In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2025, held in Washington, D.C. The summit gathered prominent figures from government and business sectors to discuss the evolving partnerships between the United States, India, and Japan. Key highlights included speeches from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Second Lady Usha Vance, who emphasized the personal and strategic importance of U.S.-India relations. Usha Vance shared her personal experiences and future priorities, focusing on literacy, while Howard Lutnick outlined strategic priorities for deepening economic collaboration, expressing optimism about future trade agreements between the United States and India.
The summit also featured discussions with notable leaders such as Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Congressman Rich McCormick, and Senator Steve Daines. The event culminated in the presentation of the USISPF Global Leadership Awards 2025 to Arvind Krishna of International Business Machines Corporation, Kumar Mangalam Birla of Aditya Birla Group, and Toshiaki Higashihara of Hitachi, Ltd. These leaders were recognized for their significant contributions to strengthening the U.S.–India–Japan economic corridor. For more information about the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum and its initiatives, visit their website at USISPF.