Washington, NFAPost: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden came together at the White House on Friday for a landmark meeting, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral ties between the two nations. The leaders convened with prominent business figures from both countries at the India-US Hi-Tech Handshake Event, emphasizing the potential for Indian talent to merge with American technological advancements, thereby ensuring a promising future.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed his optimism, stating that this meeting among friends guarantees a bright future. He acknowledged the importance of combining President Biden’s vision and capabilities with India’s aspirations and possibilities, thanking him for his presence. In Hindi, Modi described this development as “honhaar, shandaar, dhardaar,” highlighting its potential to pave the way for a new future.
The timing of the meeting is crucial, as both nations seek to strengthen their collaboration in the high-tech sector. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significant prospects resulting from the amalgamation of Indian talent and American technological advancements. Business leaders from diverse sectors, ranging from agriculture to space, attended the event. The American delegation included renowned CEOs such as Satya Nadella from Microsoft, Tim Cook from Apple, Sundar Pichai from Google, Sam Altman from OpenAI, Lisa Su from AMD, and NASA astronaut Sunita Williams.
Representing Indian businesses were Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of Mahindra Group, Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and True Beacon, and Vrinda Kapoor, co-founder of 3rdiTech.
President Biden underscored the significance of their partnership, asserting that it would contribute to a free, secure, and prosperous future for future generations. He emphasized that the collaboration between the two countries extends beyond individual breakthroughs or deals, extending to critical global issues such as climate change, space exploration, poverty alleviation, pandemic prevention, and providing real opportunities for citizens.
Prime Minister Modi’s four-day state visit to the US has been hailed as historic and path-breaking by Indian officials. The visit is seen as a breakthrough in India’s efforts to secure crucial cooperation from the US in cutting-edge technologies, including technology transfer and joint research.
The meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Biden marks a significant milestone in India-US relations, fostering a strong alliance that capitalizes on the synergies between Indian talent and American technological prowess. The collaborative efforts between these two nations hold immense promise for addressing global challenges and ushering in a prosperous future for both countries and the world at large.
