india saw 52% growth in clean energy investment in 2011, with leadership from companies like suslan and reliance solar, they have the fourth largest installed wind capacity and incredible solar energy potential. that is why i strongly support the 2009, u.s./india understanding of energy and climate change signed by president obama and and prime minister sing, which is being implemented through initiatives like the partnership to advance clean energy. it's clear that india's strategic role is growing. we agree that the asia pacific region requires india's sustained engagement, whether to promote economic stability in afghanistan or to encourage human rights in other countries. india enjoys strong cultural historical, people to people and economic links to east asia and i frequently hear that the east ward neighbors see merit in india's contributions to regional peace and prosperity. in the coming years i hope our two countries can deep enour cooperation throughout asia, not based on any common threats, but on the bed rock of shared interests and values. one area that is showing signs of