India Situated in ‘Tough Neighbourhood’, Says Nominated for the next US ambassador to India
New Delhi: The Mayor of Los Angeles city of the US and the nominated for the next US ambassador to India – Eric Michael Garcetti has expressed concern about India’s geographical situation. Garcetti said that “India is located in a ‘tough neighborhood’. If my name is confirmed, I will further advance US efforts to defend its borders and sovereignty and strengthen India’s ability to deter aggression”,
The unnecessary disputes which have been created by China’s PLA at the Indian border clearly show that how China is trying to disrupt the peace and stability in India at the border and poses a threat.
Garcetti in his statement said that he would make efforts through information sharing, counterterrorism coordination, joint freedom of navigation patrols and military exercises which I have participated in as a naval officer with my Indian counterparts, and the sales of our best defense technologies in order to realize the full potential of our major defense partnership.
Senator Robert Menendez said if Eric Michael Garcetti confirmed, he will work closely with India to support a similarly bold approach of promoting green energy through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and through Agenda 2030 Climate and Clean Energy Partnership.
Moreover, the diplomatic relations between India and the US have been developed at the next level in the last few years.
(_Vinayak Barot)
