Goa, Aug. 23 -- Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry voiced concern over the current state of India-U.S. ties, describing the situation as "unfortunate" and blaming the Trump administration for straining the relationship. Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, Kerry remarked that issuing ultimatums without genuine diplomatic effort does not reflect strong leadership.

"We are concerned. This struggle between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi is unfortunate," Kerry said. "Great nations don't exhibit greatness by constantly giving ultimatums without making a real effort to find common ground."

He also said that there was "too much ordering, pressuring, and pushing around," in reference to the Trump administration's foreign poli...