American Lawmakers Hopeful of Better Indo-U.S. Ties Under Modi

WASHINGTON: Eagerly awaiting to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits the U.S. in September, top American lawmakers have hoped that an assertive foreign policy of the new Indian government would bring the two countries closer than ever.

In their remarks, Congressmen cutting across party lines supported strengthening of ties with India.

They asked House of Representative Speaker John Boehner to invite Modi to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress.

During a Congressional hearing on India held by House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, American lawmakers hoped that the Modi government would take steps to restore the confidence of the international business community and revive the economic growth of the country.

"Prime Minister Modi faces the daunting mission of reviving the Indian economy and taking steps to encourage private sector growth. I am hopeful that his strong position on trade and business development will help achieve this," said Congressman Steve Chabot, who chaired the Congressional hearing on India.

"I am also hopeful that Modi's resolve to implement a more assertive foreign policy, would foster further geo-political alignment and co-operation between the two nations because at the end of the day, U.S.-India strategic interests do converge more than they conflict," Chabot, member of the Republican Party, said.

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