On June 22 the White House opened its doors for the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi with goals to make some deals on defense and commerce directed towards countering China's global influence.
Even though the US and India do not have a formal treaty-bound when it comes to being allies, Washington hopes that Delhi will be a key strategic counterweight when it comes to China it does seem India was very receptive about all of this. There was even no criticism towards Beijing and Xi Jinping's government; Modi did have this to say to Congress.
"The dark clouds of coercion and confrontation are casting their shadow in the Indo Pacific.” and “The stability of the region has become one of the central concerns of our partnership."
Overall the visit seemed to be a success, with some claiming this to be hailing in a new era for US-India relations. The two leaders even had this to say about each other at the state dinner.
“Two great nations, two great friends, and two great powers. Cheers," Biden told Modi in a toast at a state dinner. Modi said in reply: “You are soft spoken, but when it comes to action, you are very strong.”
Some new deals that were struck
- Agreements on semiconductors, critical minerals, technology, space cooperation and defense cooperation and sales.
- Diversifying supply chains to reduce dependence on China. Others are aimed at cornering the market in advanced technologies that may feature on the battlefields of the future. They also ended disputes at the World Trade Organization, and India removed some tariffs on U.S. goods.
- Biden and Modi signed off on a deal to allow General Electric to produce jet engines in India to power Indian military aircraft, through an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics.
- U.S. Navy ships in the region will be able to stop in Indian shipyards for repairs under a maritime agreement, and India will procure U.S.-made armed MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones.
- U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology's plans a $2.7 billion semiconductor testing and packaging unit, to be built in Modi's home state of Gujarat. The U.S. will also make it easier for skilled Indian workers to get and renew U.S. visas.
- India also agreed to join the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on space exploration and to work with NASA on a joint mission to the International Space Station in 2024.
What really had people talking about this visit and by that I mean it's all over social media just confirming (politics aside now) Grandpa Joe needs to be put up in "THE VILLAGES FLORIDA'S HAPPIEST" ... enough of that for real here check this out
As Biden and Modi were having meetings with Senior Officials and CEOs of Technology Companies in the east room here were the opening statements
East Room
12:14 P.M. EDT
PRESIDENT BIDEN: Okay. We — I was just thanking the — anyway, I started off without you, and I sold a lot of state secrets and a lot of very important things that we shared. (Laughter.)
Now, all kidding aside — look, we’re teaming up to design and develop new technologies that are going to transform the lives of our people around the world. And together, we’re lifting the private and public partners to make this possible, including launching a new program between India and America — American astronauts, Indian astronauts, and entrepreneurs, scientists, students.
Don't believe me here is the official WH Transcript lol !
Reading it not doing any justice? I get it I'm a visual learner too so here ya go