India-US Strategic Partnership
India and the United States have elevated their strategic partnership with a focus on enhancing cooperation in various sectors.
Key Areas of Cooperation
- Military and Defence:
- Agreements to initiate negotiations for a trade deal focusing on military cooperation.
- India to purchase F35 fighter jets and more defense equipment from the US.
- Technology and Civil Nuclear Energy:
- Deal to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India for technology transfer and localization.
- Cooperation in small modular reactors.
- Launch of Indus Innovation, focusing on space, energy, and emerging technologies.
- Trade and Economic Relations:
- Commitment to resolve tariff issues and close the trade deficit.
- India to buy more fossil fuels from the US.
- Plans to enhance investments, particularly in oil and gas infrastructure.
- Law Enforcement and Security:
- Joint efforts against Sikh extremism, cross-border terror, and illegal migration.
- Commitment to fight against radical Islamic terrorism and human trafficking.
Significant Initiatives
- US-India Compact: Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology for the 21st century.
- Aimed at boosting cooperation in military, commerce, and technology sectors.
- Maga and Miga Slogans:
- Prime Minister Modi referenced the slogan "Make India Great Again" alongside Trump's "Make America Great Again" to signify a strong bilateral partnership.
Political and Global Issues
- India's support for Trump's peace plans for Ukraine.
- Discussion on global issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and radical Islamic terrorism.
