Strengthening Indo-US Relations: Modi's Visit to the United States
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in news? | PM Modi's US visit strengthened Indo-US ties in trade, defense, and security. Key agreements include a target to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, the sale of F-35 fighter jets to India, efforts to resolve tariff disputes, counterterrorism cooperation, and strategic alignment on global issues. |
| Bilateral Trade | Target to reach $500 billion by 2030; focus on AI, semiconductors, and strategic minerals. |
| Defense Deal | US to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India; includes a 10-year defense roadmap for co-production of military technologies. |
| Tariff & Trade Issues | India to buy more US oil, gas, and military equipment; discussions on tariff reductions to balance trade. |
| Counterterrorism & Extradition | US supports India's request for the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana. |
| Geopolitical Alignment | Focus on countering China's influence in Indo-Pacific; talks on Russia-Ukraine conflict and global security. |
| India - US Defense Relations (Static) | India is now among the select nations operating F-35 jets; strategic defense agreements aim to enhance military capabilities. |
| 26/11 Attacks (Static) | Mumbai attacks (2008); mastermind Hafiz Saeed; accused Tahawwur Rana facing extradition request from India. |
| US President (Static) | Donald Trump |
| US Capital (Static) | Washington, D.C. |
| US Currency (Static) | US Dollar (USD) |