New Delhi, Aug. 9 (ANI): Stressing on the importance of the Indo-US relationship, United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel today said that a stronger partnership between both the countries is critical for sustained peace and prosperity around the globe. “A stronger US-India partnership is critical for sustained peace and prosperity around the globe. US is working with India in sectors all across the commercial scope. Increased investment towards defence industrial partnership with India is the way of going forward.