Highlighting the recent successful visit of President Barack Obama to New Delhi, U.S. Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, has said that it is an indication of improvement in ties between both sides, and should be seen as the 'dawn of a new era'.
"I think all of us would agree we are witnessing a new moment; the dawn of a new era in U.S.-India bilateral relations," he said in his remarks at Asia Society Event, 'A New Moment', in Mumbai.
"President Obama's historic visit led to breakthroughs in a number of areas and Secretary Kerry's participation at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit served as a clear demonstration of the importance we place on our bilateral relationship," he added.
Verma also highlighted the important exchange from the U.S. President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio address on "Maan ki Baat".
"I would like to take a moment to highlight a telling and important exchange from the President and Prime Minister's radio address on "Maan ki Baat." If you haven't listened to it or read the transcript, I encourage you to do so. It's a fascinating exchange that, I believe, reveals the core values that underpin the policies our leaders seek to implement," he said.
"What draws our two nations together, and some of the core elements that I believe are really at the centre of what we hope to achieve between our countries: specifically, our shared democratic values, prosperity, social inclusion, and our shared vision for the region," he added.
He further said that as Ambassador, therefore, he has a clear roadmap to follow: to work with Indian partners in government, business, and civil society to unleash the potential between our two countries and in the region.
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"We are not just natural partners. As the President stated, the United States can be India's best partner," he added.
The U.S. envoy said the clear rapport between the leaders on display during the President's visit, and their ability to make progress on some of our toughest bilateral issues, set a clear signal that our government ministries and departments should follow as they engage each other.