U.S. Deepens South Asia Ties, Highlights India Anchor
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Washington: Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur told a House subcommittee on Wednesday that the United States is expanding recent strategic engagement across South and Central Asia, calling India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific. He said a strong, independent India reduces the risk of a single hegemon, and described U.S. cooperation with Pakistan on critical minerals, trade and counterterrorism. Kapur expressed U.S. optimism about Bangladesh’s upcoming polls and defended the Quad’s importance when questioned by lawmakers during the hearing. Members also requested testimony from U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Feb 11: U.S. labels India the anchor of South Asia and the western Indo-Pacific during testimony.
- 2. Feb 12: Paul Kapur testifies before a House subcommittee on South and Central Asia detailing regional priorities.
- 3. Feb 12: Kapur endorses cooperation with Pakistan on critical minerals, trade and counterterrorism efforts.
- 4. Feb 12: Kapur expresses U.S. optimism about Bangladesh's upcoming elections and willingness to work with elected government.
- 5. Feb 12: Lawmakers press for Ambassador Sergio Gor to testify and question Quad prominence in strategy.
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