Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly countered US objections to the Russia-India trade alliance. He said India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war was predictable in view of the security challenges posed by its neighbors. America wants to understand this.
"India is an ally of the United States. But that friend should not be weak. We should not be weak, "said Minister Sitharaman. We have thus sent an indirect signal to India to stay away from actions that weaken it. India wants to be strong friends with the liberal world. However, she made it clear in an interview with Bloomberg in Washington that Russia needed help to protect its borders.
We understand, but ..Traveled to the United States to attend the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. Nirmala Sitharaman returned. However, the minister said he understood the US stance. "India has always wanted to be friendly. If America also wants a friend .. that friend should not be weak. We have to stay strong where we are geographical, "he said. She said India wanted friendship with the EU from the West, but needed Russia's cooperation on border issues.
The Minister recalled the border security challenges facing India. He also mentioned tensions with China on the northern border during the Corona epidemic. He recalled the border tensions with Pakistan on the western border. In the wake of the Ukraine-Russia tensions, the West and the United States are urging Russia to stay away from arms and oil deals, but India is pursuing trade deals.
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