UZRA ZEYA
US lauds human rights records in Kazakhstan
Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for International Affairs Erzhan Kazykhan and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya co-chaired the third annual High-Level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms between Kazakhstan and the United States. The focus was on political reform agenda, protection of rights of people with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, freedom of assembly and speech, media development, asset recovery, and corruption. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to cooperation, with the U.S. supporting Kazakhstan's reforms and efforts to combat violence against women and children.
'We condemn Iran's attack on locations in Iraq and Pakistan': US at UNSC
During the debate on "the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question" at the United Nations Security Council, the US representative Uzra Zeya condemned Iran for its recent attacks on locations in Iraq and Pakistan. She asserted the US' commitment to defens...
Indo-US relationship much stronger after PM Modi's maiden state visit to Washington: Biden admin official
The US and India's strong bilateral ties have strengthened after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, with high-level visits on all fronts, according to a senior Biden administration official. China was also a major point of discussion between the two leaders, as both India and the US see China as a significant threat to their national security. The official praised India for being ahead of the US in terms of countering the China threat. The US now sees India as one of the most significant countries as it becomes one of the most consequential relationships they have.
India, US agree to work towards broader, deeper bilateral Drug Policy Framework
India and the United States on Thursday agreed to work towards a broader and deeper bilateral Drug Policy Framework for the 21st Century, the Biden administration said after talks between officials from the two countries. "What we've really worked on over the last couple of days is the three pillars. One is the counter-narcotics and the work to do to disrupt the networks of traffickers and producers of illicit drugs," Dr Rahul Gupta, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, told PTI in an interview
"Pure Offence": China fumes after US special envoy meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, says "stop meddling in internal affairs"
Taking to Twitter, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Wang Xiaojian, said, "The US should take concrete actions to honour its commitment of acknowledging Xizang as part of China, stop meddling in China's internal affairs under the pretext of Xizang-related issues, and offer no support to the anti-China separatist activities of the Dalai clique.
US diplomat in charge of democracy and human rights to visit India, Bangladesh from Jul 8-14
US diplomat Uzra Zeya is set to visit India and Bangladesh from July 8 to 14 to engage with civil society organizations on issues of freedom of expression, inclusion of vulnerable groups, and humanitarian efforts for refugees. During her visit to India, Zeya will discuss the deepening US-India partnership with senior officials, whereas in Bangladesh, she will focus on shared humanitarian concerns of free and fair elections, human rights, and the Rohingya refugee crisis.
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Indian-origin diplomat Uzra Zeya is America's Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
Zeya, who was once posted in New Delhi during her diplomatic career, had quit the foreign service in 2018 in protest against the policies of then president Donald Trump.
Biden 'Summit for Democracy' to rally nations against rising authoritarianism
The State Department's top official for civilian security, democracy, and human rights Uzra Zeya said the event would bring together both established and emerging democracies and help them deliver for their people at "a moment of democratic reckoning."
US warns "other countries" about threatening Lithuania over Taiwan office
"We reject attempts of other countries to interfere in Lithuania's sovereign decision to deepen cooperation with Taiwan," U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya said following a meeting with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.
FS Shringla meets Blinken and Sherman; discusses bilateral ties and Afghanistan
This was the first high-level discussion between the officials of the two countries after the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan on August 31.
Uzra Zeya crafted a strategic partnership framework for India, US over a decade ago: Lawmaker
“She helped overcome India's long standing aversion to external democracy promotion and launched new bilateral initiatives to support gender equality in Afghanistan and to support free and fair elections abroad,” Kaine said.
Indian-Americans taking over US, says Joe Biden as they keep getting key positions
In less than 50 days of his presidency, Biden has appointed at least 55 Indian-Americans to key leadership positions in his administration ranging from his speech writer to the NASA, to almost every wing of the government.
Kashmiri-origin women and veteran Indian-origin diplomat Zeya in Biden-Harris Team
Uzra Zeya has been nominated to be Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, according to key nominations for the Department of State announced by Biden.
Biden ropes in 20 Indian-Americans in administration, 17 at key White House positions
It is also for the first time ever that so many Indian-Americans have been roped into a presidential administration ever before the inauguration. Biden is still quite far away from filling all the positions in his administration.
Devyani case: Why Indian-American sympathy appears to lie with narrative of the housekeeper
There are very few people of Indian-origin who have had a good experience dealing with Indian embassies and missions anywhere in the world.
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