US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken lauds US-India Bilateral Ties, says US Celebrates India’s Rich and Diverse History

By R Anil Kumar

• United States celebrates the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-India relations: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken

• “Our comprehensive global and strategic partnership is grounded in the deep bonds between our peoples, our economies, and built on the foundation of our shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and human dignity.”: Antony J. Blinken

• “US-India cooperation is expanding at a rapid pace” as two countries continue to work together to advance the shared vision of a free, open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific: Blinken

• Today, the India-US bilateral cooperation is broad-based and multi-sectoral, covering trade and investment, defence and security, education, science and technology, cyber security, high-technology, civil nuclear energy, space technology and applications, clean energy, environment, agriculture and health

Washington, August 16. US-India bilateral relations have developed into a “global strategic partnership”, based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues.

United States and India enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests on a range of issues, and vibrant people-to-people contacts.

Lauding the ties between the two nations, the United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, said that the US celebrates the ‘rich and diverse history’ of the Indian people on the country’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 15 every year.

We, in the United States celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-Indian relations,” Blinken said in a press statement, according to the US Department of State.

“US-India comprehensive global and strategic partnership is grounded in the deep bonds between our peoples, our economies, and built on the foundation of our shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and human dignity,” he added.

Wishing India, the US State Secretary further stated that “US-India cooperation is expanding at a rapid pace” as two countries continue to work together to advance the shared vision of a free, open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

“From climate and clean energy to defence and space technologies, US-Indian bilateral cooperation is more wide-ranging and stronger than ever before,” Blinken said.

“I wish all those celebrating in India, in the United States, and globally through the Indian diaspora, a joyous Independence Day,” he added.

On this momentous day, we celebrate the rich and diverse history of the Indian people and the bright future of US-Indian relations.

“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of India as they celebrate the anniversary of their country’s independence on August 15.