Tech cooperation the new glue in India-US ties, says Antony Blinken
Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, the former US secretary of state highlighted semiconductors, AI and space as key pillars of the partnership.
Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described India-US relations as a crucial component of the 21st century during a speech at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026. He emphasized that technological cooperation would serve as the driving force in the next phase of bilateral relations between the two nations. Blinken highlighted sectors such as semiconductors, AI, and space where the US and India could collaborate.
The strategic convergence between the US and India is essential for addressing global issues, he added. In the past 25 years, bilateral ties have improved significantly, with the signing of the civil nuclear deal in 2008 marking a turning point. Going forward, Blinken stressed that technological cooperation should be the primary focus for strengthening the US-India partnership.
The US is currently negotiating a bilateral trade deal with India. Blinken criticized the US-led war against Iran as unnecessary and a war of choice, indicating a 20-25% chance of further escalation in West Asia. He called for an off-ramp from the conflict, suggesting that acknowledging an off-ramp requires some accommodation with Iran, which may not lead to a better agreement than the one President Trump terminated.
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