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US Softens Tone, Says Naval Op Routine , We Value India s Partnership US Softens Tone, Says Naval Op Routine , We Value India s Partnership The US values India s partnership on a wide range of issues, including regional security, a Department of Defense spokesperson has said.
The US Navy s 7th Fleet conducted the operation off the Lakshadweep coast last week.
New Delhi:
The United States has further toned down the discord over a naval operation carried out by that country within India s maritime exclusive economic zone (EEZ) last week. The exercise, which did not have India s permission, was conducted off the Lakshadweep coast and had rankled India which immediately registered its opposition via diplomatic channels.
Updated Apr 14, 2021 | 09:39 IST
The Destroyer USS John Paul Jones on April 7 conducted a Freedom of Navigation Operations in Indian waters to challenge India s “excessive maritime claims”. US seeks to sink differences with India over warship passage
Washington: Amid spiraling tension between India and the US over the passage of America’s warship through Indian waters, Washington sought to sink differences with New Delhi, saying it values its partnership with India.
The passage of the US warship for a naval operation, through India s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the Lakshadweep coast, without prior consent last week has triggered discord between the two countries with New Delhi immediately registering its opposition through diplomatic channels.
US Dials Down Tension Over Warship Passage Through India s Exclusive Zone US Dials Down Tension Over Warship Passage Through India s Exclusive Zone John F Kirby, the Pentagon Press Secretary, has said that the Destroyer USS John Paul Jones conducted innocent passage through waters off the Maldives, indicating that military manoeuvres had not been carried out.
New Delhi had expressed its concern to Washington.
New Delhi:
The United States has sought to dial down differences with India on the passage of a US warship through India s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Arabian Sea, which had taken place without New Delhi s permission on April 7.
Updated Apr 11, 2021 | 09:24 IST
The US Navy on April 7 conducted a freedom of navigation operation in Indian waters without prior consent to challenge India s “excessive maritime claims”. US defends warship passage through India sans consent
New Delhi: The United States has defended the passage of its American warship through the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the Lakshadweep Islands, without prior consent, calling the move consistent with international law .
The US Navy on April 7 conducted a freedom of navigation operation in Indian waters without prior consent, drawing a reaction from India, which on Friday said it has conveyed concerns to Washington through diplomatic channels.