Diplomatic Editor @thewire_in. On the MEA beat. Principally interested in India's complex neighbourhood. 📭 devirupa@thewire.in
Oct 27, 2020 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
State department's transcript of opening remarks at 2+2 dialogue kinda cuts out one of the most interesting lines.
Listened to WION's recording.RM makes no direct reference to China. From 10:10-"excellencies, aaj kal hum jo challenges face kar rahe hai, uske wajah se humari partnership aur bhi majboot ho jati hai". (wonder how 'reckless aggression' got into transcript)
Oct 22, 2019 • 24 tweets • 14 min read
US asst secy of state Alice Wells at @HouseForeign hearing:
- share the concerns with lawmakers and constituents on the "manner" in which Indian authorities have implemented the decision
- mentions the detentions of hundreds of politicians, including 3 former CMs @HouseForeign Alice Wells:
- Kashmiris have the right to peaceful protests, but condemns those who take up violence
- Pakistan pressed to take action against LeT and JuD