US can benefit from India's economic progress: Clinton

Lalit K Jha

Washington, Aug 19 (PTI) If Indo-US relationship is
managed well, both India and United States can mutually
benefit from former's economic progress, Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton has said.

"I know that some Americans fear that greater
partnership with India will mean lost jobs or falling wages in
the United States. But if we manage our relationship well,
both sides can benefit from India's economic progress,"
Clinton said in response to a question which was texted to her
during her trip to India last month.

Clinton's answer to select questions have now been
posted on the State Department's website.

"India's six per cent growth rate is a bright spot amid
the global economic downturn, and bilateral trade and
investment flows between our nations have doubled in the last
five years," she said, adding that the 300 million members of
India's burgeoning middle class present a vast new market and
opportunity.

"Our countries should work together to open that market
and spread the benefits of sustainable prosperity. We and the
rest of the world have a lot to gain from our enhanced
cooperation," Clinton said in her response to a question from
William in Kentucky.

"How can we maintain good diplomatic relations with
India while at the same time we are trying to claim our jobs
back for the US that went overseas?" William asked. PTI LKJ
DDC