Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is “the only country on earth that fundamentally rivals China” in the depth of its engineering workforce and talent pool, a senior Trump administration official said, calling New Delhi a critical partner in building secure technology ecosystems and reducing global dependence on China.Jacob Helberg, the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, made the remarks during a fireside conversation with Tucker Foote, Chief Government Af…
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Washington, June 30 (IANS) People-to-people ties have been the “secret sauce” binding India and the United States through periods of diplomatic ups and downs, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth I. Juster said, as he traced the evolution of the relationship from early American consulates in India to today’s comprehensive global strategic partnership.Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Juster said India and the United States had been connected in sig…
Washington, June 30 (IANS) Senior US and Indian officials projected growing confidence in the India-US strategic partnership, saying a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion as the two countries deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, defence manufacturing and resilient supply chains.The broad consensus emerged at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, where officials from both governments, lawmakers and business leaders …
Washington, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi “a friend” and remains deeply committed to strengthening ties with India, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, describing the personal rapport between the two leaders as an important asset in advancing the bilateral relationship.Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Gor said President Trump continued to hold India in high regard and frequently spoke about his …
Washington, June 30 (IANS) The US Embassy in New Delhi has attracted $20.5 billion in new investments into the United States this year, making it the top-performing American diplomatic mission globally in promoting investment, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Gor said the achievement reflected growing confidence among American companies in India and the strengthening economic relationship between the two count…
Vadodara, June 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government will bring together representatives from 10 districts, four partner countries and several international business organisations in Vadodara next week as it hosts the Central Gujarat edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), aimed at promoting regional investment and industrial development.The VGRC will be held at GSFC University in Vadodara on June 29 and 30, bringing together government leaders, foreign delegations, industry bodies…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The resolution of the legal matter involving Adani Enterprises Ltd removes a major distraction from the growing India-US economic partnership, and could pave the way for fresh Indian investments in the United States, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said on Monday.“The US Department of Justice’s resolution in the case involving Adani Enterprise brings closure to the ongoing legal matter, which has been a distraction to the otherwise strong US-India ec…
Surat, May 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated the third edition of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – South Gujarat in Surat, marking the start of a two-day event aimed at boosting regional industrial growth, investment and global collaboration. The conference, being held on May 1-2 at Auro University, is part of the state government’s broader initiative to replicate the model of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at the regional level.The VGRC is being at…
Gandhinagar/Surat, April 29 (IANS) Preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) to be held in Surat on May 1 and 2 were reviewed in detail at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, as the state moves to position the event as a key platform for regional industrial expansion and investment promotion. Following the meeting, government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani said VGRC is intended to go beyond a conventional conference and act as…
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The US Chamber of Commerce welcomed the announcement of a trade deal between the United States and India, calling it a long-sought step for businesses in both countries.US Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Suzanne P. Clark said the announcement marked important momentum. “We congratulate the US and Indian governments on their announcement to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers that will benefit American and Indian companies and workers in both great nations,” …