The outgoing US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has expressed confidence on growing India US ties, & that American side is committed to GE deal. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibbal, on extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman involved in 26/11 terror attack, Garcetti said, "we will see justice serviced". He spoke on India importing Russian energy, Bangladesh, his legacy. On his legacy he said,'I have been working hard to the very end' pointing, visa wait time has reduced. Watch in for more insights!

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<p>US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that the United States had encouraged India to purchase Russian oil to stabilise global commodity prices. Speaking at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations last week, Ambassador Garcetti stated, "They brought Russian Oil because we wanted somebody to buy Russian oil at a price cap, that was not a violation. It was the design of the policy because as a design of the commodity we didn't want the price of the commodity to go up, they fulfilled that."</p>

<p>The Ambassador's comments show a U-turn in US policy towards Russian energy imports by India. In the aftermath of the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US publicly urged countries, including India, to reduce their dependence on Russian energy sources. The then US deputy NSA Daleep Singh had visited Delhi in early 2022 during which he warned of "consequences" if India continued to increase its imports of Russian energy. He made the remarks at a select press briefing.</p>

<p>Evidently, this stance was reinforced in April of the same year when the White House explicitly advised India against accelerating or expanding its imports of Russian energy.<br />
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has also repeatedly acknowledged the pressure exerted on India to refrain from purchasing Russian oil. During an address in Amritsar last week, Jaishankar highlighted the economic implications, stating that if India had yielded to this pressure, petrol prices would have surged by at least Rs 20 per litre.</p>

<p>At the Council on Foreign Relations address, Ambassador Garcetti also underscored the enduring bond between the US and India, describing it as a "loyal relationship." He emphasised the deep people-to-people connections, he said, "Everybody that is in power there (in India), has family, has studied, served in the US. It is smart power advantage'"</p>


US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that the United States had encouraged India to purchase Russian oil to stabilise global commodity prices. Speaking at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations last week, Ambassador Garcetti stated, "They brought Russian Oil because we wanted somebody to buy Russian oil at a price cap, that was not a violation.

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that the United States had encouraged India to purchase Russian oil to stabilise global commodity prices. Speaking at an event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations last week, Ambassador Garcetti stated, "They brought Russian Oil because we wanted somebody to buy Russian oil at a price cap, that was not a violation. It was the design of the policy because as a design of the commodity we didn't want the price of the commodity to go up, they fulfilled that." The Ambassador's comments show a U-turn in US policy towards Russian energy imports by India. In the aftermath of the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US publicly urged countries, including India, to reduce their dependence on Russian energy sources. The then US deputy NSA Daleep Singh had visited Delhi in early 2022 during which he warned of "consequences" if India continued to increase its imports of Russian energy. He made the remarks at a select press briefing. Evidently, this stance was reinforced in April of the same year when the White House explicitly advised India against accelerating or expanding its imports of Russian energy. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has also repeatedly acknowledged the pressure exerted on India to refrain from purchasing Russian oil. During an address in Amritsar last week, Jaishankar highlighted the economic implications, stating that if India had yielded to this pressure, petrol prices would have surged by at least Rs 20 per litre. At the Council on Foreign Relations address, Ambassador Garcetti also underscored the enduring bond between the US and India, describing it as a "loyal relationship." He emphasised the deep people-to-people connections, he said, "Everybody that is in power there (in India), has family, has studied, served in the US. It is smart power advantage'"

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti: ‘Wanted India to buy Russian oil to stabilise prices’

Will India buy F-16 jets? US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told WION that as of now 'anything is on the table'. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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<p>US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that 'anything is on the table'&nbsp;when asked to comment about a report mentioning that a US committee has recommended India's name to be included in the&nbsp;West-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).</p>

<p>Speaking to WION exclusively on Tuesday, the US envoy said that it was up to New Delhi to decide whether it wants to join the military alliance, asserting that the Asian country is one of Washington’s closest allies. He said&nbsp;that regardless of India's decision, New Delhi and Washington will remain united together.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">“Anything is on the table. It's up to India to decide what makes the best sense for them,” Garcetti told WION.</p>

<p dir="ltr">“We have deepened our defence cooperation, unimaginable some 30 to 40 years ago. (We are) Leaning in further with India than some of our closest allies to make it safe.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">“I know one thing, whether it's the Quad or the Indo-Pacific, we are united together,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Eric Garcetti on India-US relations and PM Modi's June visit to the US</strong></h2>

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<p dir="ltr">When asked about the different stances taken by India and US with regard to the Ukraine situation, Garcetti said, “I know India knows about borders and sovereignty. It has affected India in economic terms. We will continue talking.”</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>US committee on India’s inclusion</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">The talk about including India in the 30-member military alliance gained prominence following a recommendation by the United States Congressional Committee on CCP (Chinese Communist Party) to add New Delhi as a member.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The recommendation comes a month before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the US. The suggestion was made to win the “strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party”.</p>

<p dir="ltr">“Winning the strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party and ensuring the security of Taiwan demands the United States strengthen ties with our allies and security partners, including India. By including India in Nato Plus, security arrangements would build upon the US and India’s close partnership to strengthen global security and deter the aggression of the CCP across the Indo-Pacific region,” stated the Select Committee in the recommendations released on Wednesday.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The committee is headed by chairman Mike Gallagher along with ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi.<br />
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US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that 'anything is on the table' when asked to comment about a report mentioning that a US committee has recommended India's name to be included in the West-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that 'anything is on the table' when asked to comment about a report mentioning that a US committee has recommended India's name to be included in the West-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Speaking to WION exclusively on Tuesday, the US envoy said that it was up to New Delhi to decide whether it wants to join the military alliance, asserting that the Asian country is one of Washington’s closest allies. He said that regardless of India's decision, New Delhi and Washington will remain united together. “Anything is on the table. It's up to India to decide what makes the best sense for them,” Garcetti told WION. “We have deepened our defence cooperation, unimaginable some 30 to 40 years ago. (We are) Leaning in further with India than some of our closest allies to make it safe.” “I know one thing, whether it's the Quad or the Indo-Pacific, we are united together,” he added. Eric Garcetti on India-US relations and PM Modi's June visit to the US When asked about the different stances taken by India and US with regard to the Ukraine situation, Garcetti said, “I know India knows about borders and sovereignty. It has affected India in economic terms. We will continue talking.” US committee on India’s inclusion The talk about including India in the 30-member military alliance gained prominence following a recommendation by the United States Congressional Committee on CCP (Chinese Communist Party) to add New Delhi as a member. The recommendation comes a month before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the US. The suggestion was made to win the “strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party”. “Winning the strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party and ensuring the security of Taiwan demands the United States strengthen ties with our allies and security partners, including India. By including India in Nato Plus, security arrangements would build upon the US and India’s close partnership to strengthen global security and deter the aggression of the CCP across the Indo-Pacific region,” stated the Select Committee in the recommendations released on Wednesday. The committee is headed by chairman Mike Gallagher along with ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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‘Anything is on the table’: US envoy Eric Garcetti to WION on India’s chances of joining NATO Plus