The U.S. has to decide first where they see India fit into their scheme of things, says T.S. Tirumurti, India’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N., New York. In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Tirumurti spoke about the foreign policy challenges and opportunities India is facing in an uncertain world, including its ties with China, the U.S. and Russia. Edited excerpts.
India is keen to preserve its relations with the U.S. but not at any cost: Tirumurti
Smruti Deshpande
Mar 27, 2026 • 12:29 PM
900 Views
“While it is true that President Trump has disrupted the trajectory of India-U.S. relations, I doubt that the U.S. tariffs nudged us closer to China in any substantive way,” Mr. Tirumurti says
Smruti Deshpande
Senior Correspondent at World91. Passionate about bringing the latest updates from around the globe, focusing on technology, defense, and space exploration.
Web Stories
More News
India Looking To Speed Up Procurement Of Rafale Decoy System: What Is It?
2 months ago
2.5 Tonnes of Maoist-Looted Explosives Recovered in Odisha-Jharkhand Border Operation
2 months ago
Key Coast Guard, Navy Ships Used In Massive Rescue Op For Fire-Struck Ship Off Kerala Coast
2 months ago
F-35 Fighter Jet Moved To MRO Facility At Thiruvananthapuram Airport: What's Happening?
2 months ago
India, China Hold Meeting On Border Situation Amid Lull In Tensions: Its Timing Is Everything
2 months ago
Despite Trump's Ceasefire Call, Thailand-Cambodia Clash Continues With Thai Navy Deploying Gunboats
2 months ago
'Completely And Totally Obliterated': US Joins Israel-Iran Conflict; Bombs 3 Nuclear Sites
2 months ago
China Trained, Pak Executed: Islamabad Used NATO-style air combat Tactics During Op Sindoor
2 months ago
Australia Prepares for First-Ever Orbital Rocket Launch with a Jar of 'Vegemite' on Board
2 months ago
Philippines' Marcos Hails Op Sindoor, Plans More BrahMos Purchases, Calls for Global Coalition Against China
2 months ago
Stealth Frigate 'Tamal' To Be Commissioned Into Indian Navy's 'Sword Arm' In July
2 months ago
India Expedites Hunt For Rare Earth Minerals, Explores Key Locations To Cut China Dependence
2 months ago