Indo-U.S. Ties In Transition Mode, Conceptual Problems Still

BENGALURU: Noting that Indo-U.S. ties are in a "transition mode", Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said there is a "conceptual problem" that has to be overcome as he emphasized the need to move away from the post-World War II political order.

Jaishankar said there are some real issues between India and the U.S. and both the countries will have to be "innovative and bolder" about looking at possibilities.

Describing the first 50 years of bilateral ties as that of "limited convergence", the Foreign Secretary said both the countries are in "transition mode". "We are moving into a phase of substantial shared interest but it is happening in a step by step manner," he said, addressing a seminar at the Vivekananda International Foundation here.

He laid emphasis on the importance of symbolism and said the Bill Clinton Administration's stand on Kargil war and his subsequent visit, besides the BU.S.h Administration's position on the nuclear deal was a "welcome departure" from the past.

Contending that he cannot overstate the symbolic significance of President Barack Obama's visit to participate in the Republic Day celebrations, Jaishankar cautioned against the dangers ahead.
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