Special emphasis is also being given to India’s cooperation in the political and economic fields with Germany and Japan without in any way affecting existing status of Indo-Soviet ties
Significantly political understanding between India and the United States on long term cooperation in political and Strategic areas has reached an advanced stage. But both sides have preferred for going in measured steps.
The number of Gulf countries Covered by the new policy initiative is not being disclosed but they are important in terms of their strategic location and influence
The Indian policy makers who are being encouraged by Rao are credited with the view that in the changed context of the Soviet Union losing its eminent position as a rival superpower and the United States having emerged as the most influential power India has very little option but to reshape its priorities to serve its national interests now and in the future.
Article extracted from this publication >> August 23, 1991
