Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo signed the agreement during the Dialogue in New Delhi today.
The Commercial Dialogue, which is being held on Friday, is a cooperative undertaking encompassing regular government-to-government meetings to be held in conjunction with private sector meetings, with an aim to facilitate trade, and maximise investment opportunities across a broad range of e
Raimondo was on her first visit to India as Secretary Commerce. She met with Jaishankar to discuss US-India relations and opportunities for further economic cooperation.
"We would like to see India achieves its aspirations to play a larger role in the electronic supply chain. And to that end, the MOU memorandum of understanding that I am signing on this trip around semiconductors is designed to help achieve that goal," Raimondo said.
The talks between S Jaishankar and Gina Raimondo covered strategic trade, resilient and reliable supply chains as well as trust and transparency in the digital domain.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today held a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and discussed strengthening cooperation between the two nations in education and skill development.
"I wish the happiest Holi to those celebrating love, laughter, goodness, and the arrival of spring during today's Festival of Colors," Biden tweeted on Wednesday.
"Glad to meet American Jewish Committee delegation on their visit to India. Discussed about the sea change in India-US and India-Israel relationships since 2014. Appreciate their sentiments and support, as also their working with Indian community organizations in the US," Jaishankar tweeted
Ahead of her visit to India, Raimondo said, "This is an optimistic time for U.S.-India relations, and I am excited to visit India during such a special time of year, the celebration of Holi," according to the statement released by the US Department of Commerce.
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will visit India from 7 to 10 March on the invitation of Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles.