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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has launched a fresh attack on India following PM Modi's meetings with Russian and Chinese leaders at the SCO summit. Navarro described Modi's engagement with Putin and Xi as "shameful" for the leader of the world's largest democracy. He urged India to stop buying discounted Russian oil and align instead with the US and Europe. The comments come amid rising trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs imposed on Indian goods.

Key Points: Peter Navarro Slams Modi Over Putin Xi Meeting at SCO Summit

  • Navarro criticizes Modi's meeting with Putin and Xi as shameful
  • Urges India to stop purchasing discounted Russian crude oil
  • Claims "Brahmins profiteering at expense of Indian people"
  • Comments come amid US tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil
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India needs us, not Russia Peter Navarro's fresh attack on New Delhi after SCO Summit

White House adviser Navarro attacks PM Modi for meeting Putin and Xi at SCO summit, urges India to stop buying Russian oil and align with US and Europe.

"It was a shame to see Modi getting in bed...with the two biggest authoritarian dictators - Peter Navarro"

Washington DC, September 2

The White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has again attacked India, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China on Monday.

Speaking with reporters, Navarro lambasted PM Modi for what he termed was "getting in bed with the authoritarian," describing the meeting as shameful.

He also pressed that India needs US, Europe and Ukraine and not Russia, urging New Delhi to stop purchasing discounted crude oil from Moscow.

"It was a shame to see Modi getting in bed as a leader of the biggest democracy in the world with the two biggest authoritarian dictators in the world-Putin and Xi Jinping. That doesn't make any sense. I am not sure what he's thinking. We hope he comes around to seeing that he needs to be with us, Europe and Ukraine not Russia," Peter Navarro said.

This follows the White House Trade advisor's earlier rant against India just shortly after PM Modi held a bilateral with Xi Jinping in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO.

"So, you know, look, Modi's a great leader... But I don't understand why he's getting into bed with Putin and Xi Jinping...when he's the leader of the biggest democracy in the world. I would just simply say to the Indian people. Please, understand what's going on here. You've got Brahmins profiteering at the expense of the Indian people. We need that to stop," Navarro had said.

Navarro's remarks come amid the rising friction between Washington and New Delhi due to the 50 per cent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, which includes a 25 per cent penalty for buying Russian oil.

PM Modi, in his address at SCO, stressed the need to boost connectivity between the members to boost trade.

"India has always believed that strong connectivity not only boosts trade but also opens doors to growth and trust," Pm Modi said.

Russian President Putin said that dialogue within the SCO helps lay the foundation for a new Eurasian security system, replacing outdated Eurocentric and Euro-Atlantic models.

"The SCO is steadily increasing its influence in addressing international issues. National currencies are being used more widely in mutual settlements for trade among SCO countries. The pace of development of cooperation within the SCO is impressive," said Putin.

Additionally, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to uphold fairness and justice while addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's rich coming from a US official who imposes tariffs on our goods while criticizing our energy choices. India's first responsibility is to its citizens, not to American geopolitical interests. Discounted Russian oil helps control inflation here.
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Aman W
SCO is an important platform for regional cooperation. PM Modi is right about connectivity boosting trade. We can't ignore our neighbors just because America doesn't like them. Multilateral engagement is the need of the hour.
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Sarah B
While I understand India's need for affordable energy, we must also consider the moral implications of supporting Russia during the Ukraine conflict. There has to be a balance between national interest and global responsibility.
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Vikram M
Navarro's language is completely inappropriate. "Getting in bed with authoritarian"? This is diplomatic disrespect. India engages with all nations while maintaining its democratic values. We don't need lectures from foreign officials.
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Nisha Z
The US itself has done business with questionable regimes when it suited them. Now they want to impose their standards on others. India should continue its multi-alignment policy that serves our national interest best. 👏

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