New Delhi: India and the US may work jointly to counter “coercion” and deploy ships and air forces together. Indo-Pacific Amid growing concerns over China’s military might in the region, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday called for ensuring freedom of the skies and seas.
Addressing an event at IIT-Delhi, the envoy said both countries are set to deepen co-production of military equipment and cited planned work in aero-engines, artillery and ground vehicles as a few examples. quoted.
Speaking on issues related to human rights, he said the US would continue to engage with India on this “as we always have done, and as we do in all countries around the world.” He also quoted Mahatma Gandhi: “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and test of our civilization.”
The US ambassador said that India and the US have the power to build a more peaceful world and together the two largest democracies can build a wall against the “make right” mentality.
In comments seen as an oblique reference to China, he said India and the US can stand together against those who would harm the common good for their own benefit.
Garcetti said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington last week made it clear that the India-US partnership is growing at a “breathtaking pace” and is having an “undeniable impact”.
He said, “America and India have the power to set an example and create a more peaceful world in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. A key component of peace is security.”
“As we have unfortunately seen over the last three years, we live in a world where countries ignore sovereign borders, advancing their claims through violence and destruction,” he said in an apparent reference to China and Russia. Are.”
He said, “This is not the world we want. This is not the world we need.”
The envoy emphasized that both sides should have high ambitions in the relationship and focus on realizing it. He underlined his remarks with a simple Hindi phrase: “Sapne Sakar Karna (Turning dreams into reality)”.
“We can stand together for alternatives, resisting coercion. We can stand together as a force for stability to prevent regional and global crises. We can work together to ensure maritime security deploy their ships together in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and even beyond.” They said.
“We can deploy our air forces in the Indo-Pacific region to ensure freedom of the skies and seas and to jointly respond to humanitarian crises from the Sahara to the Pacific Islands,” he said.
He said, “We can coordinate our land-force exercises in various areas to strengthen the sovereign defense of all countries that want to work with us. As ‘major defense partners’ it is entirely our responsibility to There are opportunities to take control.”
Garcetti described Modi’s US visit as a celebration of Indo-US relations.
He said, “The celebration was real. And from the White House to the Capitol, the US government, cutting across party lines, the Houses of Congress and the various branches of government, there was a great celebration.”
“From the pompous welcome and American tradition, to the Indian-inspired menu that includes a touch of millet – from the thoughtful gifts to PM Modi’s rousing speech before Congress,” he added.
He said, “From the sense of pride among Indian-Americans when they saw that their place in the US-India story was so appreciated, to the graciousness of the Prime Minister and the Indian delegation – it was all very memorable.”
Garcetti said the US and India are better placed and will deliver better results when they work together for peace, prosperity and the planet.
“When Prime Minister Modi said that ‘today is not an era of war’ it caught the attention of the whole world. What a powerful thought. What a necessary thought. And President Biden described the moment as ‘an inflection point’ ,” They said.
He added, “Of course, lasting peace is not something that just happens; it must be carefully built and nurtured.”
On issues related to human rights, Garcetti said, “We will continue to engage on human rights issues, as we have always done, and as we do in all countries around the world.”
“As Vice President (Kamala) Harris said last week, reflecting on the lessons taught to her by her grandfather who helped fight for India’s independence, we must not only have democracy, but have democracy,” he said. Should work to protect.
Garcetti said the idea of India and the US together ‘dreaming and succeeding’ is an ‘unbeatable combination’.
“I hope that soon we will see the United States and India working together across the Pacific and Atlantic, from Central Asia to Southern Africa,” he said.
On defense production, he said: “When the US and India work together to co-produce military equipment, we create a state-of-the-art system at a sustainable cost and with a flexible supply chain for India, the US and us.” partner.”
He said the announcements made during Modi’s visit set a marker and highlighted the incredible potential in the region.
“Through co-production work that is already taking place in airframes and engineering, and planned work in aero engines, artillery and ground vehicles, to name a few, we look forward to further deepening co-production and exploring new opportunities ready to deal with — — something we can’t even imagine today,” he said.
The ambassador also stressed on having “trust” between the armies of the two countries.
“Like any other skill, it requires practice and trust. We need to institutionalize trust by increasing human interaction, communication and interoperability between our forces,” he added.
“And as we master interoperability on land, sea and air, we can advance our partnership into new frontiers, including outer space and cyberspace,” he added.
On the visa issue, Garcetti said, “We want to eliminate barriers that prevent qualified travelers from experiencing the United States.”
“We are already doing this. We are currently processing more visas faster than the US mission in India. We have set a goal of processing at least one million visas in 2023, and we will be the first We are more than half way towards reaching that goal,” he added.
Addressing an event at IIT-Delhi, the envoy said both countries are set to deepen co-production of military equipment and cited planned work in aero-engines, artillery and ground vehicles as a few examples. quoted.
Speaking on issues related to human rights, he said the US would continue to engage with India on this “as we always have done, and as we do in all countries around the world.” He also quoted Mahatma Gandhi: “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and test of our civilization.”
The US ambassador said that India and the US have the power to build a more peaceful world and together the two largest democracies can build a wall against the “make right” mentality.
In comments seen as an oblique reference to China, he said India and the US can stand together against those who would harm the common good for their own benefit.
Garcetti said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington last week made it clear that the India-US partnership is growing at a “breathtaking pace” and is having an “undeniable impact”.
He said, “America and India have the power to set an example and create a more peaceful world in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. A key component of peace is security.”
“As we have unfortunately seen over the last three years, we live in a world where countries ignore sovereign borders, advancing their claims through violence and destruction,” he said in an apparent reference to China and Russia. Are.”
He said, “This is not the world we want. This is not the world we need.”
The envoy emphasized that both sides should have high ambitions in the relationship and focus on realizing it. He underlined his remarks with a simple Hindi phrase: “Sapne Sakar Karna (Turning dreams into reality)”.
“We can stand together for alternatives, resisting coercion. We can stand together as a force for stability to prevent regional and global crises. We can work together to ensure maritime security deploy their ships together in the Pacific and Indian Oceans and even beyond.” They said.
“We can deploy our air forces in the Indo-Pacific region to ensure freedom of the skies and seas and to jointly respond to humanitarian crises from the Sahara to the Pacific Islands,” he said.
He said, “We can coordinate our land-force exercises in various areas to strengthen the sovereign defense of all countries that want to work with us. As ‘major defense partners’ it is entirely our responsibility to There are opportunities to take control.”
Garcetti described Modi’s US visit as a celebration of Indo-US relations.
He said, “The celebration was real. And from the White House to the Capitol, the US government, cutting across party lines, the Houses of Congress and the various branches of government, there was a great celebration.”
“From the pompous welcome and American tradition, to the Indian-inspired menu that includes a touch of millet – from the thoughtful gifts to PM Modi’s rousing speech before Congress,” he added.
He said, “From the sense of pride among Indian-Americans when they saw that their place in the US-India story was so appreciated, to the graciousness of the Prime Minister and the Indian delegation – it was all very memorable.”
Garcetti said the US and India are better placed and will deliver better results when they work together for peace, prosperity and the planet.
“When Prime Minister Modi said that ‘today is not an era of war’ it caught the attention of the whole world. What a powerful thought. What a necessary thought. And President Biden described the moment as ‘an inflection point’ ,” They said.
He added, “Of course, lasting peace is not something that just happens; it must be carefully built and nurtured.”
On issues related to human rights, Garcetti said, “We will continue to engage on human rights issues, as we have always done, and as we do in all countries around the world.”
“As Vice President (Kamala) Harris said last week, reflecting on the lessons taught to her by her grandfather who helped fight for India’s independence, we must not only have democracy, but have democracy,” he said. Should work to protect.
Garcetti said the idea of India and the US together ‘dreaming and succeeding’ is an ‘unbeatable combination’.
“I hope that soon we will see the United States and India working together across the Pacific and Atlantic, from Central Asia to Southern Africa,” he said.
On defense production, he said: “When the US and India work together to co-produce military equipment, we create a state-of-the-art system at a sustainable cost and with a flexible supply chain for India, the US and us.” partner.”
He said the announcements made during Modi’s visit set a marker and highlighted the incredible potential in the region.
“Through co-production work that is already taking place in airframes and engineering, and planned work in aero engines, artillery and ground vehicles, to name a few, we look forward to further deepening co-production and exploring new opportunities ready to deal with — — something we can’t even imagine today,” he said.
The ambassador also stressed on having “trust” between the armies of the two countries.
“Like any other skill, it requires practice and trust. We need to institutionalize trust by increasing human interaction, communication and interoperability between our forces,” he added.
“And as we master interoperability on land, sea and air, we can advance our partnership into new frontiers, including outer space and cyberspace,” he added.
On the visa issue, Garcetti said, “We want to eliminate barriers that prevent qualified travelers from experiencing the United States.”
“We are already doing this. We are currently processing more visas faster than the US mission in India. We have set a goal of processing at least one million visas in 2023, and we will be the first We are more than half way towards reaching that goal,” he added.
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