WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has positioned India as a critical partner in its newly released National Security Strategy, signalling Washington’s intent to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across economic, technological and defence sectors.

The strategy document, released by the White House, explicitly calls for improved commercial relations with India and encourages New Delhi to “contribute to Indo-Pacific security” through continued cooperation in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue alongside Australia, Japan and the United States.

“We must continue to improve commercial (and other) relations with India”, the document states, marking a significant diplomatic emphasis on the bilateral relationship. The strategy identifies the Indo-Pacific as “already the source of almost half t

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