We welcome India's emergence as a leading global power and stronger strategic and defence partner," said the National Security Strategy unveiled by President Donald Trump yesterday.
"We will expand our defence and security cooperation with India, a Major Defence Partner of the United States, and support India's growing relationships throughout the region," the NSS said speaking about the Indo-Pacific region.
India-US defence relationship was mentioned in the context of Indo-Pacific region, and gave a very prominent role to India in South and Central Asia.
"We will deepen our strategic partnership with India and support its leadership role in Indian Ocean security and throughout the broader region," according to the NSS which the White House said sets a positive strategic direction for the US.
