Strengthening relationship with India is important: Mullen

MULLEN-INDIA
Washington, Jun 15 (PTI) In a region where China has
emerged as an economic power, it is important for the US to
strengthen its relationship with India, a top Pentagon
official has said.
"The economic engine that China is something we all
have to pay attention to. There's a big one in India and our
growing relationship and strengthening relationship with India
is critical," Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, told the popular Charlie Rose show in an
interview.
"Our growing relationship with Brazil -- obviously, in
Europe, the broader Middle East, etcetera. And so, as we look
to the future, I think that China will require more and more
of our focus," he said. PTI LKJ
KAP