'Strong Indo-US ties is in best interest of the two countries'

Lalit K Jha

Washington, Jul 28 (PTI) A strong Indo-US relationship
is in the best interest of the two countries as it will enable
close collaboration across a broad spectrum of strategic
interests, such as counter-terrorism and promotion of
democracy, according to two powerful American Senators.

Extending invitation to eminent Indian-Americans and
their colleagues in the Senate for a rare reception hosted for
Indian Ambassador Meera Shankar, Senators John Cornyn and
Chris Dodd said, "this event will also mark the beginning of a
new partnership between the US Senate and Americans of Indian
descent aimed at furthering our common interests and enhancing
US-India relations."

Cornyn, a Republican, and Dodd, from the Democratic
Party, are co-chairs of the Senate India Caucus. This is for
the first time that the Senate India Caucus is hosting a
reception for the Indian Ambassador.

"A strong relationship between the US and India, based
on mutual trust and respect, will enable close collaboration
across a broad spectrum of strategic interests, such as
counter-terrorism, promotion of democracy, fostering regional
economic development, encouraging respect for human rights,
and expanding scientific research," the two Senators said.

Urging their colleagues in the US Senate to attend the
reception to be hosted Tuesday (Wednesday India time), the
Senators said besides India being the world's largest
democracy, it is also one of the world's biggest and most
dynamic economies. PTI LKJ
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