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Rep.Waltz, tapped by Trump as NSA, says U.S.-India relationship "most important of 21st century"
Waltz noted his participation in the 70th anniversary of Indian Independence alongside Representative Ro Khanna, where he witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the Red Fort in August.
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FILE PHOTO: Rep. Michael Waltz (FL) gestures on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. / Image- REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
Congressman Mike Waltz who was selected by President-elect Donald Trump on November 12 to serve as National Security Advisor, described the U.S.-India relationship "the most important relationship of the 21st century.”
Waltz, who also serves as the co-chair of the U.S.-India Caucus in the House of Representatives, underscored the importance of U.S.-India relations in a recorded message at the INDUSXSummit 2024 held at Stanford University in September by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF).
USISPF extends congratulations to Congressman @michaelgwaltz on his appointment as National Security Advisor (NSA) to President-elect @realDonaldTrump.
— US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (@USISPForum) November 12, 2024
We were honored to feature a video message from Rep. Waltz, co-chair of the US-India Caucus, at the recent #INDUSXSummit2024,… pic.twitter.com/UuSKWXrg45
A retired Army Green Beret who has been a leading critic of China, Waltz’s appointment to the important security post reflects the increasing importance of the U.S.-India ties, particularly in the areas of defense, innovation, and strategic cooperation.
In his message at the summit, Waltz emphasized the growing momentum in bilateral relations, citing developments like the co-production of Apache helicopter fuselages between Boeing and Tata as a key example of successful collaboration. He highlighted that these efforts not only involve existing technologies, such as ship repair, but also emerging fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and data center operations.
Reflecting on his experiences, Waltz noted his participation in the 70th anniversary of Indian Independence alongside Representative Ro Khanna, where he witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the Red Fort in August. "The momentum is just continuing," Waltz said, referencing Modi’s recent address to the U.S. Congress.
Calling Waltz stressed its significance in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. He concluded with a commitment to strengthening ties, stating, "Consider my office and my team an open door to further this relationship as we press forward."
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