The US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma said here on Tuesday that both India and the United States have entered into a “strategic plus” phase in their relationship sharing a common vision of a peaceful, prosperous and a stable world.
He was speaking after inaugurating the renovated building of the Oriental Research Institute (ORI). The renovation was funded by the US Consulate which donated $50,000 in 2012. The ORI which is affiliated to the University of Mysore, was established in 1891 and is a treasure trove of more than 50,000 manuscripts.
Mr. Verma said the two countries have recognised that they not only share democratic values but certain common objectives that could be best realised by becoming true friends by elevating the long standing strategic partnership.
The US Ambassador described Strategic Plus relationship as one not merely shaped by convergence of a few common interests but sharing common vision. “How we work together to achieve this common vision defines our strategic plus partnership be it with regard to economic and trade relations, energy space, climate change, space, science and technology etc,” he added.
This vision has also been bolstered by people to people ties which has outpaced the Government, said Mr. Verma. Prof. K.S. Rangappa, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore was present.
