India an important factor for U.S.: Wisner

WASHINGTON, MARCH 20. The U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton's visit to India has given the U.S. an opportunity to create for itself a privileged position in the South Asian country, but he must tread softly on controversial issues there, the former U.S. Ambassador to India, Mr. Frank Wisner, has said.

Mr. Clinton's visit, he said, ``is a terrific opportunity for the U.S. to root itself in the region, to get some traction on the issues to create a privileged position for us as we go forward''. ``India would be an important factor in Asia's future and in our relationship,'' he said during a presentation for the media at the White House, organised by its press office on Sunday.

- PTI

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