Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a three-day state visit to the United States adding momentum to the India-USA bilateral relationship.
How significant is the State visit?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3-day state visit to the US has had a significant impact on India's global standing.
It highlights the country's dual identity as a spiritual democracy and an economic power.
The visit showcased India's cultural heritage, diplomatic prowess, and its growing influence on the world stage.
The bilateral meeting between the two sides brought out several strategic outcomes for India ranging from emerging technologies, space, energy and defence.
It strengthened the bilateral relationship between India and the U.S.
What are the key takeaways from PM’s U.S. visit?
Semiconductor Supply Chains - A MoU on Semiconductor Supply Chain and Innovation Partnership was signed between the countries.
Critical Minerals - India became the newest partner of the U.S.’s Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to diversify and secure critical mineral supply chains.
Telecommunications - India and the United States launched public-private Joint Task Forces.
India’s Bharat 6G and the U.S. Next G Alliance will co-lead this public-private research.
Space - India has signed the Artemis Accords, a common vision of space exploration for the benefit of all humankind. To know more about this, Click here.
Quantum tech - A Joint Quantum Coordination Mechanism was established to facilitate joint research between the public and private sectors across both countries.
iCET -‘Innovation Handshake’, a commercial Dialogue will be launched to connect each country’s start-up ecosystems, supporting U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET).
Civil Aviation - Air India strike a historic agreement with Boeing to acquire more than 200 American-made aircraft.
Defence - The India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) was inaugurated joint innovation on defense technologies integrating India’s private defense industry.
Student Exchange - Launched a new Joint Task Force of the Association of American Universities and leading Indian educational institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology.
Research - Launched a university network of Indo-U.S. Global Challenge Institutes to help create more research partnerships and exchanges in agriculture, energy, health, and technology.
Energy - USAID signed an MOU with the Ministry of Railways to work together on Indian Railways’ target to become a “net-zero” carbon emitter by 2030.
India and the United States committed to creating innovative investment platforms for Green Technology.
Medicine - The U.S. National Cancer Institute through two new grants to develop an artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled digital pathology platform.
How is India’s strategic independence and geopolitical balance?
Indo-Pacific - The United States to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, a regional initiative inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister.
Indian Ocean - The United States and India will hold an Indian Ocean Dialogue that convenes U.S. and Indian officials to promote greater regional coordination.
The United States promised its support for India in several international forums like
Reiterates permanent membership in a reformed UNSC,
Has announced support for Indian membership in the International Energy Agency (IAEA)
Recommits to advancing Indian membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Also President Biden has invited Prime Minister Modi to attend the APEC Summit in San Francisco in November 2023.
