New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Describing the India-US relations as an essential element of the 21st century, former US secretary of state Antony Blinken said on Saturday that technological cooperation will drive the next phase of bilateral relations between the two countries.

Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, he described the India-US partnership is a global relationship dealing with global issues. He noted that the two countries can collaborate on semiconductors, AI and space, among other sectors.

"The relationship, partnership or the strategic convergence between the US and India is an essential element of this new century and one that we continue to pursue and to deepen," he said.

Referring to the improvement in bilate...