India caucus played sterling role in boosting Indo-US ties: Amb Shringla

The powerful Congressional India caucus, both in the House and the Senate, has played a sterling role in strengthening and deepening of bilateral relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, the Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh V Shringla, has said.

Addressing a gathering of top US lawmakers at a reception co-hosted in his honour by the co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, Shringla said India has counted every step of the way.

A record number of 60 members of the US House of Representatives and Senators attended the reception held at the US Capitol on Thursday evening.

Prominent among them were Senators John Cornyn and Mark Warner, who are co-chairs of the Senate India Caucus; Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard among others.

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, were also present at the event.

Praising the "understanding" of US lawmakers to steer the countries "ever closer together", the Indian diplomat said: "Many in this room will recall the sterling role played by the India caucus in getting us past the finish line on the landmark civil nuclear agreement."