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Last Published: 7/31/2019

U.S.-India Relations
The U.S.–India relationship figures prominently in the Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy.  In 2017 President Trump hosted Prime Minister Modi at the White House for an official visit under the theme United States and India: Prosperity through Partnership.  The United States-India relationship is often called one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century, one which will be vital to U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region and across the globe.  Our relationship is rooted in common values, including the rule of law, respect for diversity, and a democratic government.  The United States and India share interests in promoting global security, stability, and economic prosperity through trade, investment, and connectivity.  Both countries also have a common interest in the free flow of global trade and commerce, including through the vital sea lanes of the Indian Ocean.  In May 2019, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was reelected with a large mandate to a second five-year term, and his party governs several economically powerful Indian states. 

The United States supports India's critical role as a leader in maintaining regional stability.  Security ties are reflected in growing bilateral defense and counterterrorism cooperation.  The United States and India also are developing their defense partnership through military sales and joint research, co-production and co-development efforts, which is echoed in the June 2019 Department of Defense Indo-Pacific Strategy Report.

The strength of people-to-people linkages between the United States and India has come to define the indispensable relationship between our two countries.  The increased cooperation of state and local officials to create and expand ties has enhanced engagement in education.  Additionally, state-to-state and city-to-city engagements have created new partnerships in business and the private sector and continue to enhance our robust government-to-government engagement.

Bilateral Economic Relations
The United States and India are continuing efforts to deepen the economic relationship, improve investor confidence, and support economic growth in both countries. 

The United States is India's largest trade and investment partner.  U.S.-India bilateral trade in goods and services and the stock of Indian Foreign Direct Investment in the United States have increased dramatically over the last decade, supporting thousands of U.S. jobs. 

On energy cooperation, the United States and India are committed to working collaboratively in bilateral and multilateral fora to help ensure mutual energy security, facilitate an adequate balance of energy sources, and support the development of low-carbon economies that will create opportunities and fuel job growth in both countries.  The two countries consult regularly on the future of global oil and gas markets, expanding sustainable energy access to support jobs and economic growth in both countries, collaborating in research and technology, and increasing U.S. exports of clean energy technology.

India's Membership in International Organizations
India and the United States share membership in a variety of international organizations, including the United Nations, G-20, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.  India is an ASEAN dialogue partner, an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development partner under its Enhanced Engagement program, and an observer to the Organization of American States.  India is also a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), of which the United States is a dialogue partner.

Bilateral Representation
Principal U.S. embassy officials are listed on the embassy website (https://in.usembassy.gov/ ) and in the State Department's Key Officers List (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/111812.pdf ).
India maintains an embassy in the United States at 2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202-939-7000), http://www.indianembassy.org/ 

Web Resources 
U.S. Commercial Service in India: http://export.gov/india/
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India: https://in.usembassy.gov/
USAID India Page: http://www.usaid.gov/india
Library of Congress India Country Study: https://www.loc.gov/item/96019266/
Department of State India Country Page: http://www.state.gov/p/sca/ci/in/
History of U.S. Relations with India: https://history.state.gov/countries/india

Department of State Key Officers List         
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/111812.pdf
CIA World Factbook India Page:                                                    
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
CDC India Page                                                                                    
http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/india/
India 2018 Human Rights Report                 
https://www.state.gov/reports/2018-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/india/
India 2017 International Religious Freedom Report:
https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/281266.pdf
2018 Trafficking in Persons Reports India Narrative
https://www.state.gov/j/tip/rls/tiprpt/countries/2018/282672.htm
2018 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report                                         
https://www.state.gov/j/inl/rls/nrcrpt/2018/index.htm
India 2018 Investment Climate Statement:
https://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/investmentclimatestatements/index.htm#wrapper
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative India Page:
https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/south-central-asia/india
U.S. Census Bureau Trade in Goods with India                         
https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5330.html
India International Travel Information:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html

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