The Promising Partnership of India and the United States

THE PROMISING PARTNERSHIP OF INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES -- (House of Representatives - April 20, 2005)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, under the leadership of President George W. Bush and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India and the United States continue to make progress toward strengthening our strategic partnership.

Last week, President Bush and Secretary Rice met with Indian External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh. Secretary Rice highlighted, "It is important that the U.S.-India relationship continues to grow as we recognize the growing importance of India as a global factor." Due to shared values as the world's largest democracy working with the world's oldest democracy, our countries are continuing on a path of cooperation that will strengthen economic opportunities and enhance national security.

After years of military conflict between India and Pakistan, the two nations recently approved numerous efforts of bilateral relations. And this week India's Prime Minister Singh met with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in his birthplace in New Delhi to discuss the next steps to furthering the peace process. It is mutually beneficial for both countries to cooperate for bilateral trade while helping win the war on terrorism.

In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11.

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