The United States State Department stated that it is high time to emphasize the importance of democratic principles like freedom of expression and make it a point around the world as well as in India in light of India banning the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a matter of press freedom.The spokesperson for the US State Department, Ned Price, emphasized in a routine briefing on Wednesday that Washington supports a free press worldwide and that it is crucial to draw attention to democratic values like freedom of expression.
Video Courtesy: Hindustan TimesIn response to a question from the media, Price stated, We embrace the significance of a free press throughout the world. We will continue to stress the significance of democratic values like freedom of religion and speech. We emphasize this in all of our interactions with people. We have undoubtedly brought up this issue in India as well.
Price previously indicated that there are several factors that support the US’ global strategic partnership with India, including political, economic, and particularly deep people-to-people ties, in a news briefing on Monday (local time).
I’m unaware of the documentary you’re mentioning. I am well acquainted with the common values that sustain India and the United States as two strong, vibrant democracies. We have had the opportunity to do that when we have concerns about measures that are taken in India, he added.
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