US-INDIA COOPERATION TO FOCUS ON DEFENCE, DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY: RICHARD VERMA

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma stressed the importance of India-US security cooperation, maritime awareness, democracy

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"India-US security cooperation will become even more important work of the two in the years ahead and the countries on emerging technologies will take on even more promise, a top American diplomat said on Thursday, reiterating the remarks of President Joe Biden that this is the defining partnership of the 21st century.

"As both President Biden and Prime Minister Modi have said, our impact on each other is important, but what we can do for the world is even more important.

Whether it's addressing food insecurity or battling the next pandemic or connecting millions to the digital economy, there is so much we can do together," Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, wrote in a blog post in his recent return from India.