Addressing the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, former US president, George W Bush said that both US and India were engaged in an ideological battle against extremists who kill innocents.

He said 9/11 in US and 26/11 in India gave both the nations clarity to tackle such acts of terrorism.

Tackling the contentious issue of India's entry into United Nation's Security Council, Bush said US should support India's claim for a permanent berth.

Talking about his relations with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Bush said, "I like your PM, he is a wise leader and really good man and I am proud to call him a friend."