During a news conference on August 12, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted President Joe Biden’s continued dedication to enhancing the relationship between the United States and India. Addressing the administration’s priorities for the next six months, Jean-Pierre stressed the importance of this partnership.
Jean-Pierre remarked, “We look forward to continuing to expand our critical and critically important partnership and how it’s going to benefit the American people.” She emphasized that the administration remains focused on fostering a more prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region and global environment, stating, “That is going to continue to be our focus as we move forward.”
Jean-Pierre further underscored the president’s view of the US-India relationship as “one of the most consequential in the world.” She noted, “We work closely with India on our most vital priorities, including through the Quad and the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology.”
Earlier in the day, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s Ambassador-designate to the US, arrived in Washington, D.C. Kwatra, who previously served as Minister of Commerce at the Indian Embassy, is expected to present his credentials to President Biden soon. His arrival comes during a period marked by an intense presidential election campaign, significant developments in Bangladesh, and ongoing US involvement in two international conflicts.
Looking ahead, high-level diplomatic engagements between India and the US are anticipated, including visits by cabinet-level officials from both countries. The US-India relationship has seen notable growth, particularly following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington last June and President Biden’s participation in the G20 summit in India last September.
