US not attending Modi inauguration

[nForce]

WASHINGTON: The United States Wednesday welcomed hopes of better ties between India and Pakistan as Indian prime minister-elect Narendra Modi invited Pakistan's premier Nawaz Sharif to his swearing-in, which the US said it will not attend.

"Broadly speaking, we welcome increased engagement between India and Pakistan and their leaders and other... leaders in the region," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

More dialogue between the two neighbors "is a positive step," Psaki added. But she revealed that as in past years Washington was not planning to attend the inauguration set for Monday.

"We don´t have any plans to send a representative from the United States. It´s standard for events and inaugurations in India, so it should come as no surprise," she told reporters.

Ties between Washington and New Delhi have chilled in recent months after the arrest of an Indian diplomat in New York on charges of abusing her maid.

And the election of the Hindu nationalist Modi has also posed a headache for Washington, which controversially refused him a visa to visit the United States in 2005 when he was chief minister of Gujarat.

The refusal stemmed from allegations he turned a blind eye or worse to anti-Muslim riots in the western state three years earlier.

Both President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have congratulated Modi on his election.

In a messages sent to Kerry on his Twitter account, Modi talked about strengthening "relations between our 2 vibrant democracies in the years to come."

US not attending Modi inauguration - thenews.com.pk

Were they invited ?

 

[godofwar]

Were they invited ?

Obama ko pta tha ki usko visa nhi milega...issiliye woh nhi aaya

 

[joekrish]

Who is bothered about the US of A, as long as Nawaz ji is comming we and our media are happy.

 

[jaunty]

As India becomes stronger, US will begin its containment of India to prevent India from dominating South Asia. Then Pakistan will become one of America's primary allies in containing India. America will never let any power to dominate its region. China Russia, India and Brazil are all threats to American dominance. US will switch partners at the snap of the fingers. India is day dreaming if you think America will allow India to rise up and challenge American dominance in South Asia and do nothing about it. America cares about preserving American dominance and only India has the size to challenge American power and has independent foreign policy. Pakistan will never challenge American dominance as its too small.

Pakistan has always been a US ally. Even now they have the status of major non NATO ally.

 

[JanjaWeed]

Were they going to gatecrash the party? 'cause there was no invitation sent to anyone outside SAARC countries. It's really funny how Pakistani media is trying to come out with these kinda 'feel good' & self satisfying reports!

 

[jaunty]

This news report is beyond stupid.

 

[JanjaWeed]

This news report is beyond stupid.

& it's from that Geo group media. Trying to make up for the lost goodwill with domestic audience!

 

[cheekybird]

PDF pe thik hai! teri aadate aisi hi rahi to Shadi ke baad Saas ( MIL) se badi galiyan khayegi !!

Don't worry abhi tuk nahin di wese bhi hum Pathan gali nahin dete Haina @Imran Khan

 

[Rahul9090]

All is well: US eager to engage with Modi, welcome him to Washington - The Times of India

 

[cheekybird]

How about this one Bro ?

Apki is behn ko dark chocolate nahin pasand

This news report is beyond stupid.

Yes I know,US doesn't want to attend,how stupid

 

[Tshering22]

Pakistan has always been a US ally. Even now they have the status of major non NATO ally.

Man, if there is one thing you must know it is that being an ally or enemy to the US makes no difference. You are better off as an enemy than as an ally. Because being allies means total destruction guaranteed, in some time.

 

[dray]

Which one?

Which one do you like?

 

[IND151]

WASHINGTON: The United States Wednesday welcomed hopes of better ties between India and Pakistan as Indian prime minister-elect Narendra Modi invited Pakistan's premier Nawaz Sharif to his swearing-in, which the US said it will not attend.

"Broadly speaking, we welcome increased engagement between India and Pakistan and their leaders and other... leaders in the region," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said.

More dialogue between the two neighbors "is a positive step," Psaki added. But she revealed that as in past years Washington was not planning to attend the inauguration set for Monday.

"We don´t have any plans to send a representative from the United States. It´s standard for events and inaugurations in India, so it should come as no surprise," she told reporters.

Ties between Washington and New Delhi have chilled in recent months after the arrest of an Indian diplomat in New York on charges of abusing her maid.

And the election of the Hindu nationalist Modi has also posed a headache for Washington, which controversially refused him a visa to visit the United States in 2005 when he was chief minister of Gujarat.

The refusal stemmed from allegations he turned a blind eye or worse to anti-Muslim riots in the western state three years earlier.

Both President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have congratulated Modi on his election.

In a messages sent to Kerry on his Twitter account, Modi talked about strengthening "relations between our 2 vibrant democracies in the years to come."

US not attending Modi inauguration - thenews.com.pk

Only the representatives of SAARC are invited for inauguration.

 

[trident2010]

Why to invite US? Only SAARC is invited.

 

[pakdefender]

ahahahahah .... slap on the face of the lanati

india should send divyani kobrdage to united states , she will put US back its hole , or was it the other way around the last time