Top U.S. Diplomat to Visit India Ahead Of U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

But surprisingly Modi too was quick to accept the invitation proving wrong doomsayers who expected a rough road ahead given the 2005 U.S. revocation of Modi's tourist/business visa for his alleged inaction during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Thus "Washington has largely been pleasantly surprised at how responsive the new Indian Government has been to American outreach," as Richard M. Rossow, Wadhwani Chair in U.S. India Policy Studies at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, put it.

Another U.S. expert believes that recognising India as one of its most important strategic partnerships, the Obama administration is keen to push boldly on expanding the envelope of cooperation with Modi government.

The Obama administration is looking forward to working closely with Modi and a successful visit to Washington by the prime minister in September, according to Ashley J. Tellis, senior associate at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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