Hilary Clinton’s recent trip to India was conducted with an aim to bridge the gap between the newly elected US and Indian governments. The meeting between the US Foreign Secretary and Indian Minister of External Affairs has been a courtesy call. The US Foreign Secretary signed two important deals –
- Technical Safeguard Agreement for permitting US-licensed parts and components to be used in civilian spacecrafts in India.
- A $30million donation to fund scientific and technological innovations.
- Both the nations exchanged up-to-date reports on their respective foreign policies and interests. A stable Pakistani government and quick settlement on Afghanistan issue are India’s primary interests.
India’s interests fit together with that of the United States to a great extent. A nuclear power in a turbulent neighborhood India always seeks stability in the neighboring countries, which now has become a major objective of America as well. Without India’s assistance it is not possible for America to sort out these issues and bring stability in the region.
The 4th largest army in the world, India has emerged as a dominating power in Southeast Asia. Being described as the Fastest Growing Economy in Asia the nation is expected to mature as one of the major sources of global economic growth by 2010. It makes India a potential market for the struggling US economy. The sooner the Obama government understands it the better it will be for America. Therefore, Hilary Clinton’s visit is expected to yield a fruitful result in the next few years.
