US President Barack Obama has described the Indo-US strategic partnership as a defining and indispensable collaboration for the 21st century. He was speaking at a ceremony at the White House last evening during which new Indian Ambassador to the US , Nirupama Rao presented her credentials.
Mr. Obama said, the two countries share a dynamic and broad relationship that serves to advance peace and prosperity in Asia and the world.

Mrs. Nirupama Rao, in her remarks to Obama, conveyed warm greetings from the President and Prime Minister of India to him and First Lady Michelle Obama. She said, India is greatly encouraged by his strong personal commitment to take the bilateral strategic partnership forward.