India An 'Indispensable Partner', Support Modi's Form Of Governance, Says Kerry

WASHINGTON: Calling India an indispensable partner for the 21st century, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of this bilateral relationship is needed to solve some of the world's greatest challenges.

Laying out a roadmap for a long-term strategic partnership between the largest and oldest democratic countries, Kerry said that deepening America's ties with India is a strategic imperative.

Noting that the India-U.S. tie is yet to "blossom" together, Kerry said, "This is a potentially transformative moment in our relationship with India."

Kerry was referring to the post-election scenario and the formation of the new government, which he said has received historic mandate from its people to deliver change.

"The U.S. and India can and should be indispensable partners for the 21st century. The dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of our relationship is needed to solve some of world's greatest challenges," he said.

He said the two countries can work together to tackle global challenges from climate change to clean energy and others.

Kerry, who heads to New Delhi tomorrow to co-chair the fifth India-U.S. Strategic Dialogue on July 31 with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj, said, "This is a potentially transformative moment and we are determined to deliver on opportunities we can create together."

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