Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said that there is a "great opportunity" for strengthening Indo-US relationship in the field of bilateral trade and war against terrorism.
Emerging out of the White House immediately after a meeting with President Barack Obama, along with other members of the National Governors Association, Mr Jindal said India-US relationship is one area on the foreign policy front where there is a bipartisan support and the two countries would benefit - both economically and politically - from strengthening of this ties.
"I think, it is a great opportunity for both countries (India and the US)," Mr Jindal, who is the first Indian American Governor of an US State told PTI.
"We have traditional allies like South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, but also other countries including Vietnam. They are friendly to America and want a strong relationship," said the Louisiana Governor, who became the governor in 2008.
A Republican presidential aspirant, this is for the first time that Mr Jindal has expressed his view on India US relationship.
Responding to questions, Mr Jindal supported joint effort between India and the US in the fight against terrorism, in particular Islamic extremism.
"Secondly, one of the things which is also very important is that we got to insist on simulation on integration of our societies. That is something that America has a great history of being a melting pot, welcoming folks from all over the world," he said.
Referring to his recent visit to Europe, Mr Jindal said one of the concerns that people there have there are people who have come to those countries are non-assimilating.
"So two things that both (India and the US) of our countries can do is one to call on Muslim leaders to denounce these individuals and insist to those come in our countries to assimilate and integrate. We have a pride history in doing that in America," Mr Jindal said, adding that he currently has no plans to travel to India.
When asked about his potential presidential bid, Mr Jindal said: "We are still thinking and would be making decision in next couple of months."
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