Washington DC, May 29 -- US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening a result-driven strategic partnership with India, clarifying that Washington's relationship with New Delhi and Islamabad stands on their "own merit" and is not a "zero-sum proposition".

Pigott's remarks came when ANI asked him about the US decision to upgrade the Pakistani F-16 fleet, while calling India its most strategic partner.

The US State Department Spokesperson assured that the US is committed to growing defence cooperation with India and looking for further opportunities to take the partnership to the next level.

"We value our relationship with both India and Pakistan. These relationships stand on their own merits a...