India Global Forum (IGF) on Thursday marked its official launch in the United States with a high profile delegation of Indian business leaders engaging in exclusive, closed-door discussions with members of the incoming administration and key US stakeholders and policymakers.
The landmark initiative comes at a pivotal moment, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, underscoring the growing alignment between the world’s two largest democracies, the IGF said in a press release.
The event provided a platform for candid and informal conversations on the shared priorities and challenges shaping US-India relations, with a particular focus on geopolitics, security, defence, and economic cooperation. Topics included President Trump’s populist approach, electoral shifts in the US, and the influential role of the Indian diaspora.
The dialogue also addressed the US economic landscape, exploring opportunities in digital infrastructure, technology, innovation, and foreign investment, while highlighting ways to strengthen bilateral collaboration.
The event was attended by Jacob Helberg, the Designated Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment in the new administration besides other key policymakers.