Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet U.S. president Joe Biden on Thursday, and analysts say talks on defense and technology are on the agenda.
"This visit symbolizes the unwavering commitment to deepening ties and signifies the immense potential for both countries to collaborate amidst global challenges," Farwa Aamer the director of South Asia initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute, said.
"The U.S. is not used to having partners that are not allies, but is willing to look at its partnership with India differently — one that is relatively independent minded but will help American priorities as well," he said in a phone interview.India and Russia have long shared a steadfast relationship, with India relying heavily on the Kremlin for oil and military weapons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization leaders' summit in Samarkand on Sept. 16, 2022.Still, analysts are optimistic that the meeting between Biden and Modi could lead to more weapons agreements. She highlighted that now is an important time for the deal to come through as it will draw "India closer into the U.S. defense orbit, and is a step away from India's dependence on Russian arms and equipment."
Tensions between India and China over the disputed border in the Himalayan region has been ongoing since the 1950s with no end in sight.in hand-to-hand combat with Chinese troops, followed by another clash in December 2022.
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