What India Can Expect From Obama

What India expects:
* Support on India’s candidature for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council
* Inclusion in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (removal of DRDO and ISRO from the blacklist)
* Bigger role for India in Afghanistan, particularly with future regimes in Kabul
* Greater access to US markets for Indian goods and services
* Consideration for India’s strategic concerns in the region and beyond
What US expects:
* Indian support to restore peace and stability in Afghanistan
* Help to ensure no single country dominates Asian geopolitics
* Access to Indian market for US companies
* Permission for US firms to sell new seed technology in India
* A big share of the Indian civil nuclear market
But prior to his visit to India, Obama has been in the news for his not very positive take on issues that are close to India:
What Obama says:
On whether he can lift curbs on export of dual-use technology items to India, and support permanent membership for India at the UNSC: “Very difficult and complicated“.
On geo-strategy: “My vision is a US-India partnership in which we work together to shape a more secure, stable, and just world… My visit gives me an opportunity to experience first hand your fascinating country, discuss issues of mutual concern with my friend Prime Minister Singh, and work with him to bring our cooperation on a broad range of issues to a new level.”
On outsourcing: “It is my responsibility to support jobs and opportunity for the American people… I believe the US-India economic relationship can and should be a ‘win-win’ relationship for both of our countries.”