In a recent briefing, a senior official from the United States administration highlighted President Joe Biden’s pride in the efforts to enhance the relationship between the US and Bharat. The official emphasized that the two countries are collaborating more closely than ever, particularly in regions like the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific, as well as on crucial technology initiatives.
Addressing concerns about the trajectory of Bharat-US ties amid recent political developments, the official underscored a qualitative transformation in the security partnership between Washington and Tokyo, stressing a wider Indo-Pacific strategy. Rejecting the notion of assigning roles to regional partners, the official emphasized collaboration with like-minded states to uphold shared values in the global operating system.
Regarding Bharat’s role in this broader network, the official expressed Biden’s satisfaction with efforts to build a stronger relationship with Bharat. Highlighting advancements in various sectors such as security, intelligence, technology, and people-to-people engagement, the official described the bilateral relationship as trending positively.
The official noted that Bharat’s ties with the US and other nations have improved independently as well as in partnership. Emphasizing the desire for engagement with Bharat on the global stage, the official cited key players expressing interest in collaboration with Bharat.
Stressing the continuity of engagement, it was revealed that senior Bharatiya officials are currently in Washington DC for meetings with key US counterparts. Additionally, upcoming visits by US officials to Bharat, including the annual review of critical and emerging technologies initiative, signify sustained dialogue between the two nations.
Highlighting a shift in attitudes on both sides, the official noted a diminishing ambivalence or uncertainty, with leaders fully committed to realizing the potential of the bilateral relationship. The active involvement of the diaspora community and technology firms was also acknowledged as crucial for strengthening ties between the two nations.
Concluding the briefing, the official underscored the centrality of engagement with Bharat in US global strategy, predicting it to be the most important bilateral partnership heading into the latter parts of the 21st century.
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