US President Joe Biden and other world leaders are set to visit India in September for the G20 Summit, with multiple hotels in Delhi-NCR being earmarked for attendees.
President Joe Biden arrives in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese aggression while demonstrating the US's commitment to developing countries, despite the absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
US President Joe Biden described India's plan to build a rail and shipping corridor linking India with the Middle East and Europe as a "game-changing investment" during the G20 Summit, aiming to boost trade, transport energy resources, and improve digital connectivity.
President Joe Biden has reiterated during his visits to India and Vietnam that his goal is not to "contain" China, but rather to strengthen relationships and ensure China plays by the rules of the international order.
The G20 Summit hosted by India was regarded as a success for the Modi government, and US President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of human rights and the role of civil society and a free press in his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden also expressed the desire for a stable relationship with China and praised Modi's leadership and hospitality.
President Joe Biden is seeking to counter China's influence in the developing world through high-profile meetings during his trip to India and Vietnam, emphasizing that the US is a trustworthy partner without wanting a new Cold War, but signs of geopolitical fractures remained evident.
President Biden's visits to Vietnam and India, aimed at strengthening ties and countering China, have been criticized by rights advocates for a lack of focus on human rights issues in both countries.
President Joe Biden will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since he returned to office, and will also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as address the United Nations General Assembly and meet with other world leaders.
The Biden administration is closely monitoring a dispute between Canada and India, as it could impact its strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, and there are concerns that India's actions may be similar to tactics used by Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea to silence opposition figures on foreign soil.
