The Director of the Chair in the US-India Policy Studies at Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), a top national security think tank, Richard M Rossow has said that it was known that defence was going to be highlighted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit t
"America's new consulates will be opened in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. It has now been decided that the H1B visa renewal can be done in the US itself," said PM Modi.
Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) event, he said, "Technology handshake held at the White House today is a direct message to the companies, businesses, manufacturers and innovators of both the countries - This is the moment. India & US Governments have done
Upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that these past few days have underscored how the spirit of possibility defines now the US-India relationship, adding that the two nations can define the course of the 21st century.
Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) event, he said, "I can confidently say that this partnership is not just of convenience but of conviction, of compassion and of shared commitment for a better future. The foundation of this partnership is you."
After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, DC on Friday, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said that Google is investing USD 10 billion in India's digitisation fund, adding that PM Modi's vision for Digital India serves as a blueprint for other countries.
"Very interested in helping create more jobs, helping digitise more small and medium size businesses and helping more Indian companies and products be able to be exported all around the world," said Jassy.
Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US as "truly historic", India Vice-President of Lockheed Martin, William Blair said that it is going to take the relationship between the two nations to the next level.
PM Modi met Boeing CEO in Washington DC today. After meeting him, Boeing CEO in an exclusive interview with ANI said, "The most important takeaway is the PM's passion for India's development. He does have a specific interest in aviation, in aerospace. It is a big vision."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden have affirmed a vision of India and the United States as among the closest partners in the world with the two leaders noting that the bilateral cooperation will serve the global good
"More than 600 people will be sitting here to attend the program and around 350 people will witness PM Modi's speech on the big screen," said Dr Bharat Barai, Chairman US-India Community Foundation.
With the technology cooperation between India and the US gaining new heights, President Joe Biden on Friday gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a special T-shirt which had PM Modi's famous quote "The future is AI-America and India".