India and the United States are expanding cooperation across defence, information technology and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives opening up opportunities in both countries, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday. He also hinted at further developments in bilateral ties after a recent conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.Speaking at an event in Kolkata to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, Gor highlighted the growing partnership across sectors, from military exercises and defence collaboration to technology and pharmaceutical trade.“India and the US have a great relationship, there’s so much happening; pick any sector and we’re working together in it,” he said.Referring to recent high-level engagement between the two countries, Gor said: “PM Modi and President Trump spoke just last week; so stay tuned for what comes next.”Gor did not specify what the next steps might be.Highlighting defence ties, he referred to military exercises involving more than 500 personnel during Exercise Tarang Shakti at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in Rajasthan.
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He also pointed to growing collaboration in technology and business, with investments flowing in both directions and US companies setting up large manufacturing facilities in India, according to news agency PTI.“In terms of IT development, incredible things are happening in both directions, with investments in the US and some of our companies opening large production facilities here in India. It is an incredible opportunity,” Gor said.“In healthcare, we import a significant amount of our generic pharmaceuticals from India. This is because we trust India,” he said.