Modi was denied visa by previous Govt: Kerry
01/08/2014
NEW DELHI: In perhaps the first explanation of the denial of visa for Narendra Modi, the Obama Administration today said the decision was taken by the "previous" government.
"It's a very big deal. Different government, it's a different government now. Just like it is here. We will welcome Prime Minister Modi."
"He is going to get a welcome. Of course, he will get a visa. No question whatsoever. And we look forward to a terrific meeting with President Obama in September," Secretary of State John Kerry told NDTV today.
He was replying to a question on whether the refusal of visa (by the Bush administration) was a mistake as the US government has done a complete turn around now.
Kerry said there was nothing to be gained by discussing the past. "We are going forward. I don't spend my time going backward in politics or who made what decision. What I try to do is solve current issues and Penny (Commerce Secretary) and I are here not to look backward but to look forward."
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