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U.S. President Barack Obama's Visit to India - A New Chapter in the History of Bilateral Cooperation
The signed agreements between India and the U.S. had gone beyond the general expectations, covering major international and national issues. Both the countries appear to be satisfied with the visit. After the departure of the U.S. President, further efforts have been put in place to ensure that the visit is successful in taking the bilateral relationship to much higher level in the years to come. Experts are of the opinion that the visit provides an opportunity for both the countries to jointly frame a new geopolitical agenda in Asia, to implement plans with regard to civil nuclear projects in India, involving American companies’ knowhow, and also to strengthen the bilateral as well as multilateral economic cooperation to ensure economic gains for both the countries.
Major highlights of Barack Obama's India visit
- Maritime cooperation in the Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean Region
- Tie up for joint and co-production of defence equipments
- Advancement of the Indo-US Nuclear Deal
- Stress on Renewable Energy
- $4 billion announced for new initiatives, trade missions and infrastructure
- PM Modi’s promise for 'ease of doing business' by announcing reforms that remove business barriers and restrictions
- H-1B visa issue and easy migration policy
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries for Smart Cities
- Totalization Agreement
- President Obama’s remarks on religious tolerance
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