Modi-Obama Summit Can Take Ties To Next Level: U.S. Experts

But "the White House must guard against allowing the myriad international crises happening around the globe to overshadow the visit and weaken Indo-U.S.  bilateral ties."

"Engaging with a strategically like-minded partner such as India takes on greater importance as the U.S.  grapples with multiple global challenges," Curtis wrote.

"U.S. -India cooperation is particularly important when it comes to countering international terrorism and maintaining a stable balance of power in the Asia Pacific," she wrote.

"During the visit, President Barack Obama should demonstrate the importance the U.S.  attaches to the bilateral relationship and offer cooperation on economic, defence, and security issues," Curtis
suggested.

Dr. Joshua Meltzer, a fellow in Global Economy and Development at the Brookings Institution emphasises that, despite the impressive growth in the economic relationship, there remains significant room for improvement.

Noting that there are significant opportunities for India and the U.S. to deepen the bilateral trade and investment relationship, he recommends among other things committing to a deadline to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty.

Developing a dialogue with Indian regulators to address how India's "Decade of Innovation" can be "supported by stronger protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights," Meltzer suggests.

He also wants the Obama administration to affirm its support for extending access to H-1B visas for students having completed postgraduate U.S. degrees.

Noting that India's new government has yet to develop its trade policy, Meltzer suggests developing "a dialogue with India as to what Indian economic reforms could facilitate it joining either the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) or the TiSA (Trade in Services Agreement) should it wish to do so."

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