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India, U.S. natural allies: Obama

Washington: Vowing to strengthen ties with the “natural partner” India, the Democratic presidential hopeful, Barack Obama, has noted that the hardworking Indian-American professionals are adding to the “richness” of the U.S. society and invited the community to join him in “renewing the strength” of this country.

“The world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy are natural partners, sharing important interests and fundamental democratic values,” Mr. Obama said in a yet-to-be-published article in the ethnic India Abroad newspaper, excerpts of which were given in a write-up on Friday.

He recognised the major contributions of Indian-American community to the U.S. economy as well as the fabric of the American society.

“Already, in communities across this country, Indian Americans are lifting up our economy and creating jobs,” he said and pointed out that “leading entrepreneurs, innovators, lawyers, doctors, engineers, and hardworking professionals are adding to the richness and success of the American society.”

“Together, we can restore and revitalise America’s innovation-based economy so that we can create jobs and meet our most pressing domestic challenges.” — PTI

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