Congress MP and writer Shashi Tharoor gave his views on the recent Trump-Modi’s friendly dialogue between the US and India. He said that only one tweet will not solve the cracks in bilateral relationships. According to Tharoor, for the true repair of this relationship, continuous communication, solid steps and long -term strategy are necessary.
Tharoor’s approach to Trump-Modi’s friendly message
Shashi Tharoor said that statements like US President Donald Trump “always be friends with Modi” and “Indo-US special relationship” are welcome, but these are only the beginning of improving relationships. Tharoor also clarified that the comments of Trump’s possession of India and Russia in the possession of China in the past had caused deep shock to India. In such a situation, friendly messages on digital platforms are not enough.
Last controversy and deep wounds
In his opinion written on the NDTV website, Tharoor underlined that heavy tariffs (50%) and personal criticisms imposed on India by the Trump administration became the main cause of tension in bilateral relations. He said that there is a deep resentment among the Indian public against these comments, which cannot be corrected soon.
Common interest only permanent basis
Tharoor insisted that the strength of relations between India and the United States lies not only in the friendly relationship of leaders, but also in shared interests such as joint military exercises, technical cooperation, democratic value and India-special American community. He said that these Aadhaar can protect long -term partnership. Shashi Tharoor believes that the true solution will not come from only tweets. For this, policy makers and diplomats have to take effective steps.
He said that it is necessary that joint agreement, regular dialogue and concrete strategy so that the sudden statements of individual leaders do not affect the relationship. Therrur also said that politics is never stable. Trump’s statements have always been unexpected and contradictory. In such a situation, it is not easy to crack the relationship with just one positive tweet. They will have to resolve through long -term strategy, practical cooperation and institutional initiative.
Long-term thinking requirement- Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor in conclusion advised that Indo-US relations are like a big innings, which will have to play with patience and wisely. He said, “Now is the time to work for shared interests bypassing personal differences so that this strategic partnership can remain strong in future and firmly.”