{"id":81224,"date":"2026-01-06T17:13:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=81224"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:43:16","slug":"india-us-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/india-us-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"India-US Relations, Evolution, Challenges, Strategic Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India-US Relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership, covering defence, trade, technology, and people-to-people ties. Over the years, both countries have strengthened political, economic, and security cooperation while collaborating on global and regional issues. Despite shared strategic interests, the relationship faces challenges in trade, technology, and foreign policy. Moving forward, sustained dialogue, mutual trust, and partnership in innovation and security can further deepen bilateral ties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Evolution<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cold War Phase (1947-1991):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Relations remained limited due to India\u2019s non-aligned stance and closer ties with the Soviet Union, while the U.S. aligned with Pakistan during this period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-Cold War Re-engagement (1991-2000):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s economic liberalisation and the end of the Cold War opened new avenues for cooperation, particularly in trade and investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Breakthrough (2005-2008):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>India-US Civil Nuclear Deal (2005)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ended India\u2019s nuclear isolation and symbolised mutual strategic trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutionalisation of Strategic Dialogue (2008-2015):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expansion of defence cooperation, regular strategic dialogues, and growing people-to-people ties strengthened bilateral engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Major Defence Partner Status (2016):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. designated India as a <\/span><b>Major Defence Partner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling access to advanced defence technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foundational Agreements Era (2016-2020):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Signing of <\/span><b>LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enhanced interoperability, logistics support, and intelligence sharing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership (2020 onwards):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elevation of ties to a comprehensive partnership covering defence, technology, energy, climate change, and global issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Emerging Technologies &amp; Indo-Pacific (Recent Years):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Initiatives like <\/span><b>iCET<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Quad cooperation, and supply-chain resilience reflect the future-oriented nature of the partnership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read About: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/india-china-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\">India China Relations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Political and Diplomatic<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political and diplomatic engagement forms the backbone of India-US relations, providing strategic direction and continuity to the partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>High-Level Political Visits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Frequent exchanges at the level of the <\/span><b>Prime Minister of India and the U.S. President<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have strengthened mutual trust and delivered strategic outcomes. Leaders also interact regularly at <\/span><b>G20 Summits, Quad Leaders\u2019 Summits, and India-US-Japan Trilateral meetings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Institutionalised Dialogue Mechanisms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A wide-ranging dialogue architecture provides long-term stability to the relationship, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Foreign and Defence Ministers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>India-US Commercial Dialogue<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Economic and Financial Partnership<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Trade Policy Forum (TPF)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Strategic Energy Partnership<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Homeland Security Dialogue<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Strategic Coordination on Global Issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India and the US closely consult on <\/span><b>counter-terrorism, Indo-Pacific security, climate change, and global governance reforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting growing strategic convergence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Multilateral and Minilateral Engagement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both countries coordinate positions in forums such as the <\/span><b>Quad, UN, G20, and WTO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enhancing their collective diplomatic influence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Defence and Security Cooperation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defence and security cooperation has emerged as a core pillar of the India-US strategic partnership, driven by shared security concerns, growing mutual trust, and convergence in the Indo-Pacific. Over the years, cooperation has expanded from limited engagement to deep military interoperability, defence trade, intelligence sharing, and joint operational coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Defence Trade and Technology Cooperation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The United States has become one of India\u2019s leading defence suppliers, with defence procurements exceeding <\/span><b>USD 15 billion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promotes co-development and co-production of advanced defence technologies, aligning with India\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make in India<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Major Defence Partner Status:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In <\/span><b>2016<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the US designated India as a <\/span><b>Major Defence Partner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, facilitating access to advanced technologies and placing India on par with Washington\u2019s closest defence allies in terms of technology sharing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foundational Defence Agreements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The signing of four key agreements has institutionalised defence cooperation and enhanced interoperability:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>GSOMIA (2002):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Protection of classified military information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>LEMOA (2016):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Logistics support for refuelling and replenishment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>COMCASA (2018):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Secure and encrypted military communications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>BECA (2020):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sharing of geospatial intelligence and satellite data<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Joint Military Exercises and Interoperability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India conducts more military exercises with the US than with any other country. Major exercises include <\/span><b>Yudh Abhyas, Vajra Prahar, Cope India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>Malabar naval exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Quad framework, enhancing combat readiness and interoperability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maritime Security and Indo-Pacific Cooperation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both countries cooperate in <\/span><b>maritime domain awareness, anti-piracy operations, freedom of navigation, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reinforcing a free and open Indo-Pacific.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read About: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/india-pakistan-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\">India Pakistan Relations<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Economic and Trade Ties<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic and trade engagement is a key pillar of India-US relations, underpinned by growing market complementarities, investment flows, and innovation-driven cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trade Volume and Composition:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. is India\u2019s <\/span><b>largest trading partner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with bilateral trade covering pharmaceuticals, gems and jewellery, machinery, electronics, textiles, chemicals, and agricultural products. In <\/span><b>2024, India exported goods worth about USD 87.3 billion to the U.S.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting deepening economic interdependence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Investment and Corporate Linkages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American firms are among the top investors in India, particularly in <\/span><b>technology, defence, manufacturing, financial services, and clean energy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At the same time, Indian companies in IT, pharmaceuticals, steel, and automotive sectors have invested heavily in the U.S., generating jobs and innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology, Innovation, and Supply Chains:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Economic ties increasingly focus on <\/span><b>semiconductors, digital trade, AI, and critical minerals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strengthening supply chain resilience and reducing over-dependence on single sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenges in Trade Relations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Persistent issues include tariff disputes, absence of a <\/span><b>Free Trade Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, IPR concerns, regulatory barriers, and differences over data localisation and visa policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Science, and Space Cooperation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science, technology, and space cooperation is a future-defining pillar of India-US relations, reflecting shared innovation-driven growth objectives and strategic trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutional Framework for S&amp;T Cooperation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India-US collaboration is anchored in the <\/span><b>Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement (2005)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, renewed for ten years in 2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emerging and Critical Technologies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both countries prioritise cooperation in <\/span><b>artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and advanced materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a strategic framework for government-industry-academia collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research, Innovation and Academic Linkages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Extensive partnerships between universities, research institutions, and startups support joint R&amp;D, skill development, and innovation ecosystems, strengthening long-term technological competitiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Space Cooperation (ISRO-NASA Partnership):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India and the US have a long history of cooperation in <\/span><b>earth observation, satellite navigation, space science, and planetary exploration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>India-US Joint Working Group on Civil Space Cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regularly reviews progress and identifies new collaboration areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Future-Oriented Space Collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ISRO and NASA are working together on <\/span><b>Mars exploration, heliophysics, space situational awareness, and human spaceflight-related research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enhancing scientific capability and strategic trust.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Cooperation in Multilateral Forums<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India and the United States closely cooperate in multilateral and minilateral forums to address global governance challenges, regional security, and economic stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India, the US, Japan, and Australia work together to ensure <\/span><b>Indo-Pacific security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, uphold <\/span><b>freedom of navigation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and cooperate on critical areas such as climate action, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, and quality infrastructure development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>I2U2 Group (India-Israel-UAE-US):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This emerging minilateral platform focuses on <\/span><b>practical economic cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly in <\/span><b>clean energy, food security, advanced technology, and infrastructure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, linking South Asia, the Middle East, and the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A US-led initiative aimed at deepening <\/span><b>economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with India playing a key role in pillars related to supply chains, clean energy, and fair economic practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global Multilateral Institutions (UN, G20, WTO, IMF, World Bank):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India and the US coordinate positions to <\/span><b>reform global governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promote inclusive and sustainable growth, and address transnational challenges such as pandemics, trade disruptions, financial stability, and development financing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minerals Security Partnership (MSP):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s participation enhances <\/span><b>critical mineral supply chain resilience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reduces dependence on single-source suppliers, and supports energy transition and advanced manufacturing goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Artemis Accords:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cooperation under the Artemis Accords strengthens <\/span><b>peaceful and transparent space exploration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enabling collaboration in lunar exploration, space science, and the responsible use of outer space.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>People-to-People Ties and Indian Diaspora in the US<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Largest Skilled Diaspora:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Indian diaspora, about <\/span><b>4.8 million strong<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is one of the most educated and economically influential communities in the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology &amp; Innovation Linkages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indian-origin engineers and scientists play a key role in <\/span><b>Silicon Valley, AI, and startup ecosystems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strengthening tech cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political Influence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indian-Americans have growing representation in the <\/span><b>US Congress, administration, and local governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shaping pro-India policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education &amp; Academic Exchanges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over <\/span><b>200,000 Indian students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the US enhance educational ties, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business &amp; Investment Bridge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indian-origin CEOs and entrepreneurs promote <\/span><b>two-way investments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, startups, and global value chains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultural Diplomacy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Festivals, yoga, cinema, and cultural institutions promote <\/span><b>soft power, mutual understanding, and societal goodwill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>India-US Relations Areas of Divergence and Challenges<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tariff Escalation &amp; Trade Barriers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. has doubled tariffs on Indian goods to <\/span><b>50%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including punitive duties linked to India\u2019s Russian oil purchases, impacting exports in sectors like textiles, gems, and seafood.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/trump-warns-higher-tariffs-india-over-russian-oil-purchases-2026-01-05\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trade Deficit &amp; Market Access Issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S.-India trade deficit rose to <\/span><b>~$45.8 billion in 2024-25<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with deep disagreements over agricultural access, dairy, and non-tariff barriers, complicating bilateral economic talks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>H-1B Visa Policy Tensions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. introduced a <\/span><b>$100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, increasing costs for Indian IT firms and creating uncertainty for thousands of professionals amid processing delays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology &amp; Data Regulation Friction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s <\/span><b>data localisation and digital policy frameworks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continue to clash with U.S. demands for open cross-border data flows and stronger IP protections, affecting tech and digital services cooperation. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(based on ongoing policy debates)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geopolitical Divergence &#8211; Russia &amp; Energy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Continued Indian imports of <\/span><b>Russian crude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have drawn U.S. trade threats and tariff pressure, reflecting deeper strategic differences over the <\/span><b>Russia-Ukraine conflict<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sanctions policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Autonomy vs U.S. Policy Expectations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India\u2019s multi-aligned approach balancing ties with Russia, Iran, and Western partners, often contrasts with U.S. geopolitical priorities, creating diplomatic friction despite shared Indo-Pacific goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Way Forward for India-US Relations<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deepen Strategic Trust:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhance high-level political dialogue and defence cooperation to manage differences while strengthening the Indo-Pacific partnership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resolve Trade &amp; Economic Frictions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pursue a balanced trade framework by addressing tariffs, market access, digital trade, and mobility issues (H-1B visas) through institutional mechanisms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen Technology &amp; Innovation Ties:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expand cooperation in <\/span><b>semiconductors, AI, defence tech, clean energy, and space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring mutually acceptable data governance and IP regimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect Strategic Autonomy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Acknowledge India\u2019s multi-alignment approach while aligning on shared interests such as maritime security, supply chains, and regional stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>People-to-People &amp; Talent Mobility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facilitate smoother movement of students, researchers, and professionals to sustain innovation-led growth and soft power linkages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cooperate on Global Challenges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work together on <\/span><b>climate action, global health, supply chain resilience, and reform of multilateral institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote inclusive global governance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2013US relations cover defence, trade, technology and diplomacy. 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