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"We have been intentional about exempting oil and gas- energy sector- from sanctions imposed on Russia. The fact that India continues to seek oil and other forms of energy from Russia- isn't something that runs afoul of sanctions that have been imposed," he added.
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In a new travel advisory issued on Friday, the US State Department reduced the India Travel Advisory Level to 2 on a scale of one to 4 with the latter being the highest.
When asked a question about Jaishankar's comments, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said, "Well, we don't view our relationship with Pakistan, and on the other hand we don't view our relationship with India as in relation to one another."
US terms meeting with Taliban 'candid and professional', says Taliban will be judged on its actions
Blinken spoke with S Jaishankar and discussed developments in the war-torn country.
Taking note of India and China's peaceful resolution, the US administration has welcomed the ongoing efforts of both countries soon after they started de-escalating their troops in eastern Ladakh saying it would continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution.
Taking a note of the US State Department's comment over farm laws, the Ministry of External Affairs thanked Washington for acknowledging steps taken by India for the development of the agricultural sector.
The US State Department officially dismissed the Chinese claim on India’s Arunachal Pradesh. This development came as a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing border standoff between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The recently released US State Department document on 1971 Indo-Pak war throws light on hitherto hidden aspects of the war that saw emergence of Bangladesh on the world scene.
The United States on Tuesday approved to sell six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters worth USD 930 million or around Rs 62 billion to India. Notably, the United States government has cleared the deck for New Delhi to purchase six Apache AH-64E choppers which will give a major boost in defence sector of India as it is emerging as the world power. The agreement has been passed to the US Congress for approval and if no US lawmaker raises an objection, the contract will go ahead.
The recent attacks in Afghanistan are proof that safe havens and supporters of terrorism are still active Pakistan and therefore it should be isolated. This was said by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during the joint press conference with the United States secretary Rex Tillerson who visited New Delhi to expand strategic ties with India.
US and its ally Israel have pulled out of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization) over its 'anti-Israel bias'. The US stated that the move was made on the back of 'need for fundamental reforms at the UNESCO'.
