Modi and Trump strengthened the India-US bilateral relationship. They agreed on a ten-year defence framework, including F-35 sales and additional P8I aircraft, and launched the US-India TRUST initiative for tech collaboration. They targeted $500 billion annual trade by 2030, expanded nuclear cooperation, enhanced counterterrorism, and deepened multilateral and people-to-people ties.
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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump meeting to boost the India-US bilateral relationship.
Defence Cooperation
The US agreed to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India.
A new ten-year framework for US-India defence cooperation was announced, including joint manufacturing and technology sharing.
India will procure six additional P8I maritime surveillance aircraft.
Collaboration under the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) will focus on advanced defence technologies.
A review of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to promote smoother defence trade and technology exchange.
Counterterrorism and Law Enforcement
The US confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, reinforcing bilateral counterterrorism efforts.
Both nations committed to enhancing collaboration against organized crime and terrorism.
Trade and Economic Relations
‘Mission 500’, the two nations set an ambitious target of $500 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030.
Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected to be signed by fall 2025.
Both nations agreed to address trade imbalances and reciprocal tariffs.
Energy Security and Nuclear Cooperation
India will increase energy imports from the US, reducing trade imbalances.
Full implementation of the US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement will pave the way for US-designed nuclear reactors in India.
Collaboration on advanced modular reactors will ensure long-term energy security.
People-to-People Connections and Education
The US acknowledged the significant contribution of Indian students, who contribute $8 billion annually to the US economy.
Plans include joint degree programs, twinning programs, and offshore campuses of US institutions in India.
Both nations committed to simplifying visa processes for professionals and students.
Technology and Innovation
US-India TRUST Initiative to promote collaboration in critical technologies like AI, semiconductors, and space exploration.
Joint projects in Quantum Computing and Biotechnology fields will be developed.
Multilateral Cooperation and Indo-Pacific Strategy
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the QUAD alliance (India, US, Australia, Japan).
Indian Ocean Strategic Venture to enhance economic connectivity and commerce in the Indian Ocean region.
Both nations urged Pakistan to bring perpetrators of the 26/11 and Pathankot attacks to justice.
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