Relations with US destined to grow: India Soreign secretary Sujatha Singh says each country is integral to the other’s interest
Subir Gokarn Singh’s comment came as Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed ‘the high level of expectations in the US about a new momentum in India’s economic growth under the new government’. Photo: Hindustan Times New Delhi: Foreign secretary Sujatha Singh on Thursday said the new government’s message to the world was that Asia’s third largest economy is ready to step up its engagement and India’s partnership with the US is a key part of this. Singh’s comment came as Republican Senator from Arizona and former presidential candidate John McCain called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed “the high level of expectations in the United States about a new momentum in IndiaRs.s economic growth and all-round progress under the new government”, a statement from the prime minister’s office said. In her remarks on the eve of the 238th anniversary of the American Independence Day, Singh said the India-US relationship was “destined to grow, because each of our countries is integral to the other’s interest, to each country’s vision of how we see the future and the role we will play in shaping that future in our own distinct ways... “Producing an agenda that is commensurate with expectations on both sides and the latent potential of our partnership, will be critical,” she added. McCain spoke of “the keen desire in the United States to work with Prime Minister Modi to revitalize the India-US strategic partnership,” according to the statement from the prime minister’s office. Modi on his part “conveyed his desire to further deepen and expand the strategic partnership, based on our shared values and interests; sensitivity to each other’s concerns; and, tangible progress across the full spectrum of bilateral relations”, the statement said. “The situation in Iraq and Afghanistan was discussed. The Prime Minister expressed concern over the increased threat of terrorism across the world, and reiterated that the fight against terror should be a global priority for humanitarian forces,” it said. Modi also “hoped for a forward looking, result-oriented visit to the United States in September 2014 to take the relationship to a new level,” it added. India-US relations, that had warmed considerably since 2000, have been lacklustre and even fractious of late over several issues, including slow progress in implementing the India-US nuclear deal, alleged mistreatment of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade over visa fraud charges in the US, slowing economic reforms in India and complaints of protectionism by both. Making matters worse, Modi, former chief minister of Gujarat, was barred from visiting the US after the 2002 communal riots in his state. The ice was broken in February when then US ambassador Nancy Powell met Modi in Gujarat. On 16 May, the day the election results pointed to his elevation as India’s new prime minister, Modi received a congratulatory call from US president Barack Obama. The two are expected to meet in Washington for a summit on 30 September. 0 Tweet First Published: Fri, Jul 04 2014. 12 18 AM IST INDIA US NARENDRA MODI JOHN MCCAIN SUJATHA SINGH ALSO READ AirAsia India, SIA venture will compete constructively: Ratan Tata Environment ministry is not a clearances ministry: Sunita Narain Poor have first right to India’s resources: Dharmendra Pradhan Global shares at new highs on US jobs growth, dollar gains blog comments powered by Disqus
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