The diplomat described the remarkable developments in India-US relations over the past few decades.

Washington:

Indo-U.S. security cooperation will become even more important in the coming years and the two countries’ work on emerging technologies will hold more promise, a top U.S. diplomat said on Thursday, reiterating President Joe Biden’s remarks that That is, this is the partnership that defines the 21st century.

“As President Biden and Prime Minister Modi have said, the impact we have on each other is important, but what we can do for the world is even more important. Whether it’s solving food insecurity, responding to the next pandemic, or bringing hundreds of millions of With thousands of people connected to the digital economy, there is a lot we can do together,” Richard Verma, Under Secretary of State for Management and Resources, wrote in a blog post upon his recent return from the United States. India.

Verma is the highest-ranking Indian American in the history of the State Department. He was also the first Indian-American to serve as the United States Ambassador to India.

“So, where are we going?” Verma detailed the remarkable developments in India-US relations over the past few decades.

He identified defence, democracy and technology as three key areas of cooperation between the two countries.

“Our security cooperation will become even more important in the coming years. The threats we face are real, but building our collective capabilities, increasing information sharing, and improving maritime domain awareness and interoperability will ensure that India continues to be a key player in the overall Indo-Pacific region and other regional cybersecurity providers,” Verma wrote.

“With the rise of authoritarian leaders and movements, our work to protect, preserve and strengthen democracies will continue to become more important. This includes continuing to strengthen the rules-based architecture of the global order, ensuring that income inequality gaps are bridged, and combating wrongdoing and False information. Democracy must continue to deliver for our people,” he said.

“Our work on emerging technologies will provide further hope. Emerging technologies offer tremendous opportunities for economic growth and development. At the same time, recent destructive cyberattacks by criminals and nation-states demonstrate the impact cyber vulnerabilities can have on the world.” Peace and security are at risk.”

“We must work together to address data privacy concerns, such as identity theft, by exchanging knowledge on data protection issues. Through the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership, the United States is working closely with India to build and maintain internet infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity protections . From semiconductors to critical minerals, to space exploration and clean energy innovation, fighting climate change and more, this is about economic and human security,” Verma wrote.

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