Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary diplomacy scores a historic win as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) releases an official map unequivocally showing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin as integral parts of India. Shared via this X post on February 6, 2026, alongside the India-US interim trade framework, the map rejects disputed markings and aligns fully with India’s sovereign claims, signaling unwavering US support amid thriving bilateral ties.
From tree nuts and dried distillers’ grains to red sorghum and fresh and processed fruit, the U.S.-India Agreement will provide new market access for American products. pic.twitter.com/mqpP10LJp1
— United States Trade Representative (@USTradeRep) February 6, 2026
Diplomatic Masterstroke Under Modi
Modi’s relentless push for stronger India-US relations culminates in this powerful cartographic endorsement, where Jammu & Kashmir—including PoK and Aksai Chin—appears undivided within India’s borders. This move, tied to tariff cuts reducing US duties on Indian goods to 18%, opens vast market access and underscores Modi’s success in elevating India’s global stature against adversarial claims from Pakistan and China. Indian leaders and media celebrate it as a rejection of past ambiguities, with no dotted lines or neutral notations, affirming “Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.”
Economic and Geopolitical Gains
The trade framework, announced under President Trump’s administration, not only eases export barriers for India’s 1.4 billion-strong market but also showcases Modi’s strategic negotiations yielding reciprocal benefits. By depicting Arunachal Pradesh alongside contested regions as Indian territory, the USTR map delivers a clear message to neighbors, bolstering India’s position in ongoing border dialogues. This visual diplomacy amplifies Modi’s “Neighborhood First” policy with assertive backing from the world’s superpower.
Reactions Hail Modi’s Leadership
Social media and experts buzz with praise: “US agrees with India political map,” notes analyst Aditya Raj Kaul, while News18 hails it as a “significant diplomatic move” strengthening ties. NDTV emphasizes Washington’s hard-hitting acceptance of India’s reality, crediting Modi’s framework for this geopolitical victory that outshines trade details themselves. Under Modi’s guidance, India emerges stronger, united, and globally respected.
