Statement of U.S. Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer on the anniversary of the 26/11 attacks

November 25, 2010

New Delhi - On the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, we honor the memory of the victims and their families.  As Americans died and grieved with you on 26/11, today we join you in remembrance.

We will never forget the heartbreaking images of 26/11, nor will we forget the heroics of the many men and women who risked their lives to save others. The resolve and the resilience of the Indian people in the aftermath of those attacks stands in stark contrast to the savagery and brutality of the terrorists.  As President Obama recently said in his remarks in India: Mumbai is -- and will be remembered as -- a symbol of the incredible optimism and energy that defines India in the 21st century.

Today, the United States and India are working together more closely than ever to keep our respective people safe.  In July 2010, the U.S. and India signed an historic memorandum of understanding on counterterrorism cooperation that includes new collaboration in areas such as maritime security, forensics training, megacity policing, and a wide range of other areas of cooperation.  As global partners, we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with India to fight terrorism and remain united in our determination to give our people a future of security, dignity, and opportunity.