Clinton, Krishna pledge to deepen Indo-US relationship

Lalit K Jha
Washington, Jun 4 (PTI) India and the US concluded their
first Cabinet-level Strategic Dialogue on Fri0day, pledging to
deepen ties between the world's oldest and largest democracies
for mutual benefit and global stability while committing to
work to strengthen global legal regimes against terrorism.
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and External Affairs
Minister S M Krishna pledged to deepen people-to-people,
business-to-business, and government-to-government linkages
between the world's oldest and largest democracies, for the
mutual benefit of both countries and for the promotion of
global peace, stability, economic growth and prosperity.
Both recalled that the Indo-US partnership rests on the
firm foundation of common ideals as well as security and
economic interests", a joint statement issued after the
conclusion of the talks said.
"The guiding principles upon which both nations were
founded - democracy, mutual respect, individual liberty, rule
of law, and an appreciation for the strength we derive from
being pluralistic societies - make the Indo-US bond strong,
resilient, and uniquely important for building a peaceful,
prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable world," it said.
"They pledged that as strategic partners, India and US
would continue to consult each other closely on regional and
global developments, and remain sensitive to each other's
interests.
They confirmed that global institutions of governance
should reflect contemporary realities and enhance
effectiveness, in order to meet the challenges of the new
century," the statement said.
"In addition to advancing global security and
stability, both recognised that the two countries had enormous
opportunities to deepen their cooperation in trade and
investment, science and technology, infrastructure
investment, environmental sustainability, climate change
mitigation, energy security, education, agriculture, food
security, healthcare and empowerment of people," it said.
The two leaders emphasised that the Strategic Dialogue
and its detailed architecture is a vital instrument to pursue
these goals, the statement said.
The Strategic Dialogue was co-chaired by Clinton and
Krishna.
"Minister Krishna and Secretary Clinton reiterated their
shared goal of advancing security and stability across Asia,
in particular, through the emergence of an open, balanced and
inclusive architecture of cooperation in the region," the
statement said. (MORE) PTI LKJ
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