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US will have to keep in mind broad strategic ties with India: Navtej Sarna

Though Trump's policy on China is likely to continue, the sharp rhetoric will be missing, says Navtej Sarna, former ambassador to the US and high commissioner to the UK

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Navtej Sarna, former ambassador to the US and high commissioner to the UK

Aditi Phadnis New Delhi
The new Joe Biden administration is expected to boost US-India ties further. Though Trump’s policy on China is likely to continue, the sharp rhetoric will be missing, says Navtej Sarna, former ambassador to the US and high commissioner to the UK, in an interview with Aditi Phadnis. He also says the matter of defence procurement from Russia will require “constant tending”. Edited excerpts:

How do you read President Joe Biden's speech and his subsequent Executive Orders, including the promise to reform the visa regime including H1-B, in the context of relations with India? Will his stated commitment of fostering democracy