India and the United States strengthened their strategic alliance on the second day of Prime Minister Modi’s “state visit” to Washington, DC, by signing agreements spanning massive defense deals, semiconductors, essential minerals, collaboration in essential and emerging technology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, telecommunications, and space cooperation.
While India will establish a mission in Seattle, the US may introduce in-country renewable H-1B visas and open consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.
Following their delegation-level meetings, US President Mr. Joe Biden stated in answer to a query regarding human rights in India, “Prime Minister (Modi) and I had a terrific discussion on democratic values. We all have a great deal of respect for one another since we live in democracies. Our diversity, cultures, and open, tolerant debate are characteristics of both of our countries that are democratic in nature. Every citizen has worth, in our opinion.
According to Mr. Joe Biden, bilateral trade has increased by more than a factor of two over the past 10 years, totaling more than US$ 191 billion and sustaining tens of thousands of well-paying jobs in both India and the US. In addition, the US President said that Air India’s purchase of more than 200 Boeing airplanes would sustain 1 million American employment across 44 states. In addition, he stated that “Indian companies are announcing more than US$ 2 billion in new investments in manufacturing and solar in Colorado, steel in Ohio, optic fiber in South Carolina, and much more, proving that manufacturing in America is back.”
According to PM Modi, all citizens in India receive government benefits equally and without distinction. “Democracy is in our DNA, and we live it,” he continued. There is no caste, religious, or geographic prejudice.
The technology transfer agreement to produce fighter jet engines in India, which he described as a “landmark” arrangement, was mentioned by PM Modi as evidence that India had resolved to address all outstanding trade disputes with the United States. According to him, India’s decision to sign on to the Artemis Accord proved that “even the sky is not the limit” when it comes to bilateral ties between the US and India.
By 2024, according to Mr. Joe Biden, the United States will send an Indian into space. PM Mr. Modi was hosted by US President Mr. Joe Biden and First Lady Ms. Jill for a private dinner at the White House.
After arriving at the White House South Lawn to a festive welcome ceremony that featured a 21-gun salute, PM Modi met privately with Mr. Joe Biden before engaging in bilateral delegation-level discussions. One of the most important connections of the twenty-first century, according to Mr. Joe Biden, is the relationship between the US and India.
The White House gates have never before been opened to such a large number of Indian-Americans, according to PM Modi. He congratulated Mr. Joe Biden for the magnificent welcome ceremony at the White House, which he termed as an honor and source of pride for India’s 1.4 billion people. He further said that while India is the world’s largest “yuva (youth) factory,” the United States has the best educational institutions and cutting-edge technology.
