During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 55-hour US visit, India achieved notable success in both bilateral and multilateral arenas, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The trip, which included meetings with US President Joe Biden, participation in Quad and UN summits, and an address to the Indian diaspora, allowed India to share its perspectives on the global stage. Misri emphasized that the visit yielded “significant outcomes,” particularly in technology, with discussions on AI, quantum computing, digital public infrastructure, and collaborations with tech CEOs. The US-India strategic partnership was further strengthened through agreements on AI innovation, semiconductor R&D, and support for India’s National Quantum Mission.
Despite attempts to create tension, including meetings between Khalistani Sikhs and US officials, Misri underscored the importance of the India-US relationship, noting India’s commitment to focusing on key issues. He dismissed these distractions as minor in the context of the broader partnership.
India also abstained from a UN resolution concerning Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, but Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed appreciation for India’s continued support. The UN Summit of the Future highlighted Security Council reform, with the summit’s final document, for the first time, including a detailed paragraph on the issue. Misri viewed this as a positive step toward future negotiations.
Other key outcomes of the visit included the US supporting India’s bid for permanent UN Security Council membership, the establishment of a new semiconductor plant in Uttar Pradesh, the procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed drones, the opening of Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, and the return of 297 smuggled Indian antiquities. In total, 578 cultural artefacts have been repatriated from the US since 2016, thanks to efforts led by PM Modi to reclaim India’s heritage.
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