What are the issues included in Modi’s political and strategic agenda going on his first official visit to the US?

There is no doubt that India’s relations with America have reached new heights during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Till now, Prime Minister Modi, who has worked with three US Presidents – Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, remained close to all of them and due to this he not only gave a new direction to bilateral relations, but also always gave priority to Indian interests. . If we talk about the relationship between Modi and Biden, it is wonderful. When Modi and Biden meet on different forums, their friendship is formed on seeing them. Now on the invitation of Biden, the Prime Minister is going on his first official visit to America next month, so this visit is considered very important. In fact, both America and India are having tense relations with China, apart from this, the Russia-Ukraine war is progressing and India’s role remains that of a neutral country, as well as India is the president of the G-20 this year. And America is giving full support to the meetings being chaired by India. Apart from this, the most important thing is that both Modi and Biden have to face elections next year, so this visit of Modi has strategic as well as political importance. Not only Modi is going on an official visit to America, in September this year, when the heads of state of G-20 countries will meet in New Delhi, the American President will also participate in it.

Political significance of Modi’s US visit

As far as Modi’s visit to America is important according to the politics there, let us tell you that America is currently going through a period of inflation and recession, in such a situation it needs India’s help so that Badin can win next year’s elections. To avoid the wrath of the voters. Similarly, Modi can also seek the cooperation of Biden to provide technology and investment to India, to increase cooperation for the workforce of both the countries for India’s semiconductor campaign and to solve all the issues of non-resident Indians. Anyway, India has already started efforts to create employment opportunities in America. Let us remind you that in the midst of recession in the world, Indian airline Air India had recently announced big aircraft deals with America and France. Air India has decided to buy 220 aircraft from Boeing of America for $34 billion, which has created job opportunities in several US states. US President Biden himself had said that this sale would help more than one million American jobs in 44 states. In addition, India and the US have been steadily increasing bilateral cooperation in space, semi-conductors, supply chains, defense co-production and co-development, and knowledge and innovation ecosystems under the ‘Critical and Emerging Technologies’ (ICET) initiative, which has been promoted by Modi. Travel will give more strength.

Doval had made preparations before Modi’s visit

Apart from this, let us also tell you that earlier this year, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had made several important technical agreements during his US visit, which would give many benefits to India from a military strategic point of view. At the same time, US President Joe Biden had invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state visit to America. During Doval’s visit, India and the US were inching closer to finalizing a deal for 30 ‘MQ 9B Predator armed drones’ worth over $3 billion. It is believed that the deal may be signed during Modi’s visit. Let us tell you that with the help of these drones, India will be able to strengthen its overall surveillance system along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and around the Indian Ocean. The MQ 9B Predator armed drone is considered an important part of India’s national security and defense needs. US President Joe Biden’s administration wants to implement this deal as soon as possible, as it will increase employment opportunities before next year’s presidential election and the deal will be politically beneficial as well.

Strategic importance of Modi’s US visit

Considering the strategic importance of Modi’s visit to America, let us tell you that during this the emphasis will be on how to strengthen groups like ‘Quad’. Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi can also address the joint session of the US Parliament during the US tour and during this time can remove all the confusion and rumors spread by the opposition leaders globally about India. Furthermore, Modi’s US visit underscores the growing importance of the bilateral strategic relationship and the views of both sides on an open and free Indo-Pacific. This visit of Prime Minister Modi will also provide a valuable opportunity to further deepen the comprehensive and progressive global strategic alliance of the two countries. It is being told that during this visit, both the leaders will get an opportunity to review bilateral issues related to common interests including business, technology, education, industry, clean energy, defence, security, healthcare, research, people-to-people contact. . It is also being told that Modi and Biden will find ways to strengthen the India-US alliance and increase cooperation in multilateral fora including the G-20. It is being told that on behalf of the US President, a state banquet will also be organized for Prime Minister Modi on June 22.

However, informed officials related to the preparations for the trip have said that the schedule of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to America is still being worked out and it is likely that his visit may be of four days duration. Talking about Prime Minister Modi’s last US visit, let us tell you that he went to Washington in September 2021 to attend the meeting of the leaders of the Quad group. During that visit Prime Minister Modi had a bilateral meeting with Biden. Apart from this, both the leaders keep talking on the phone from time to time and keep meeting on multilateral fora.