A tourist boat passes through a traditional Kerala houseboat on the backwater of Vembanad Lake

U.S. Relationship

Taj Mahal scenic sunset view with moody sky. A UNESCO World heritage site at Agra, India.
Taj Mahal scenic sunset view with moody sky. A UNESCO World heritage site at Agra, India.

U.S.-India Relations

The U.S.-India partnership is founded on a shared commitment to freedom, democratic principles, equal treatment of all citizens, human rights, and the rule of law. The United States and India have shared interests in promoting global security, stability, and economic prosperity through trade, investment, and connectivity. The U.S. supports India’s emergence as a leading global power and a key partner
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Taj Mahal scenic sunset view with moody sky. A UNESCO World heritage site at Agra, India.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States seeks an expanded trade relationship with India that is reciprocal and fair. In 2019, overall U.S.-India bilateral trade in goods and services reached $149 billion. U.S. energy exports are an important area of growth in the trade relationship. In 2018 India purchased 48.2 million barrels of U.S. crude oil, a significant increase from 9.6 million in 2017.
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Taj Mahal scenic sunset view with moody sky. A UNESCO World heritage site at Agra, India.

International Cooperation

India and the United States cooperate closely at multilateral organizations, including the United Nations, G-20, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. The United States welcomed India joining the UN Security Council in 2021 for a two-year term and supports a reformed UN Security Council that includes India as a
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Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

U.S. Department of State

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