• ON US-INDIA TIES:

  “India is one of the most important relationships our nation has in the world.”

• ON COUNTERING CHINA:

  “India shares a lot more in common with the US than it does with China. My priority will be to pull India firmly to our side.”

• ON DIPLOMACY:

  “For far too long we had not that personal touch. Not only will I bring that to New Delhi, but the President himself is engaged in this effort.”

• ON MODI-TRUMP TIES:

  “Our president has a deep friendship with Prime Minister Modi. Even when he has been critical of India, he has gone out of his way to compliment Modi.”

• ON DEFENCE COOPERATION:

  “This includes expanding joint military exercises, advancing co-development and co-production of defence systems and concluding critical defence sales.”

• ON TRADE:

  “I will work towards President Trump’s ambitious goal, dubbed Mission 500, to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.”

• ON MARKET REFORMS:

  “I will advocate for reforms that will make India’s markets more accessible and transparent.”

• ON TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION:

  “US-India Trust Initiative lays out a path to outcompete China in AI, quantum, and semiconductors. I will advance this administration’s AI Action Plan.”

• ON ENERGY:

  “If confirmed, I will work to increase American energy exports to India, establishing the United States as a leading supplier of oil and LNG.”

• ON REGIONAL STABILITY :

  “India’s role in ensuring the stability and security of South Asia cannot be understated. The US-India partnership will define the 21st century.”