time we can look for opportunities to help india achieve these goals while avoiding an old development model based on dirty fuels and outdated technology better environmental practices can and must complement economic growth the united states and india share an interest in greening our economies this is not only an ecological imperative it is also an economic and strategic opportunity our countries and the world will gain if we can pool our expertise to increase cooperation on energy efficiency and improve the management of our forests and waterwe should harness the talents of our engineers and entrepreneurs to speed the transition to a lowcarbon economy accelerate the deployment of clean technologies and help bridge indias energy deficit it is vital for our two countries to work together to find common ground this december in copenhagen as we seek a strong international agreement to combat the challenge of climate change the tasks ahead wont be easy and our two nations wont always agree but indias involvement will be crucial in addressing the range of challenges on the worlds agenda when president truman announced the united states decision to recognize indias independence in 1947 he acknowledged the great trials facing what was then a fragile country but he also expressed his confidence that india would take its place at the forefront of the nations of the world and find the united states to be a constant friendtoday president obama and i believe we have the chance to forge a partnership worthy of that promise i hope a new era of stronger cooperation between india and the united states will be one of the signature accomplishments of our new governments the world has a lot riding on our cooperation qna should india play a serious role in pakistans war against talibanhas the upa govt been effective in dealing with pakistan with respect to 2611