New Delhi, June 23 (KNN) In the US Congress, a legislation has been introduced to fast-track weapons sales to India which seeks to give the South Asian country an equal footing with other partners and allies of the US.

This comes amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

It intends to streamline and accelerate the review and sales process for foreign military sales and exports under the Arms Export Control Act.

While in the House of Representatives, it was introduced by Congressmen Mike Waltz, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Andy Barr and Marc Veasey, in the Senate, it was Mark Warner and John Cornyn.

“The United States and India are bonded by our shared national security interests and democratic values which is why it is so important we continue to strengthen our global partnership to address the threats of today,” Waltz said.

Barr said that “by removing red tape around military sales, we are recognising India as the key partner it is”.

“Together, the United States and India will continue to cooperate and safeguard our shared national security interests and promote stability in the Indo-Pacific region,” he said.  (KNN Bureau)