PTI: Terming India a geopolitical ally and strategic trading partner of the United States, the Republican Party has called for strengthening the working relationship and a renewal of "historic ties" between the two countries. 

"We welcome a stronger relationship with the world's largest democracy, India, both economic and cultural, as well as in terms of national security. We hereby affirm and declare that India is our geopolitical ally and a strategic trading partner," declared the party's platform adopted by the Republican national convention that began in Tampa on Tuesday. 

The party also stressed at "encouraging" New Delhi for "permitting" greater foreign investment and trade and urged for "protection" for adherents of all India's religions. It also lauded the contribution made by US citizens of Indian ancestry in development of the country.