United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised India’s decision to ban 59 Chinese applications. (Proceedings)
Washington:
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the recent clashes “started” by the Chinese military against India in eastern Ladakh are the latest examples of the “unacceptable behavior” of the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
He also praised India’s decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, which he says are “security risks” for the Indian people.
“It is important that democracies like ours work together, especially as we see more clearly than ever the true scope of the challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Our infrastructure projects, our supply chains, our sovereignty, and the health and safety of our People are all at risk. If we are wrong, “Pompeo said in his virtual opening address at the annual ‘India Ideas Summit’ of the United States Indian Business Council.
“The recent clashes started by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are just the latest examples of the unacceptable behavior of the Chinese Communist Party. We were deeply saddened by the deaths of 20 members of the Indian service. I am confident that with our concerted efforts, we can protect our interests, “he said.
He said he was happy to report that India is a “growing defense and security partner of the United States, in the Indo-Pacific and around the world,” he said.
Affirming that the United States has never further supported India’s security, he said that New Delhi is also an important partner and a key pillar of US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy.
“We work closely together to make sure that the choice of the global intellectual property organization was won by someone who respects property rights. It seems pretty basic.”
Pompeo said the so-called quad compilation understood that the United States, India, Japan and Australia had been revived. “India is also part of a group of like-minded nations that I have regularly convened to promote shared interests,” he said.
He also noted that the United States also invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the next G-7 summit, where leaders will advance the web of economic prosperity.
Pompeo said India has an opportunity to attract global supply chains away from China and reduce its dependence on Chinese companies like telecommunications, medical supplies and others.
“India is in this position because it has earned the trust of many nations around the world, including the United States,” he said.
“We also had to work with India to advance the blue network, an initiative to promote the development of high-quality and transparent infrastructure,” he said, adding that this effort is crucial to adopt because free markets are the best way to take to the people of poverty.
India has seen that in its own recent past, he added.
The United States Secretary of State said it is an especially vital truth to remember today because the private sector will be indispensable and will overcome the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic that started in Wuhan, China.
“But as I said last year to achieve these valuable goals, India will need to foster an environment that is more open to increased trade and investment. I know this is possible because Indians and Americans share a spirit of hard work and entrepreneurship, and I am sure that our association is getting stronger, “said Pompeo.
The United States, he said, wants a new era of ambition in its relationship with India.
“We don’t just interact bilaterally. We see each other for what we are great democracies, global powers and very good friends. India is one of the few trusted like-minded countries whose leaders I regularly call on. Advice and collaboration on issues spanning continents “Pompeo said.
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