Amid a trade war unleashed by President Donald Trump, Indiaspora, a network of global Indian diaspora leaders, has expressed the hope that the current setback in U.S.-India relations will be temporary.
“We take great pride in our deep bonds with both the United States—our homeland—and India—our country of origin,” the U.S. based nonprofit organization stated noting, “With over 5 million Indian Americans contributing meaningfully to the U.S. economy, culture, and civic life, the diaspora serves as a living bridge between the world’s two largest democracies.”
“The Indian diaspora in America are key contributors to making the relationship between the countries unique, special, deep rooted and impactful.” Indiaspora stated. “Over the past several decades, this community has helped cultivate vital connections across business, technology, academia, philanthropy, and the arts.”
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“We believe the U.S.-India relationship is not just important—it is essential. As global dynamics shift, this economic partnership should stand as a cornerstone for stability, innovation, and progress in the 21st century,” it stated.
“We believe that the current setback in what is otherwise an enduring, robust and broad based people to people relationship will be temporary,” the organization said. “We remain optimistic that the ongoing discussions, when concluded, will reflect the aspirations of both nations and the global Indian diaspora that believes in them.”
Indiaspora noted it has convened high level people to people dialogues in both nations for more than a decade to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.
In a separate statement, Indiaspora condemned what it called “shameful” racial targeting of prominent Indian American leaders in public service on both sides of the political aisle during the current election cycle.
“At Indiaspora, we believe that such behavior stands in stark contrast to the higher values — of inclusion, respect, and strength in diversity — that our nation has aspired to hold and practice,” it said. “We believe strongly in the vision of a better America, indeed of a more perfect union, towards which we endeavor to contribute.”
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Citing the recently released Indiaspora Impact Report it noted, “there are 150 Indian Americans in senior governmental positions in the current administration — a sign of the diaspora’s commitment to serve the United States.”
“This number has been steadily rising across administrations of both political parties and has increased by 150% over the past decade,” it noted. “Moreover, five Indian Americans serve as elected officials in the U.S. House of Representatives, with at least two more currently running in the upcoming elections.”
“The Indian diaspora in the United States cares deeply for the country and is committed to being a force for good,” Indiaspora said vowing to “continue to do our part in striving towards a nation that lives up to our highest ideals.”