Indian Diplomat Highlights Ambitious Potential of India-US Partnership at Stanford Conference

GG News Bureau
Washington, 5th March. At the Stanford India Dialogue, the Leaders of Tomorrow Conference, India’s Deputy Ambassador to the US, Sripriya Ranganathan, articulated the expansive potential of the relationship between the world’s two largest democracies, India and the United States.

Speaking at the event organized by the Stanford India Policy and Economics Club (SIPEC) in collaboration with the Motwani Jadeja Foundation, Ranganathan emphasized that the partnership between India and the US could now be as ambitious as both nations choose it to be.

Ranganathan praised the significant progress achieved in the India-US strategic partnership over the past two decades, asserting that it has now matured to a stage where unprecedented ambitions can be pursued. She underscored the importance of setting ambitious goals and expressed confidence in the capability of both nations to achieve them.

The conference also featured contributions from Stanford Professor Dr. Anurag Mairal, who highlighted the historical significance of the event as the first India conference on the West Coast of its scale. Dr. Mairal predicted that the US-India partnership would be the most defining collaboration of its kind for the next three decades.

Ranganathan cited examples of collaboration in areas such as space exploration and emerging technologies, emphasizing the mutual benefits and opportunities for leadership in the global economy that such collaborations can yield.

Furthermore, Ranganathan urged students, particularly those of Indian origin, to maintain connections with India and contribute to its development. She encouraged them to engage in collaborative efforts with peers and professors in the US, as well as to share India’s cultural perspectives and achievements.

K Srikar Reddy, India’s Consul General in San Francisco, addressed the students, highlighting the potential for their contribution to India’s economic growth and development. He emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to transform India into a USD 7 trillion economy by 2030 and urged students to become partners in this endeavor.

The conference, characterized by candid discussions and insights into India’s growth trajectory and the US-India partnership, showcased the enthusiasm and commitment of stakeholders in fostering closer ties between the two nations.

Indian-American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani underscored the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora to the US economy and innovation landscape, highlighting its pivotal role in shaping the future of both countries.