Vikram Misri, US Dy Secretary of State reaffirm shared desire to maintain regional stability, peace
Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri had a great first meeting with @DeputySecState @ChrisLandauUSA.
They discussed the full breadth of the 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 bilateral agenda and shared priorities.
They agreed that Tech-Trade-Talent will shape the India-US partnership in the 21st century.
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— India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) May 28, 2025
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