In a recent joint communication with Russian President Putin after Goa conference, PM Modi received unconditional support for his uncompromising stand against terror and successful post Uri surgical strike by Indian commandos in POK. But it needed strong talking and Modi’s undoubted diplomatic skill to win over Putin whose recent adventure; joint army exercise with Pakistani army drew diplomatic rebuff from India in no uncertain term. PM Modi also told Chinese President Xi that their two nations could not afford to go soft on terror, no matter from where it originates. But as usual Modi received lukewarm support from China, refusing to condemn Pakistan by name or mention terror mastermind Masood Azar already sanctioned by U N Security Council. Then no one expected China to act differently.
Perhaps Putin’s support was assuaged, assured by $24 billion “Defence and Energy” deals signed by two nations, India’s strong performing economy, cornerstone of Modi’s policy, with liberal investment by Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, Britain with EU support and India’s policy to encourage “Make it in India” will play a significant part in India’s advancement on international stage, although how America will interact with India under “President Hilary Clinton” if she becomes President after November election, as fiduciary Hilary is perceived to be unfriendly to Modi and India. No wonder American Hindu organizations, perhaps erroneously are backing Donald Trump.
Bhupendra M. Gandhi
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