New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Amid recent strains in India-US relations, New Jersey Governor Philip D Murphy on Friday expressed strong optimism about the future of the bilateral partnership, asserting that improvements are expected "sooner rather than later."

Speaking during a panel discussion at the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI)'s 12th Annual Forum, Governor Murphy addressed current concerns around tariffs, student mobility, and visa issues that have clouded the otherwise growing strategic and economic partnership between the two democracies.

"It's true that India-US relations have seen some turbulence recently," Governor Murphy acknowledged. "But as an optimist, I believe there's hope--things will improve sooner rather than later." ...