India's central role

Now India has a central role at the world stage. US defence secretary has visited India because US and India to must cooperate to prepare world for new power order. India has friendly relations with Afghanistan, and US want to use India in negotiating settlements with Afghanistan. Even if the US leave Afghanistan, it will not leave Asia, and improving relations with India is a way to increase its sphere of influence to stay on in Asia. US is also moving its navy(60% of entire navy) from Pacific to the Indian Ocean. And this would counter check power of China. So now we have a common issue; that is freedom to navigate and carry on trade in South China Sea.Previously, we were told by China not to come to South China Sea. But with the friendship with US, we will be able to negotiate use of the South China Sea for  navigation(going through) purposes. India has the important role in making friends with two big powers, and not getting involved in power tactics of either one. And we are maintaining very good ties with China too. In Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Chinese leader described relations with India as most important relationship in the Twenty first century. The good spirit of Indian leaders—past and present--- has made our role an important one.