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Jaishankar Flags US 'Lack of Empathy' on India's Terror Concerns, Calls Out New Trade Template
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concerns over the US approach to Pakistan, stating a lack of understanding of India’s security priorities could impact bilateral ties.
- •Jaishankar highlighted terrorism emanating from a neighboring country as one of India’s primary security concerns, emphasizing India has faced deliberate, decades-long terrorism.
- •He noted a shift in Washington’s trade approach, describing it as a ‘new trading template’ involving one-to-one deals and broader renegotiation.
- •Jaishankar stressed that if a partner does not fully appreciate India's primary concerns, it clearly affects the relationship.
- •Despite challenges, India aims for an upward trajectory in its relationship with the US, acknowledging the need to address issues like terrorism and trade differences.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted a lack of empathy and understanding from the US regarding India's security priorities, particularly concerning terrorism originating from a neighbouring country. He also pointed out a shift in Washington's trade approach toward one-to-one deals and broad renegotiation.
Jaishankar described the US trading approach as a new template centered on individual, one-to-one country negotiations and a comprehensive renegotiation of terms.
Jaishankar stressed that terrorism remains one of India's primary security concerns, stemming from a conscious policy by a neighbour over decades. He warned that a lack of appreciation or empathy for this deep-seated issue from partners like the US creates problems for bilateral relations.
