India-US Strategic Partnership

India and the United States have elevated their strategic partnership with a focus on enhancing cooperation in various sectors.

Key Areas of Cooperation

• Military and Defence:
  • Agreements to initiate negotiations for a trade deal focusing on military cooperation.
  • India to purchase F35 fighter jets and more defense equipment from the US.
• Technology and Civil Nuclear Energy:
  • Deal to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India for technology transfer and localization.
  • Cooperation in small modular reactors.
  • Launch of Indus Innovation, focusing on space, energy, and emerging technologies.
• Trade and Economic Relations:
  • Commitment to resolve tariff issues and close the trade deficit.
  • India to buy more fossil fuels from the US.
  • Plans to enhance investments, particularly in oil and gas infrastructure.
• Law Enforcement and Security:
  • Joint efforts against Sikh extremism, cross-border terror, and illegal migration.
  • Commitment to fight against radical Islamic terrorism and human trafficking.

Significant Initiatives

• US-India Compact: Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology for the 21st century. 
  • Aimed at boosting cooperation in military, commerce, and technology sectors.
• Maga and Miga Slogans:
  • Prime Minister Modi referenced the slogan "Make India Great Again" alongside Trump's "Make America Great Again" to signify a strong bilateral partnership.

Political and Global Issues

• India's support for Trump's peace plans for Ukraine.
• Discussion on global issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and radical Islamic terrorism.