My phone goes to Delhi, not Beijing: US Senator

NEWDELHI, July 1: US Republican Senator Steve Daines used his phone as an example to highlight his trust in India over China, saying he carries it with him when travelling to Delhi but leaves it behind when visiting Beijing.

Daines, at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit held in Washington on Tuesday, said India, in partnership with the United States, stands as the unique nation equipped to rival the dimension and proportions of China's innovation network, describing the bilateral ties as crucial not just for the two democracies but for the global community.

Elaborating on his opinion on the trust factor towards India and China, Daines said when he travels to Beijing, his phone does not go with him.-HT