Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States aimed to cement a long-term commitment between the two countries, according to a report by The Reportify. Modi’s visit was marked by a careful crafting of the atmosphere by both the Office of the Prime Minister and the White House. The trip has effectively put India on a path to accessing the technology and innovation ecosystem, not just for itself but for the world, with the United States by its side.
Modi’s visit resulted in several agreements between India and the US, including a historic defense partnership between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The two companies will co-manufacture GE F414 jet engines in India for use in upcoming aircraft projects. In space, the Artemis Accords marked India’s entrance into the Critical Minerals Alliance, which aims to source and process components for clean energy, such as lithium, manganese, and cobalt.
The partnership promises to provide India with access to cutting-edge technology and innovation. With a huge pool of English-speaking tech professionals available, the US and India are likely to forge a closer alliance that will ensure India’s rise in interest to the US. Indian companies will feel more comfortable doing business with the US, and Indian students and researchers will have greater access to American education and research facilities.
While the partnership promises to be mutually beneficial, Modi’s approach to China will always be different from that of the US. The current geopolitical situation calls for closer India-US relations and a more robust Quad. While Pakistan and China were not part of the official discussions, much of the current momentum in Indo-US relations is tied to China. The India-China relationship is in terminal decline, and the US understands that.
As India moves forward, it appears to be in a geopolitical sweet spot, with access to cutting-edge technology and innovation and a long-term commitment from the US. This allows India to maintain its other partnerships smoothly and ensures a counterweight to China’s rising influence. The Quad is just the beginning. In a nascent world order, the US and India are poised to lead, to build, and to prosper together.
