Vedant Patel

'It is a consequential relationship': US on ties with India ahead of PM Modi's visit

The US on Tuesday reiterated that its partnership with India is one of the most consequential and both the countries are working closely on some of the most vital priorities

'Looking forward to enhancing security cooperation...': US on PM Modi's upcoming visit

US on Monday said that the partnership with India is one of the most consequential relations for the US and Washington is looking forward to deepening economic ties and enhancing security cooperation with New Delhi

US' partnership with India is one of our most consequential relationships: Vedant Patel

PM Modi will embark on his first state visit to the US next month on an invitation by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The US President and the First Lady will also host PM Modi at a state dinner on June 22

'Immense opportunity to talk about shared priorities': US on PM Modi's upcoming visit

US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Thursday said that Washington is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit which will be an immense opportunity to talk about a number of shared priorities

US urges China to cease military, diplomatic, economic pressure against Taiwan

The US on Friday called on China to cease its military, diplomatic and economic pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue

US 'strongly condemns' Myanmar army's decision to abolish 40 political parties

"We strongly condemn the Burma military regime's decision to abolish 40 political parties, including, as you so noted, the National League for Democracy. Any election without the participation of all stakeholders in Burma would not be and cannot be considered free or fair," Vedant Patel said.

Who is Vedant Patel, the Indian-American who will replace Ned Price as US State Dept spokesperson?

Vedant Patel served as US president Joe Biden's assistant press secretary and spokesperson before taking the lead role as the US State Department's main deputy spokesperson. He has participated in a number of political campaigns and has held several positions in the White House

Ned Price to step down as US State Department spokesperson; Vedant Patel to be interim spokesperson

Vedant Patel, who is currently the Deputy Spokesperson, would be the interim spokesperson. Ned Price's replacement has not been announced yet