In a pivotal bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Hailed as the defining partnership of the 21st century, both leaders emphasized its importance in shaping a prosperous and secure future for the global community.
The meeting addressed crucial global and regional issues, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. President Biden praised India’s leadership on the world stage, notably through its role in the G-20 and Global South initiatives. Modi’s historic visits to Poland and Ukraine were also acknowledged as a demonstration of India’s growing global influence.
Both leaders celebrated the success of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), which has expanded strategic cooperation across sectors like space, semiconductors, and advanced telecommunications. They reviewed progress on the “Innovation Handshake” agenda, a collaboration between the U.S. Commerce Department and India’s Ministry of Commerce to foster innovation ecosystems in both countries.
In the defense sector, ongoing projects were recognized, particularly in co-production of jet engines, munitions, and mobility systems. They also lauded the Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), aimed at ensuring a steady mutual supply of defense goods and services.
To promote clean energy, the leaders launched a program under the U.S.-India Roadmap to Build Safe and Secure Global Clean Energy Supply Chains. This initiative will accelerate the production and supply of clean energy technologies in both nations, enhancing sustainability efforts.
India’s signing of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was another highlight, marking a commitment to advancing resilience, sustainability, and economic growth across the region.
The leaders concluded by reviewing agreements in sectors like trade, business, healthcare, and agriculture, underscoring that the U.S.-India partnership is vital for a cleaner, inclusive, and secure global future. Their joint statement expressed confidence that this partnership will continue to reach new heights in the years to come.