Washington, Dec. 11 -- US Representative Bill Huizenga underscored the growing strategic weight of the relationship between Washington and New Delhi, describing the US-India partnership as "a defining relationship of the 21st century."

His remarks were delivered during the House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee's hearing titled 'The US-India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific', where he framed India as central to the US vision for the region.

Huizenga said, "The US-India relationship is no longer just important. It is a defining relationship of the 21st century." He added that the partnership is essential if the US seeks "a free Indo-Pacific, resilient supply chains, and a world where democra...