US to continue talks with Venezuela despite jailing of opposition leader
The United States will continue diplomatic talks with Venezuela aimed at improving ties between the two countries despite its concerns about the recent sentencing of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez to nearly 14 years in prison, a State Department spokesman said on Friday.
Sep 12, 2015, 00:55 AM IST
Washington says waiting for China response on tech rule concerns
The Obama administration is waiting for China to respond to concerns raised about planned new rules pushing Chinese banks to purchase high-tech products from domestic vendors, a senior State Department official said on Monday.
Mar 03, 2015, 03:18 AM IST
John Kerry calls for global collaboration to fight terror
Calling on the world to join hands to defeat terror groups, US Secretary of State John Kerry Friday said this fight would ultimately be decided in classrooms and not in battlefields, as he recalled Mumbai while listing out places where terror strikes have taken place since 9/11.
Jan 23, 2015, 22:41 PM IST
US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: John Kerry
"For both India and the United States, investing in each other's success is frankly in both of our interests. It is really a smart, strategic bet for both the countries," he said.
Jan 12, 2015, 14:52 PM IST
John Kerry tours new Ford plant in western India
US Secretary of State John Kerry Monday toured a state-of-the-art $1 billion Ford Motor company plant due to open in western India, which will double the American automaker`s annual output in the country.
Jan 12, 2015, 14:14 PM IST
Kerry discusses Indo-US ties, economic growth with Modi
Days ahead of US President Barack Obama's India visit, Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed "ties between the world's oldest and largest democracies" with regard to economic growth and climate issues, among others.
Jan 11, 2015, 18:15 PM IST
John Kerry calls for greater Indo-US economic ties
Showering praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday called for greater Indo-US economic ties and said initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' can be turned into a win-win situation for the "planet as a whole".
Jan 11, 2015, 15:25 PM IST
Make in India win-win opportunity: John Kerry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" programme is a win-win opportunity for the world, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday.
Jan 11, 2015, 13:23 PM IST
John Kerry to focus on economic issues on India visit
As Secretary of State John Kerry headed to India ahead of President Barack Obama's historic visit on India's Republic Day, officials said economic relationship will be a big focus of his discussions.
Jan 10, 2015, 10:43 AM IST
Kerry to discuss Obama visit; strategic ties during India trip
US Secretary of State John Kerry will discuss with Indian leadership President Barack Obama's upcoming trip and aspects of bilateral strategic and economic relationship during his India visit over the weekend.
Jan 08, 2015, 15:26 PM IST
US to press India on trade row during Narendra Modi's visit
The United States said on Wednesday it will press India`s new prime minister to end his blockage of a global trade pact when he visits Washington this month, something that could dampen the mood of a trip aimed at revitalizing strategic ties.
Sep 18, 2014, 10:30 AM IST
India 'will honour' WTO trade deal pledge
"We are agreeing to everything done in Bali, we are not saying we are going to dishonour that commitment, we will honour that commitment," Sitharaman said.
Aug 16, 2014, 20:35 PM IST
India defends decision on failed global trade deal
India has defended its decision to scuttle a landmark worldwide trade deal, saying its farmers faced suicide and starvation if the government had backed down on its tough stand at the WTO.
Aug 05, 2014, 14:08 PM IST
US says India refusal on WTO deal a wrong signal
US Secretary of State John Kerry told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday that India`s refusal to sign a global trade deal sent the wrong signal, and he urged New Delhi to work to resolve the row as soon as possible.
Aug 01, 2014, 17:08 PM IST
Kerry tells India refusal to sign WTO deal sends wrong signal
A World Trade Organisation pact to ease trade collapsed on Thursday over India`s demands for concessions on agricultural stockpiling.
Aug 01, 2014, 13:07 PM IST
India must decide its role in global trade order: Kerry
As India has taken a tough stand at WTO, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said New Delhi must decide its role in global trade order.
Jul 30, 2014, 18:25 PM IST
Kerry presses India on WTO deal ahead of arrival
India and the United States have already clashed at the WTO, with Washington saying Delhi`s 11th hour resistance could kill a deal that could create 21 million jobs.
Jul 30, 2014, 13:08 PM IST
John Kerry leaves for India
It is the first cabinet-level between the Obama administration and the new Indian government led by Modi.
Jul 30, 2014, 09:27 AM IST
Modi's 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' is great vision: Kerry
Kerry will be in New Delhi to co-chair the fifth annual India US Strategic Dialogue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj.
Jul 29, 2014, 10:13 AM IST
Kerry praises 'Tata' for creating jobs in US
US Secretary of State John Kerry has praised Indian automobile giant 'Tata' for creating thousands of jobs in the United States.
Jul 29, 2014, 09:47 AM IST
