"We work closely together to make sure that the world intellectual property organisation election was won by someone who respects property rights. "But as I said last year to achieve these worthy goals, India will need to encourage an environment that is more open to increased trade and investment. We see each other for what we are great democracies, global powers and really good friends. India is one of a few trusted like-minded countries whose leaders I call on a regular basis for counsel and collaboration on issues that span continents," Pompeo said. And let's seize this moment to deepen cooperation between two of the world's greatest democracies," he added.

Source: Economic Times July 23, 2020 02:26 UTC