Modi visit to US is historical in many ways as it is a step to bring two big democracies together to shape the future of a new world order. The dynamism of Indo US relationship rest in the intensity at both the sides to develop a strategic cooperation in the economic and military sectors. Both the countries are aware of the fact that a solid relationship canonot be build on conditionalities and exceptionalities in the changed world order.Although Modi decided to visit SAARC countries and then Japan and US visit was planned for September 2014.It might looked as neglect of traditional partner and a break away from the traditional practice in foreign affairs but it is better to view this visit with a global eyes. Modi planned his visit in the month of September so as to do all necessary home work for meeting with the leader of a super power . Actually Modi knows the importance of his visit both politically and economically. Speaking like a true Stateman he bamboozled world leaders in UN General Assembly and demanded more democratic set up of UNO in the 21st century.He has aslo shown door to his Pskistani counterpart Nawaz Shariff on the issue of Kashmir and said there cannot be multilateral solution to a bilateral problem.He raised issue of environmental protection and demsnded greater cooperation from the developed nations.
When he landed on the soil of US then among a few things that he has planned was to visit the ground Zero to pay homage to the victims of 9/11; but this was to give a massage to the world community that today the greatest threat is global expansion of terrorism and there can't be a selective counter terrorism policy. When other leaders of the world were discussing about their domestic matters or regional issues , Modi gave a comprehensive statement that there cannot be good terrorism and a bad terrorism. This massage goes deep as it questions US policy towards fighting terrorism.
After that his program at Madison Square is one of the memorable moment of Indo-US relationship as it made US to feel Modi magic. Both US and India know that sharing a good economic and strategic relationship is equally important for them for maintaining balance in both Asia and the world as wishes of India can't be ignored in the world affairs. Therefore no doubt Modi government has taken some time to decide its priorities with US before rushing to US as a traditional practice. By doing so Modi should not live under an impression that US will do whatever India feels good for its country but Modi must state and stand for Indian interests very firmly and positively. He announced that visa rules will be simplified and NRI will now get life time visa.Modi appealed to Indians living in US to come forward and give their contributions in nation building.There be red carpet in the place of red tappism.
Now US must be in more positive frame work as its has to control growing strength of China in Asia snd it is not possible without India's support. Further more there are many irritants in Indo-US relationship such as Nuclear Liability treaty, Food subsidy, transfer of Fifth generation technology etc.but both sides will be looking forward to short out these problems. At the same time there are issues of economic treaty and sale of military equipments to India. But Modi is more interested in co production and joint ventures rather than the mere sale of arms. Why so because due to opening of defence sector for FDI now India will be more interested in technological development than being a good purchaser of arms.
So when Obama and Modi meet on 29th September then it will be a great mental game and the final outcome will be decisive for both the nations.
When he landed on the soil of US then among a few things that he has planned was to visit the ground Zero to pay homage to the victims of 9/11; but this was to give a massage to the world community that today the greatest threat is global expansion of terrorism and there can't be a selective counter terrorism policy. When other leaders of the world were discussing about their domestic matters or regional issues , Modi gave a comprehensive statement that there cannot be good terrorism and a bad terrorism. This massage goes deep as it questions US policy towards fighting terrorism.
After that his program at Madison Square is one of the memorable moment of Indo-US relationship as it made US to feel Modi magic. Both US and India know that sharing a good economic and strategic relationship is equally important for them for maintaining balance in both Asia and the world as wishes of India can't be ignored in the world affairs. Therefore no doubt Modi government has taken some time to decide its priorities with US before rushing to US as a traditional practice. By doing so Modi should not live under an impression that US will do whatever India feels good for its country but Modi must state and stand for Indian interests very firmly and positively. He announced that visa rules will be simplified and NRI will now get life time visa.Modi appealed to Indians living in US to come forward and give their contributions in nation building.There be red carpet in the place of red tappism.
Now US must be in more positive frame work as its has to control growing strength of China in Asia snd it is not possible without India's support. Further more there are many irritants in Indo-US relationship such as Nuclear Liability treaty, Food subsidy, transfer of Fifth generation technology etc.but both sides will be looking forward to short out these problems. At the same time there are issues of economic treaty and sale of military equipments to India. But Modi is more interested in co production and joint ventures rather than the mere sale of arms. Why so because due to opening of defence sector for FDI now India will be more interested in technological development than being a good purchaser of arms.
So when Obama and Modi meet on 29th September then it will be a great mental game and the final outcome will be decisive for both the nations.
