'Post 26/11, India, US enhanced co-op in fighting terror'

Mumbai, Apr 28 (PTI) India and the United States have
enhanced their collaboration in fight against terrorism after
the 26/11 attacks and this has resulted in strengthening of
the ties between the two nations, outgoing US Consul General
Paul Folmsbee has said.
"The November 26 attack was a terrible episode... it
was an unfortunate incident. In this case, India and the US
collaborated better than they have before. India and the US
are collaborating on counter-terrorism and global security.
The ties between the two countries strengthened," Folmsbee
told PTI in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.
"An FBI agent... an American agent testifying in a
court of law in India (in the Ajmal Kasab's trial) is a
symbolic thing. This is an indication of collaboration between
the two countries," he said after the farewell party hosted by
the Indo-American Society Wednesday evening in suburban
Bandra.
"Also, not to forget the way people of India recovered
after the attacks. During this face of adversity there was
unity and positive support from all sectors of society. There
was tremendous response. We all remember the candlelight vigil
and march that all religious faiths participated in. This was
proof of India's strength, great diversity and the
determination," he said.
On his three-year stay in Mumbai, Paul said, "It was a
great experience here. The growth is tremendous. There is a
huge potential. It was a privilege to be part of this history.
I Thank you all and well done, India..Chak De!."
Folmsbee will now be heading to Afghanistan as the
Head of Military Operations (US).
"I have no apprehensions going to Afghanistan. There
are a lot of opportunities there...and I can do a lot," the US
diplomat said.