Joint Work In APAC, Defining Dimension Of Indo-U.S. Partnership

Burns said no bilateral relationship in the 21st century is likely to matter more than the ties between China and the U.S.

"History is full of examples of collisions between rising and established powers. But there is nothing preordained about this. Our economies are inescapably intertwined. And neither of us can solve the great challenges of our time - from climate change to proliferation - unless we work together.

"Building a cooperative partnership with China is therefore a hugely important goal for the United States," he said, adding that a true partnership is one in which they can discuss their differences openly, not sweep them under the rug.

"And whether it's on human rights, maritime disputes, or government-sponsored cyber-enabled economic theft, we raise issues of concern candidly and consistently with the Chinese," he said.

Climate change, he said, is going to be one of the key aspect of America's relationship with India and China.
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