US, India need to work together to meet challenges in S Asia

Lalit K Jha
Washington, June 3 (PTI) Describing India as a "rising
global power", the US Thursday said it needs to forge closer
cooperation with it in meeting challenges in South Asian
region, including securing Afghanistan.
In her opening remarks at the launch of the first-ever
Indo-US Strategic Dialogue, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
indicated her country's support for India's aspirations for
permanent seat in the expanded UN Security Council, saying its
rise would "certainly be a factor in any future consideration
of the reforms" of the world body.
During the dialogue with External Affairs Minister S M
Krishna, the two sides vowed to strengthen cooperation in
security, military, nuclear energy, climate change, education
and agriculture.
Hailing India's contribution towards rebuilding of
Afghanistan, she sought to allay "doubts" that the US sees
India only in the "context" of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
"In this dialogue, we will confront regional issues,
most importantly securing Afghanistan's future. India and the
US and countries of the world have a stake in Afghanistan and
India's contribution to Afghanistan's future, including 1.3
billion dollar assistance have been positive and significant,"
Clinton said.
"India is a rising global power and already a regional
power in Asia. Thus more the need to work closely with India
to meet the immediate challenges in the neighborhood including
Afghanistan," she said.
"India and the US must play a leading role in shaping
the destiny of the 21st century," he said. (MORE) PTI LKJ
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