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In a massive push to mend the strained ties with India, high-ranking US officials are all queuing up to build the bridge with the new Indian government. US Secretary of StateJohn Kerryis expected to visit India by last week of this month even as Republican Senator JohnMcCaincomes calling for a two-day visit here starting tomorrow.
This will be Kerry's first visit to India post the diplomatic row India had with the US concerning its diplomatDevyani Khobragadeposted in New York. She was arrested in December last year on charges of visa fraud and making false representations about her housekeeper Sangeeta Richard.
In fact, this will be also Kerry's first visit after arrival of the new government under Prime MinisterNarendra Modi.
The visit by Kerry will also pave the way for PM's much-awaited meeting with US PresidentBarack Obamain September on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meet.
"This visit will not be just a visit. This will be US' first official attempt to build the bridge with the new government and to implement a forward looking relationship between both countries. All those issues of visa ban are a thing of past now. US and India are going to start everything afresh," a senior diplomat told Business Standard on condition of anonymity.
On the table will be 'everything and anything' when Kerry meets Modi. There are chances that both sides can even have the Strategic Dialogue during his visit.
Sources indicated that both sides will discuss the civil nuclear cooperation deal, intellectual property laws, trade and investment, defence cooperation and cyber security. Both sides have set a target of achieving $500 billion bilateral trade in goods and services from $100 billion presently.
However, before Kerry's visit, US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns is expected to come here by the middle of this month to facilitate Kerry's visit.
Kerry had last visited in June last year when the UPA government was ruling. He had talked of ?impediments? in Indo-US business ties that time.
Meanwhile, Republican Senator John McCain is embarking on a two-day visit to India with the plans to meet all the key cabinet ministers of the new BJP government. He is also going to meet the PM.
McCain recently made a strong pitch for renewing ties with India with a fresh approach. In a speech on India on the floor of the senate, McCain underlined the importance of having a 'deep strategic relationship' with India.
"It is my hope that Prime Minister Modi and his government will recognize how a deeper strategic partnership with the United States serves India's national interests, especially in light of current economic and geopolitical challenges," he said last week.
McCain said greater bilateral engagement with India in the areas of trade and investment can be key driver in Indian economic growth, in which US has high stakes.
McCain also made it amply clear that the Republicans are pinning all their hopes on Modi to revive the economy and facilitate a robust relationship with it.
"I want Prime Minister Modi to succeed, because I want India to succeed," he said.
Although this comes from the opposition, the views are somewhat similar with the ruling Democratic party also which is now viewing Modi as the ?great game changer,? the official added.
John Kerry to visit India this month, as McCain comes calling tomorrow | Business Standard News
This will be Kerry's first visit to India post the diplomatic row India had with the US concerning its diplomatDevyani Khobragadeposted in New York. She was arrested in December last year on charges of visa fraud and making false representations about her housekeeper Sangeeta Richard.
In fact, this will be also Kerry's first visit after arrival of the new government under Prime MinisterNarendra Modi.
The visit by Kerry will also pave the way for PM's much-awaited meeting with US PresidentBarack Obamain September on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meet.
"This visit will not be just a visit. This will be US' first official attempt to build the bridge with the new government and to implement a forward looking relationship between both countries. All those issues of visa ban are a thing of past now. US and India are going to start everything afresh," a senior diplomat told Business Standard on condition of anonymity.
On the table will be 'everything and anything' when Kerry meets Modi. There are chances that both sides can even have the Strategic Dialogue during his visit.
Sources indicated that both sides will discuss the civil nuclear cooperation deal, intellectual property laws, trade and investment, defence cooperation and cyber security. Both sides have set a target of achieving $500 billion bilateral trade in goods and services from $100 billion presently.
However, before Kerry's visit, US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns is expected to come here by the middle of this month to facilitate Kerry's visit.
Kerry had last visited in June last year when the UPA government was ruling. He had talked of ?impediments? in Indo-US business ties that time.
Meanwhile, Republican Senator John McCain is embarking on a two-day visit to India with the plans to meet all the key cabinet ministers of the new BJP government. He is also going to meet the PM.
McCain recently made a strong pitch for renewing ties with India with a fresh approach. In a speech on India on the floor of the senate, McCain underlined the importance of having a 'deep strategic relationship' with India.
"It is my hope that Prime Minister Modi and his government will recognize how a deeper strategic partnership with the United States serves India's national interests, especially in light of current economic and geopolitical challenges," he said last week.
McCain said greater bilateral engagement with India in the areas of trade and investment can be key driver in Indian economic growth, in which US has high stakes.
McCain also made it amply clear that the Republicans are pinning all their hopes on Modi to revive the economy and facilitate a robust relationship with it.
"I want Prime Minister Modi to succeed, because I want India to succeed," he said.
Although this comes from the opposition, the views are somewhat similar with the ruling Democratic party also which is now viewing Modi as the ?great game changer,? the official added.
John Kerry to visit India this month, as McCain comes calling tomorrow | Business Standard News
