We will deepen our strategic partnership with India and support its leadership role in Indian Ocean security and throughout the broader region.

We will press Pakistan to intensify its counterterrorism efforts, since no partnership can survive a country’s support for militants and terrorists who target a partner’s own service members and officials. The United States will also encourage Pakistan to continue demonstrating that it is a responsible steward of its nuclear assets.

We will continue to partner with Afghanistan to promote peace and security in the region.

We will continue to promote anti-corruption reform in Afghanistan to increase the legitimacy of its government and reduce the appeal of violent extremist organizations.

We will help South Asian nations maintain their sovereignty as China increases its influence in the region.