<span style="color: #222222;">US Ambassador to India, Ken Juster has said that Washington is committed towards enhancing bilateral relationship with New Delhi.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking at his farewell event in New Delhi today, he said, US has been making concerted efforts to support India's rise on the world stage.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Juster said that the US National Security Strategy welcomed India's emergence as a leading power and a stronger strategic and defence partner way back in 2017 itself.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The outgoing US Ambassador asserted that the region needs stability, leadership and a democratic model for development that does not threaten the sovereignty of other countries.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Juster added that a strong and democratic India is an important partner to promote peace and prosperity in the region.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said that the Indo-Pacific region is particularly significant for the US-India relationship as it recognises the reality that India and Indian ocean are inextricably tied to East Asia and the Pacific.</span><br />