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‘Our relationship with America will only grow’: Jaishankar on India-US ties during the 2024 presidential elections | India News – Times of India
In a joint press conference with the Australian counterpart Penny WongJaishankar confidently stated that the bond between India and the US has not only survived but also thrived through five different presidencies. He joked: “Our relationship with the United States will only grow regardless of the election outcome.”
Trump or Harris? The Quad is sturdy
With polls showing a razor-thin margin between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican stalwart Donald Trump, the eyes of the world are on America. Yet for India it is not a question of who, but of what, especially the staying power of the Quadruple alliance.
Highlighting the revival of the Quad under Trump in 2017, Jaishankar reminded skeptics that this security dialogue is not affected by political winds. “Even during the height of the pandemic, when meetings turned virtual, Quad ministers met physically in Tokyo,” he noted, indicating the resilience of the alliance.
Australia’s Take: Quad beyond politics
Echoing Jaishankar’s sentiment, Penny Wong painted a vision of the Quad that transcends election cycles. “It’s not about personalities or politics, but about shared values and goals,” Wong emphasized. “The Quad is a forum where diverse perspectives – American, Indian, Australian and Japanese – come together for strategic dialogue on the Indo-Pacific.”
A united front against uncertainty
As the world watches America decide its next chapter, the message from Jaishankar and Wong is clear: India and its allies are playing the long game. The Quad, they argue, is more than a diplomatic arrangement; it is a cornerstone for a stable, inclusive Indo-Pacific.
As election fever grips the world, Jaishankar’s confidence in India-US ties offers a reassuring story: amid uncertainty, some ties are only growing stronger.
