🇮🇳 Narendra Modi
With an eye toward China, Biden goes all-in for Modi
What happened
US President Joe Biden has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state visit, including two dinners, a meeting with top CEOs, and agreements on defense and economic cooperation. The visit aimed to counter China's influence in the region. Biden has not publicly expressed concerns about Modi's authoritarian record.
Why it matters
The strengthened US-India partnership may send a message to China that the US has a strong ally in the region. The partnership has been years in the making, with US presidents from both parties seeking a closer relationship with India since the 1990s. The partnership's significance is highlighted by India's growing economy and population.
Key facts
- Biden hosted Modi with a state visit
- The visit included agreements on US engines for India's new fighter-jets and a semiconductor factory
- Biden and Modi publicly downplayed the role of China in their meeting
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