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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on U.S. Policy Towards India
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism held a hearing to discuss the current state of U.S.-India relations. The discussion focused on the strategic importance of the partnership, including economic and military cooperation, while addressing concerns regarding India's neutral stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This hearing establishes the official congressional record on U.S. diplomatic and strategic priorities regarding India, which impacts future foreign aid, defense partnerships, and international trade agreements.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of State
The agency is responsible for executing the foreign policy strategies discussed and providing testimony to the subcommittee.
Indian Government
The government is the subject of U.S. foreign policy review and diplomatic pressure regarding its stance on international conflicts.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 2, 2022, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- India is projected to become the world's most populous country within five years.
- India is currently the world's sixth-largest economy and the fastest-growing major economy as of 2021.
- India maintains the world's second-largest military by active personnel count.
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- India pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.
- The U.S. and India participate in the 'Quad' partnership to secure the Indo-Pacific region.
- India abstained from a United Nations vote regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- The hearing included written responses from Assistant Secretary Donald Lu to questions submitted by Senators Menendez, Young, Shaheen, Markey, and Van Hollen.
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