US Senate Committee Approves China Strategic Competition Bill; Backs Enhanced Security Ties With India

It urges the US government that in close consultation with India, identify areas where it can provide diplomatic and other support as appropriate.
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US Senate Committee Approves China Strategic Competition Bill; Backs Enhanced Security Ties With India
A powerful Senate committee has overwhelmingly approved the key China strategic competition bill which among other things supports the QUAD grouping and enhances security partnership with India. Known as the “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the Quad grouping comprises the US, India, Australia and Japan. The representatives for the four-member nations have met periodically since its establishment in 2007. The top leaders of the four countries held a historic virtual summit hosted by President Joe Biden last month. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, following a three hour debate and several amendments voted 21-1 to approve the Strategic Competition Act on Wednesday. Also Read: India To Help Vietnam in Warship-Building & Service The United States should reaffirm its commitment to the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with India and further deepen bilateral defence consultations and collaboration with the country, says the bipartisan bill moved by Senators Jim Risch and Bob…