US President Joe Biden will visit India on Friday for a three-day visit, his first to the country since assuming office in January 2021. The high-profile visit is expected to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Biden will be in the security cordon of 300 commandos of the Secret Service. The largest convoy on Delhi’s roads will also be his, which will include 55-60 vehicles. Meanwhile, according to media reports, ‘The Beast’, considered the world’s safest car for Biden, is also being brought to India. He will go to the G-20 summit in the same car.
Modi to Personally Receive Biden
Biden is scheduled to reach New Delhi on Friday and will likely be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, breaking protocol. This highlights the significance both countries attach to the bilateral ties.
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Talks to Expand Strategic Cooperation
The President will hold extensive talks with PM Modi on September 8 to review relations and explore ways to boost strategic cooperation, especially in the Indo-Pacific. Enhancing defense collaboration and deepening economic engagement will be high on the agenda.
Partners in Ensuring Free Indo-Pacific
India and the US have steadily increased strategic coordination in recent years amid shared concerns over China’s regional ambitions. America sees India as a vital partner in the QUAD grouping to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Upward Trajectory in Ties
Biden’s maiden India visit as President signals the upward trajectory in India-US relations, which have transformed remarkably over the past two decades. Shared democratic values, diversity and entrepreneurship have brought the two countries closer.
Vibrant People-to-People Links
Robust people-to-people connections form an integral pillar of the wide-ranging partnership. The 4-million strong Indian diaspora serves as a vibrant cultural bridge between the two nations.
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Booming Trade and Investment
Trade and economic ties have flourished with two-way trade crossing $113 billion in 2021. America is India’s largest trading partner. US firms see huge potential in India’s market and have invested billions.
Elevating Ties to the Next Level
The visit offers an opportunity to elevate the multifaceted partnership to the next level. It underscores India’s important role as an indispensable US partner regionally and globally.
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