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Modi-Biden Summit: UNSC, Space Tech, and Defense Cooperation in Focus

Modi-Biden Summit: UNSC, Space Tech, and Defense Cooperation in Focus

US President Joe Biden praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership during a bilateral meeting at Biden’s Wilmington, North Carolina, home. Biden commended Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine, which promoted peace amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and expressed appreciation for India’s humanitarian efforts. Modi also highlighted the deepening strategic partnership between India and the US, driven by shared democratic values and converging interests, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

The US reiterated its support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council. Both leaders committed to enhancing cooperation in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and clean energy. The joint initiative to advance semiconductor manufacturing and deepen collaboration in cybersecurity and space exploration was underscored. They welcomed NASA-ISRO efforts to conduct joint research aboard the International Space Station by 2025.

In defense cooperation, Biden hailed India's procurement of MQ-9B drones and recognized progress on co-production of military equipment, including jet engines and munitions. The leaders celebrated a major agreement between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems to establish a maintenance hub for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in India, enhancing defense partnerships.

The two countries also focused on advancing clean energy collaboration, unlocking $1 billion in financing for renewable energy projects and expanding India's solar manufacturing capabilities. They emphasized efforts to promote hydrogen safety and supply chain resilience in energy.

Biden and Modi endorsed a new drug policy framework to tackle synthetic drug production and trafficking, while celebrating their first cancer research dialogue aimed at accelerating the fight against cancer. Enhanced cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises in both countries was also highlighted. Agriculture collaboration, especially in climate-smart practices and trade, was agreed upon, marking a significant step forward for US-India relations across multiple sectors.

Modi-Biden Summit: UNSC, Space Tech, and Defense Cooperation in Focus

Modi-Biden Summit: UNSC, Space Tech, and Defense Cooperation in Focus
US President Joe Biden praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership during a bilateral meeting at Biden’s Wilmington, North Carolina, home. Biden commended Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine, which promoted peace amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and expressed appreciation for India’s humanitarian efforts. Modi also highlighted the deepening strategic partnership between India and the US, driven by shared democratic values and converging interests, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

The US reiterated its support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council. Both leaders committed to enhancing cooperation in critical areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and clean energy. The joint initiative to advance semiconductor manufacturing and deepen collaboration in cybersecurity and space exploration was underscored. They welcomed NASA-ISRO efforts to conduct joint research aboard the International Space Station by 2025.

In defense cooperation, Biden hailed India's procurement of MQ-9B drones and recognized progress on co-production of military equipment, including jet engines and munitions. The leaders celebrated a major agreement between Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems to establish a maintenance hub for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in India, enhancing defense partnerships.

The two countries also focused on advancing clean energy collaboration, unlocking $1 billion in financing for renewable energy projects and expanding India's solar manufacturing capabilities. They emphasized efforts to promote hydrogen safety and supply chain resilience in energy.

Biden and Modi endorsed a new drug policy framework to tackle synthetic drug production and trafficking, while celebrating their first cancer research dialogue aimed at accelerating the fight against cancer. Enhanced cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises in both countries was also highlighted. Agriculture collaboration, especially in climate-smart practices and trade, was agreed upon, marking a significant step forward for US-India relations across multiple sectors.

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