Despite India's refusal to sign the NPT, the Obama administration is hopeful that New Delhi will pursue longer term goals to diminish the numbers and role of nuclear weapons in global security.
Dennis C Blair, Director of National Intelligence in his Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community, said as one of the engines of the global economy, India continues to demonstrate the potential for strong growth in 2010 and remains an attractive location for investment.
"In keeping with its status as an emerging world power, the Government of India exerts strong leadership in global and regional fora and in important bilateral relationships," he said, adding India has also supported strategic outcomes in multilateral groupings such as the G-20 and Copenhagen.
"India's recent decision to participate in the April 2010 Global Security Summit signals a continuation of this trend, as New Delhi is likely to pursue longer terms goals to diminish the numbers and role of nuclear weapons in global security even as the country remains steadfast in its refusal to sign the NPT," Blair said.
The US has invited India to in the NPT review meet to be hosted by President Barack Obama in April this year.