India-U.S. COMPACT: U.S. President Donald J. Trump hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official Working Visit, reaffirming the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The leaders launched the U.S.-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century, driving collaboration across key sectors.
Key Announcements & Agreements
1. Defence Cooperation
- A new 10-year U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership Framework to be signed.
- Expansion of defense sales and co-production, including Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles in India.
- Plans for six additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to strengthen India’s surveillance.
- Launch of the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) to promote autonomous military technologies.
- Elevation of military cooperation through advanced joint exercises like Tiger Triumph.
- Strengthened logistics, intelligence sharing, and force mobility for Indo-Pacific security.
2. Trade & Investment
- Launch of “Mission 500” to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
- Plans for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by Fall 2025.
- Reduction of tariffs on key U.S. exports and enhanced market access for agricultural products.
- Over $7.35 billion Indian investments in U.S. industries, creating 3,000+ jobs.
3. Energy Security
- Reaffirmation of the U.S.-India Energy Security Partnership in oil, gas, and nuclear energy.
- U.S. support for India’s full membership in the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- Commitment to expand nuclear energy collaboration, including U.S.-designed nuclear reactors in India.
4. Technology & Innovation
- Launch of the U.S.-India TRUST (“Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology”) Initiative.
- Roadmap for AI Infrastructure Development and expansion of semiconductor and critical mineral supply chains.
- Collaboration on civil space exploration, including India’s first astronaut on the ISS through NASA-ISRO partnership.
- Establishment of INDUS Innovation Bridge to advance U.S.-India industry and academic partnerships.
5. Multilateral & Security Cooperation
- Strengthened Indo-Pacific strategic engagement, including maritime security & disaster response.
- Commitment to combat global terrorism, including action against Al-Qa’ida, ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba.
- U.S. approval of extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India.
- Call for Pakistan to take action against perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks.
6. People-to-People Ties
- Strengthening of student exchange programs & joint academic collaborations.
- Commitment to streamline legal mobility for students & professionals while cracking down on illegal immigration networks.
- Expansion of law enforcement cooperation against organized crime and human trafficking.
Conclusion
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to an enduring India-U.S. partnership, fostering economic growth, innovation, and global security. President Trump is set to visit New Delhi for the Quad Summit later this year, marking another milestone in bilateral cooperation.
