TECHNOLOGY, TRUST AND DIASPORA: PILLARS OF INDIA-U.S. PARTNERSHIP

Historically, US-India innovation relationship has been about India being outsourced low-end services. With iCET, there's a paradigm shift. India has access to high-end technology.

- RAJESH MEHTA

In recent weeks, India-US relationship has been featured prominently in the headlines. Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the United States and outreach to the Indian diaspora have attracted considerable attention. The recent India visit of US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin has reinforced the major defence partnership and advanced cooperation in critical domains. India-US military cooperation has moved forward in leaps and bounds even though India is not an alliance partner of the United States. The recently concluded major jet engine deal as well as the Quad partnership are also strong positive developments. The recently joined US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti expounded on the “strong and profound relationship” that the two countries share. Moreover, business leaders in the two countries are optimistic about the future of our business collaboration. Finally, the upcoming address to both Houses of the US Congress by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gaining much excitement. The visit is especially significant as PM Modi is the third world leader to be invited for a state visit by Biden, following French President Emmanuel Macron late last year and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in April. Moreover, Modi is the first Indian PM to address the US Congress twice despite India not having taken sides with the US on the Ukraine issue.