Strengthening relationship with India is important: Mullen

"The economic engine that China is something we all have to pay attention to. There's a big one in India and our growing relationship and strengthening relationship with India is critical," Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the popular Charlie Rose show in an interview.

"Our growing relationship with Brazil -- obviously, in Europe, the broader Middle East, etcetera.  And so, as we look to the future, I think that China will require more and more of our focus," he said.