US-India partnership targets third-party countries for five years in energy, trade, investment
This joint statement establishes a framework for cooperation between the United States (Millennium Challenge Corporation) and India (Development Partnership Administration of the Ministry of External Affairs) to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in third-party countries. The parties aim to strengthen regional integration and connectivity, particularly in energy, trade, and investment.
The agreement involves the Millennium Challenge Corporation (USA) and the Development Partnership Administration of the Ministry of External Affairs (India). It affects 'Partner Countries' (mutually identified countries or regions) and sectors including energy, trade, investment, and project development.
- Cooperation duration is five years from the date of the statement.
- Activities include exchanging information and experience in relevant sectors.
- Providing advisory or technical assistance to Partner Countries for sector policy reform and project management.
- Facilitating site visits to cross-border or relevant projects.
- Capacity building of Partner Countries.
- Periodic meetings to discuss activity status and identify new opportunities.
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| Official title | Joint Statement on Cooperation between the Millennium Challenge Corporation of the United States of America and the Development Partnership Administration of the Ministry of External Affairs of India |
| Source body | Ministry of External Affairs — bilateral & trade documents |
| Reference number | 27937 |
| Status | closed (agreement) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Closing date | 13 January, 2017 |
| Documents | 1 |