NEW DELHI: The US Embassy in India has released an annual review highlighting key moments that shaped India-US relations in 2025 and said it looks forward to another year of “even stronger” ties between the two countries.In a post on
The contribution was accompanied by a video that presented important diplomatic engagements and agreements from the past year.The video includes images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House during Modi’s visit to Washington in early 2025. The two leaders are seen interacting at the White House, underscoring the importance both sides place on high-level engagement despite a challenging global environment.The montage also shows External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting. One of the key highlights is the signing of a 10-year update to the US-India Major Defense Partnership Framework, reflecting continued defense and security cooperation.Another key moment in the video is US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India. The footage shows Prime Minister Modi welcoming Vance, his wife Usha Vance and their children at his official residence, highlighting the emphasis on interpersonal and leadership relationships.The video also highlights collaboration in space and earth sciences, including the launch of the NISAR satellite. It also mentions the appointment of Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India under the Trump administration.The embassy’s post comes against the backdrop of a complex relationship that has been characterized by both collaboration and tension over the course of the year. While strategic engagement continued, trade tensions and harsh rhetoric strained relations at times. Nevertheless, both sides have repeatedly emphasized the long-term importance of the partnership.Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a telephone conversation to review bilateral relations and discuss regional and global developments. After the phone call, Prime Minister Modi called it quitsThe two leaders reviewed progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed cooperation in the areas of critical technologies, energy, defense and security. They also stressed the need to maintain momentum in efforts to expand bilateral trade under the India-US COMPACT framework.
