Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was instrumental in building robust ties with the United States and laid the foundation of Indo-US 'Global Strategic Partnership' based on shared democratic values and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues. In July 2005, he addressed the US Congress - Archival Footage | Dr. Manmohan Singh

In an interview with NDTV and in speeches over the years, Manmohan Singh spoke about how he never planned a political career and that "accidents happen in life". "I had something to offer that might help the country get moving once again and, fortunately, it worked that way," the former Prime Minister said. | NDTV