that US may tread carefully in its public criticism due to its strategic interest in India as a counterweight to China.
Trudeau Responds to Biden’s Message
In response to congratulatory message from Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also extended his best wishes to Modi, emphasizing the importance of advancing ties based on principles of human rights, diversity, and rule of law.
Overall, while congratulatory messages highlight the strengthening of diplomatic ties between US, Canada, and India, underlying concerns about human rights and accountability underscore complexities of relationship in the face of geopolitical challenges.