'Lack of empathy over terror concerns': Jaishankar explains what weighs on India-US ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over a perceived lack of empathy from the US regarding India's long-standing issues with cross-border terrorism. He also noted that trade negotiations between the two nations remain complex due to fundamental differences in their economic structures.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing diplomatic friction between India and the US, suggesting that security and trade disagreements could hinder the deepening of their strategic partnership.
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday flagged a lack of “understanding or appreciation or empathy” in the US towards India’s concerns over cross-border terrorism, saying the issue has affected bilateral ties.Speaking at the Asia Society in New York after the conclusion of the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week, Jaishankar said terrorism remains a key concern for India, given its experience of cross-border attacks over several decades.“Terrorism emanating from its neighbour is one of India’s primary concerns, and if this is not fully appreciated by New Delhi's partners, it impacts bilateral ties,” Jaishankar said, in an apparent reference to India-US relations amid closer engagement between Washington and Islamabad.“What for us in India is particularly important is the issue of terrorism...
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