Modi government explores natural gas, gold, and tech purchases as Trump’s 25 percent tariff threat looms.
The technology access request would focus on strategic sectors including telecom equipment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, quantum computing, and semiconductors.
US president, while addressing a joint session of the Congress on Tuesday, mentioned India alongside the European Union, China and Canada for charging higher tariffs on American products
Manmohan Singh's first term as Prime Minister will be remembered for his uncompromising commitment to secure the Indo-US nuclear deal, and how he chose to put national interest above coalition politics.
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Garcetti says the US can’t compromise on criminal activity, whether it comes from an enemy or a close friend.
The Commerce Department said in a statement that the memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed during Goyal’s visit to Washington, was aimed at building resilience in the sector for each country.
Biswal expressed enthusiasm about exploring new opportunities during her visit, particularly in climate and clean technology. “We want to ensure that as we advance technology, we’re not overly dependent on a single country. India is a top partner for diversifying technological manufacturing,” she said.
"Recent efforts by the Indian government to silence activists, journalists, and lawyers abroad pose a serious threat to religious freedom," the US Commission on International Religious Freedom said.
A maritime agreement between the two nations will allow US Navy ships operating in the area to stop in Indian shipyards for repairs.
This deal is expected to be worth several billion dollars. Currently, both sides are negotiating payment mechanisms, machinery procurement, and tech transfer.
While the Indo-US partnership has strengthened in many areas, and the two are seeking newer areas of cooperation, India has not shied away from holding different views from Washington on many crucial issues.
Ramamurti said the Biden administration is looking to build up the American manufacturing capacity in key areas like clean energy production, semiconductors and related industries as well as anything related to infrastructure.
The Dialogue will address export controls and ways of enhancing high-tech commerce and facilitating technology transfer between the two countries.
There is a vibrant Indian diaspora in this country, he said, adding that there is quite a bit of interest on the part of the American private sector in India, exchange students.
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Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Timothy Betts travels to Japan, the Philippines, and India from December 8-14, the State Department said on Thursday.
Sitharaman is on an official visit to the United States from October 11 to 16. During her visit, she will be attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor (FMCBG) Meetings.