Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States was highly significant and received a warm reception from President Joseph Biden, who emphasized the importance of the India-U.S. partnership in the 21st century.
The visit witnessed the announcement of new deals and initiatives between India and the U.S., including high-end defense cooperation, investments in the semiconductor industry, and partnerships in quantum computing, advanced computing, and AI.
A trailblazing deal was made for the co-production of jet engines in India, involving an unprecedented level of technology transfer.
India's decision to join the 11-nation mineral security partnership for critical minerals, with a focus on countering China's global monopoly, and cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, particularly in clean energy, were also highlighted.
India's participation in the 27-nation Artemis Accords for cooperation in space exploration and partnerships with NASA-ISRO for human spaceflight will further enhance India's ambitions in the field of space.
Despite differences in policies towards Russia's actions in Ukraine and confrontation with China, these areas of discord were set aside during the visit.
Questions and concerns regarding the state of democracy and human rights in India were raised by some members of the U.S. Congress, but President Biden's warm welcome indicated that he did not share these concerns.
Prime Minister Modi addressed these concerns during a press availability with President Biden, denying allegations of discrimination against minorities and a crackdown on dissent.
It is suggested that Prime Minister Modi could further address these concerns by holding a press conference upon his return, emphasizing the importance of human values and humanity in democracy.
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