Today, bilateral relations with Britain are excellent, with cooperation in many areas and both countries continuing to work on strengthening these ties.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The bond between the United States and Britain has always been strong. It has survived through war and peace, periods of prosperity and economic hardship.
We have a unique relationship with the U.K., Great Britain. Tony Blair has been a steadfast spokesman for Britain, and also for the joint interests that we share.
The transatlantic relationship is vital for both our countries: France will remain a reliable ally of the United States. Nevertheless, ally does not mean aligned.
I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.
I am an optimist about the UK. We have been involved in trade with our European partners, which we will always be doing whatever this relationship is. We are a member of the EU. That gives us benefits. But we have to figure out where that is going. In the world, we are a global trader already.
Both France and Britain are supportive of India's bid for a broad-based agreement on trade and investment with the European Union.
We work well together with the United Kingdom - particularly, perhaps, when we talk about new rules for the European Union.
I believe something very deeply. That Britain's national interest is best served in a flexible, adaptable and open European Union and that such a European Union is best with Britain in it.
India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.
We have an interest in excellent relations because we are neighbours as Europeans with Russia. We are allies with the United States in the NATO framework.