United Sates Ambassador David C Mulford, who is at the centre of a controversy over his remarks on the nuclear deal with India, on Tuesday said Washington and New Delhi had 'entered a new era' of relationship and that defense cooperation between them would help improve regional and global security and stability.
Visiting the American exhibits at the Defense Expo-2006 that opened in New Delhi on Tuesday, he described the defense ties between India and the US as a strategic partnership.
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"The US and India have entered a new era," Mulford said, noting the growing cooperation between the two countries on security and a wide range of issues.
"Our defense cooperation enhances both of our nations' capabilities and will help to improve regional and global security and stability," the Ambassador said.
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Mulford was at the centre of a controversy after his remarks in an interview to PTI that the Indo-US nuclear deal, signed on July 18 last year, could 'die' in the US Congress if New Delhi did not oppose Iran's nuclear programme.
As many as 22 major US companies are participating in the - DEFEXPO - reflecting the growing interest of the US industry in the Indian defense market. The US Army is also participating in the exposition for the first time and has set up a Technology Booth. This makes it one of the five international shows to witness the participation of US Army.
