Trump wants India-Pak tensions to de-escalate, says White House
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump wants tensions between India and Pakistan to “de-escalate as quickly as possible”, the White House said on Friday. That message has been conveyed to both sides by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is doubling up temporarily as the president’s national security adviser. “The president has expressed […]
Trump-Putin call ‘going well’, says White House
Washington, March 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin have been on the phone for more than an hour and the White House said “the call is going well”. A readout of the call will be issued later. The two leaders are expected to discuss the US plan for a 30-day […]
US to prioritise defence, energy sales to India: White House
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) The US will seek to prioritise and boost defence and energy sales to India, senior White House officials said Thursday previewing a meeting later in the day between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The officials also said the two leaders will build on the accomplishments of the American […]
