Washington,: The US’ relationship with India is “critical” in dealing with its strategic adversaries – China and Russia, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said.

Khanna spoke to radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt on Tuesday after his return from India, where he led a bipartisan Congressional delegation.

“China and Russia are clearly two strategic challenges, adversaries. That’s why the relationship with India is going to be so critical in dealing with it. I think China and Russia aren’t always going to march lockstep and there are opportunities there, but by and large, we should be clear-eyed about what they’re doing,” he said.

Press Trust of India