National Security Council spokesman John Kirby indicated that the U.S. will press India on its Russian oil and arms purchases during Modi's state visit.
- Jun 21, 2023, 12:00 PM CDT
Aside from the issue of Russian oil and arms, further discussions are expected to center around global health, emerging technologies, climate change, and human rights issues.White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said there will be “deliverables” on the defense cooperation front when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington later this week, but declined to provide details.
Kirby suggested the meeting would focus more on U.S.-Indian ties than on India’s relationship with Russia. Additionally, he praised India’s adherence to the price cap on Russian oil, which he said “has proven effective” in both keeping the supply stable while simultaneously limiting revenues flowing to the Russian state. Kirby said he hopes India will continue to buy within the price cap to limit Moscow’s war funds.
"I don't think this type of perception is widespread in the U.S.," he said in the interview."I think India’s position is well known and well understood in the entire world. The world has full confidence that India’s top-most priority is peace."
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