NDTV Exclusive: Immigration, Tech, And Lentils: Montana Governor On Critical India-US Ties
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is leading a business delegation to India and Sri Lanka to foster trade in agriculture, aerospace, and biotechnology. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties and address fluctuations in agricultural exports like lentils.
Why it matters
State-level diplomacy is increasingly important for US-India trade relations, particularly in specialized sectors like agriculture and high-tech research.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte is leading a delegation of more than 30 people to India and Sri Lanka to explore business opportunities, expand educational partnerships and strengthen research collaboration. The delegation includes representatives from agriculture, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum, photonics and education.A statement from the Governor's office said Gianforte will meet key ministerial leaders as well as trading, agricultural, bioscience, photonics, quantum, energy and education partners in the region."Our delegation stands ready to showcase Montana as a best state for business, expand educational partnerships, and strengthen research collaboration," Gianforte said.In an exhaustive interview with NDTV's Vishnu Som, Governor Gianforte spoke about India-US trade, Montana's agricultural exports, the proposed trade deal between India and the United States, education, biotechnology, professional mobility, critical minerals, Indian students and the upcoming US midterm elections.Q. The India-US relationship spans various levels.
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