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The US-India relationship has matured to a degree of no return, which might not be affected by the result of the US presidential race, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla mentioned on Wednesday.
Against the backdrop of a knife-edge American election which is unlikely to have a confirmed final result for days, the senior official sought to spotlight the sturdy bipartisan help loved by India within the United States which makes the bilateral ties election-proof.
“As far as the US is concerned, we have certainly reached a level of no return. In other words, we have developed today what we call a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. We are cooperating across the board on areas that are of mutual interest to both our countries,” mentioned Mr Shringla.
“The relationship has matured. In view of the executive style under which the US operates, having a rapport between the leaders is sine qua non, cannot be done without. And, that has been the basis of the relationship since the time of President (Bill) Clinton. I do believe that will not change,” he mentioned, making a reference to the rapport shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
The Foreign Secretary, who served because the Indian ambassador to the US earlier than taking on his present put up within the Ministry of External Affairs, additionally mirrored on his first-hand expertise of the area. “I have seen the bipartisan support that we enjoy in the US, which will only get stronger. Irrespective of the administration, whether it is continuity or change, the relationship will get stronger,” he mentioned.
He additionally famous that whereas defence and safety is a vital space which has been strengthened in latest occasions, commerce and investments have additionally been flourishing.
“The US is the largest investor in India and also the largest trading partner. Even during the COVID crisis, our trade has gone up to something like $150 billion. We also have strong technology, innovation, and very strong people to people ties,” he mentioned.
On Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ Indian roots, the Foreign Secretary referenced reviews of prayers being supplied for her victory within the house state of her mom, Tamil Nadu, as an indication of her sturdy “fan following” in India.
“There is a good feeling all around – whether it is Trump-Pence or Biden-Harris,” he mentioned.
After France and Germany, Mr Shringla concludes a three-nation European tour within the UK on Wednesday. While in London, he has held dialogues with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Lord Tariq Ahmad and has additional discussions scheduled together with his counterpart within the Foreign Office, Sir Philip Barton, amongst others.
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