Sullivan Applauds Indian Prime Minister Modi’s Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after attending Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s joint address to Congress:
“I want to extend my deep respect and thank Prime Minister Modi for his remarks to Congress today. His visit reflects both the continuation of the strong bilateral relationship between our two countries, as well as an era of new partnerships on many fronts.
“U.S.-India economic ties have expanded for the last several decades. Trade between our two countries has become one of the most important relationships in the global marketplace – an issue important to Alaska, which has strong economic interests in the Asia-Pacific. We are also now on the verge of deepening our strategic and military ties as well.
“I recently returned from a congressional trip to Asia, where I met with senior officials in South Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan and evaluated U.S. influence in the region, and pressed for deeper economic and energy ties with Alaska. It’s critical that we continue to forge and foster partnerships with allies like these. Therefore, I offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that strengthens our military ties with India by promoting exchanges between U.S. and Indian military officials at senior levels. The future of our relationship should encompass every pillar needed to make it a true alliance. By doing this, we can ensure the most promising opportunities for people in both our great nations.
“Finally, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of freedom and individual liberty as pillars of democracy. I share in this belief with the prime minister and believe his vision will be transformational for India and for the future of U.S.-India relations.”
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