The U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Partnership in 2022- USISPF

It is a pleasure to join all of you through the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum today. I always find interactions with USISPF enriching and valuable.
Since its establishment, the USISPF has made a significant contribution to bolstering the India-U.S. partnership, particularly on trade and economic ties. Its consistent support and contribution towards strengthening the India-U.S. partnership are commendable. We also deeply appreciate the proactive outreach and substantial assistance extended by USISPF during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India in May-June this year.
As the year 2021 concludes, it is a good opportunity to meet today and take stock of the progress made in the India-US relations in the past year. The India-US dialogue and engagement across sectors has remained regular, vibrant and productive. Prime Minister Modi’s regular dialogue with President Biden, and his visit to the US in September was the highlight of our bilateral agenda this year. Prime Minister Modi also participated in important Summits hosted by President Biden, including the Leaders' Summit on Climate, Global Covid Summit, Global Summit on Supply Chain Resilience, Build Back Better for the World event and the Summit for Democracy.