On PM Modi's official working visit to the US, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Mukesh Aghi said, "This is a very important visit. Basically, the visit is all about ensuring that geopolitical alignment continues. The understanding between the two countries on trade is going to be critical. Economic agenda and focus on technology transfer is going to be critical and obviously there are issues of illegal migration that will be discussed. I think it's important early on that the PM meets with President Trump at least they're aligned in common objectives as driving the growth of both economies to a higher level...It is also about setting up expectations as to what direction you want to drive this relationship. Will they discuss trade, absolutely they will discuss trade? Will they agree to move forward on some kind of trade partnership? Absolutely..." On the issue of Indian citizens living illegally in the US deported to India handcuffed, he says, "...I empathize that they should not be handcuffed and chained as they're moving. But you have to understand there's a law and the example is Strauss-Kahn, the IMF chief who was arrested in New York City and he was running for President of France. He was arrested. He was put in handcuffs. Why? Because that's the law? So I think if there's a law, they're following that law and they're not making exceptions to anybody. The MEA has made an appeal and others have talked to it. Hopefully, there'll be some empathy and sympathy towards the process
PM Modi in US Highlights: Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi says, "You may remember this word 'Pushp' which means flower, I define it as 'P' for progressive Bharat, 'U' for unstoppable Bharat, 'S' for spiritual Bharat, 'H' for humanity first which India has dedicated itself to and 'P' for prosperous India. All five petals of 'Pushp' or the flower which will make Viksit Bharat."
Ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit on the first day of the trip, Modi was set to meet US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in one-on-one interactions.
Here is the agenda and detailed itinerary for Prime Minister Modi's visit to the United States.
The US Navy's agreement with Larsen and Toubro for the master ship repair at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu and also the MoU signed between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru, for the manufacture of F-414 engines in India for the indigenous Tejas aircraft would immensely benefit the south, she said.
Former commissioner of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom Johnnie Moore says India is the most diverse country in human history and America should be complimenting the largest democracy in the world.
Highlighting the key takeaways from the prime minister's US visit, Sitharaman said both India and the United States have taken each other warmly and established such steps which would help in greater realisation of our national goals.
Sitharman drew attention to the fact that PM Narendra Modi has received the highest civilian honours from 13 nations, including six nations with predominantly Muslim population.
PM's two-day state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997.
During the recent state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, both countries decided the termination of six WTO (World Trade Organisation) disputes and the removal of these retaliatory tariffs on certain US products.
"I think this visit will go down in history as the turning of a page and the starting of a bold new chapter in America and India relations. It's the culmination of years and even decades of work," Garcetti said.
Assocham said the Prime Minister's visit has taken India-US strategic and commercial relations to greater heights, paving the way for immense opportunities for bilateral engagement.
From defence to aviation, applied materials to manufacturing, and the IT and space sectors, India and the US are now moving forward as most reliable partners, Prime Minister Modi said
Speaking at a luncheon hosted in his honour by US Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House, PM Modi said the two countries have added and expanded the scope of the cooperation in the defence and strategic areas.
The Indian Prime Minister did not name China but it was clear who his remarks were directed at. He clarified that the aim was not to contain China’s rise, but to build a cooperative region of peace and prosperity.
The opening of the new consulates is likely to provide greater support and services to citizens and help in establishing closer ties in various sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Thursday, becoming only the third world leader ever to make such an address twice.
PM Modi’s state visit has injected new impetus into defece cooperation between India and the US. The two sides announced a deal for coproduction in India of engines for fighter jets, a $3 billion purchase of about 30 American Reaper drones by India.
PM Modi US visit Highlights: PM Modi at the Hi-Tech Handshake event with leading CEOs of the US and India at the White House, Washington, DC, asserts that the fusion of talent and technology ensures a brighter future.
Indus-X will bolster India-US defence industrial ecosystems to make them more innovative and resilient.
PM Modi is also set to hold bilateral talks with President Biden. The White House also announced a joint press appearance with the two leaders, and said they will take limited questions from the press.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
Following his meeting with PM Modi in the US, Musk highlighted that India has strong potential for a sustainable energy future including solar power, stationary battery packs and electric vehicles.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric carmaker is looking to invest in India 'as soon as humanly possible', following a meeting with PM Modi in New York.