U.S.-INDIA ENTERPRISES, INC.

U.S.-Indian relations have not always been smooth, as was to be expected from differences in history, culture and geography. But they have been characterized by several underlying themes: both countries are democracies dedicated to the concept of human dignity. Both seek a world of peace. For the United States a strong, self-reliant and developing India serves our vital national interest. For an India playing a large role in international affairs will make by its very might a major contribution to the stability of South Asia and the peace of the world.

The process of development is, of course, a complicated one. It involves moving from a world of tradition to one of constant change. It involves a spiritual adventure as much as technological change, for it requires coming to grips with new ways of thinking and to make them part of a society's life.

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No country can really develop, therefore, primarily
on the basis of foreign aid. Development must become
part of the experience of the country concerned.

This is why India's friends watch her progress with
so much fascination. Prime Minister Nehru consolidated
India's independence; Prime Minister Indira Gandhi fought
for India's non-alignment and fostered its unity with fierce
integrity. The new Prime Minister Radjiv Gandhi seems
determined to build on these foundations an India that is
technologically and philosophically part of the contemporary
world and that has achieved this role by its own efforts.

Americans will observe these efforts with respect
and will want to give appropriate support. They have
admired the courage with which the new Prime Minister has
embarked on strengthening the unity of his country and
relating it to the rest of the world. They will surely
want to cooperate in a manner respectful of India's
tradition and political individuality.

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They will be convinced that whatever the differences of perspective India's success will be a success for the cause of freedom.

We wish Prime Minister Radjiv Gandhi every success on his visit to the United States.

U.S.-INDIA ENTERPRISES, INC.

U.S.-Indian relations are of great importance for both countries. They have not always been smooth, as was to be expected from differences in history, culture and geography.

The process of development is, of course, a complicated one. It involves moving from our world of tradition to one of constant change. It involves a spiritual adventure as much as technological change, for it requires coming to grips with new ways of thinking and to make them part of a society life.

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No country can really develop, therefore, primarily must become on the basis of foreign aid. Development much became part of the experience of the country concerned.

This is why India's friends watch her progress with so much fascination. Prime Minister Nehru consolidated India's independence; Prime Minister Indira Gandhi fought for India's non-alignment and fostered its unity with fierce integrity. The new Prime Minister Radjiv Gandhi seems determined to build on these foundations an India that is + philosophically/ technologically/ part of the contemporary world and that has achieved this role by its own efforts.

Americans will observe these efforts with respect and will mand & give appropriate support. They have admired the courage with which the new Prime Minister has embarked on these efforts. They will surely want to cooperate in a manner respectful of India's tradition and political individuality. They will be

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convinced that whatever the differences of perspective
India's success will be a success for freedom.

U.S.-INDIA ENTERPRISES, INC.

PHONE: 202-887-0186

818 - 18th Street, N.W., Suite 1010,
Washington, D.C. 20006 U.S.A.

TELEX: 292087

April 11, 1985

Dr. Henry Kissinger
CSIS
1800 K Street
Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

On the occasion of India's Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's ensuing U.S. visit next June, U.S.-India Enterprises, Inc., the publisher of INDO-AMERICAN BUSINESS TIMES, is bringing out a special souvenir issue on India and Indo-American relationship. This publication project has been endorsed (copy enclosed) by Hon. Mr. K.S. Bajpai, India's Ambassador in Washington.

The proposed souvenir publication will contain informative and well-studied articles by experts on major subjects pertaining to India and Indo-U.S. relations.

This souvenir publication will spell out new policies and measures taken by the Government of India under the youthful leadership of Hon. Prime Minister Gandhi. This bold and dynamic new approach of India has evoked keen interest in America and generated a new climate for fresh avenues of cooperation and collaboration between India and the United States.

To give further momentum to this trend, we feel a survey of opinions/comments/views of what leaders in the United States in various fields--Government, Congress, business, industry, banking and finance, politics, science, arts and culture--feel about this new policy would be very useful.

To help us achieve this objective, I request you to send us your view/message (of about 300-400 words) for this special souvenir publication. I would appreciate if this message, along with your photograph (B/W) and biodata reaches us by May 10, 1985.

A word from you acknowledging this letter will help us a great deal in our planning.

Thanking you,

Hasmukh Shah
President

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WAS/ISI/124/4/85

भारत का राजभूत
बाधिनियन, दी.० सी.०
AMBASSADOR OF INDIA
2107 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.W.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20008

March 28 1985

Dear Mr. Shah,

Your publication of a special souvenir issue of Indo-American Business Times to mark Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's visit to the United States in June 1985 is a most commendable initiative to further the cause of Indo-American relations, which the visit itself is intended to promote. By focussing on India's multi-faceted relations with the United States, and by highlighting our own achievements in various fields, the special issue should make a fruitful contribution to better mutual understanding between the two countries.

My colleagues in the Embassy and I wish you every success in your project. We hope your effort will attract wide support in India and here, to which end we in the Embassy would be happy to cooperate.

Mr. Hasmukh Shah,
President,
US-India Enterprises, Inc.,
818-18th Street N.W.
Suite 1010
Washington D.C. 20006