Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic state visit to the United States strengthens bilateral ties between the two democracies, covering defense, healthcare, technology, environment, and knowledge.
No nation more important than India as Washington seeks to counter rising Beijing: Report
As America seeks to counter a rising China, no nation is more important than India, with its vast size, an abundance of highly skilled technical professionals, and strong political and cultural ties with the United States, the ITIF think-tank said in its report
PTI | April 13, 2021 | Updated 08:54 IST
A leading think tank for science and technology policy has said as Washington seeks to counter a rising China, no nation is more important than India with its abundance of highly skilled technical professionals and strong political and cultural ties with the United States.
India and the US must grab this chance to reset their relations
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had their first phone call this week. They re-affirmed a commitment to a rules-based international order, a theme which is likely to become a mainstay of the Biden administration. However, the new President inherits unprecedented uncertainty, fuelled by a global economic crisis, and an assertive China. India shares these concerns. This seems an opportune moment to strengthen US-India bilateral ties, to define resilient globalization and a stable regional order. But, both countries must face some hard facts together at the outset.