Jaishankar humorously addresses US-India relations at Doha Forum

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar humorously responded to a question about the U.S. trying to attract India, saying, "We've been trying to attract them into the Indian sphere." This comment was made during a panel at the Doha Forum in Qatar. Jaishankar also discussed the U.S.-India relationship under former President Trump, noting that it was strong despite some trade issues. He highlighted the restart of the QUAD alliance during Trump's administration. Addressing the situation in Syria, Jaishankar expressed concerns about regional instability affecting the Indian diaspora and trade costs. He emphasized that conflicts in the region impact India's interests significantly.