US-India relations strengthen in defence, IT, and healthcare

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has highlighted the strengthening bilateral relationship between the United States and India, specifically noting advancements in defence, information technology, and healthcare.

In the defence sector, Gor pointed to recent military exercises, such as Tarang Shakti, which involved more than 500 troops, and noted the presence of F-35 aircraft in Rajasthan for the first time. He also referenced a recent conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump as a sign of high-level engagement.

Regarding technology and economy, Gor emphasized growing cross-border investments, with American companies establishing large production facilities in India and mutual growth in the IT sector. In healthcare, the Ambassador underscored India’s critical role as a major supplier of generic pharmaceuticals to the United States, noting the deep trust placed in the Indian pharmaceutical industry.