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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India-US ties at 'historic zenith', says state Deputy Secretary Landau
The India-US relationship is at a historic zenith and represents a key partnership in the 21st century, a top Trump administration official said as New Delhi and Washington reaffirmed shared desire to maintain regional stability and peace. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau made the remarks after meeting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington DC on Wednesday. Misri is currently on a three-day official visit to the US. The Indian Embassy in Washington said in an X post that the two had a great first meeting and discussed the full breadth of the India-US bilateral agenda and shared priorities. In a post on X, Landau said he had a great lunch with Misri to talk about the US-India relationship, which is at a historic zenith and represents a key partnership in the 21st century". We discussed the importance of expanding fair and reciprocal trade, combatting illegal immigration, and expanding counternarcotics cooperation, he added. A statement by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Landau reaffirmed the close partnership between the US and India, calling it a key component of Washington's foreign policy. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Secretary also reaffirmed their shared desire to maintain regional stability and peace, Bruce said. During the meeting, Landau also underscored the importance of fair and reciprocal market access to foster economic growth and prosperity in both countries, Bruce said. According to the Indian Embassy, both sides agreed that tech, trade and talent will shape the India-US partnership in the current era. They also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the leadership's vision and to strengthen the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership, the Embassy said. In another post on X, the Embassy said that Misri led the Indian delegation along with Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor for the inter-agency discussions on the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology). The US delegation was led by Andy Baker, who is Vice President JD Vance's national security adviser and will take up new responsibility as deputy national security adviser, and Counselor Michael Needham. Discussions at the White House focused on implementing the TRUST (Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative, taking forward cooperation in the defence and energy domains, and strengthening the Quad, IMEEC (India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor), and I2U2 (India, Israel, the UAE and the US) initiatives, the Embassy said. Misri's visit from May 27-29 includes engagements with senior officials of the US Administration, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said in a statement on Monday. The visit is a follow-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in February 2025, during which both sides had launched the India-US COMPACT for the 21st century, the MEA said. On Tuesday, Misri met US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, the Indian Embassy said. "They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech & trade collaboration, it added.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington New York/Washington
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington to advance bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, the Indian Embassy in Washington said. Misri is visiting Washington DC from May 27-29 to meet with senior officials of the US administration, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Monday. The visit is a follow up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides launched the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) for the 21st century, the MEA said. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said that Misri met Kessler to advance India-US cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. 'They also discussed early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech and trade collaboration,' the embassy said.
News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Foreign Secretary In US To Follow Up On PM Modi's Visit, Strengthen COMPACT Framework
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be on a three-day visit to the United States starting Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. The MEA stated that Misri will be visiting Washington to meet with senior officials of the US Administration. 'The visit is a follow up to Prime Minister's visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides had launched the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) for the 21st Century," read a statement issued by the MEA. Sources say that Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pavan Kapoor could also be accompanying Foreign Secretary on the US visit which comes in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that his administration brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan earlier this month. India has maintained that the understanding was reached after Pakistan's desperate attempts to seek an end to hostilities in light of Indian forces pounding its air bases during Operation Sindoor. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had also reiterated last week that not just the US, but many countries had reached out to India between May 7-10. In an interview with Netherlands-based NOS, the EAM stated that the cessation of firing and military action was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan, and the ceasefire understanding was reached after the adversary nation made the 'first move". He added that it is natural for other countries to set up communication channels with nations engaged in military conflict. 'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to me while US Vice President JD Vance spoke to PM Modi," the EAM said. Trump has also said that India has offered to enter a bilateral trade deal with the US which 'basically" proposes that 'no tariffs" would be levied on a range of American goods. 'They are offering us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariffs," Trump said in Qatar's capital Doha, earlier this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Washington in February this year, had held talks with Trump on negotiating the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement by the fall of 2025. Meanwhile, an eight-member, all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is also set to visit the United States after winding up its ongoing visit to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil to carry forth India's strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism. The Indian delegation, which visited New York en route to Guyana, will be returning to the US for meetings with leaders, lawmakers and opinion-makers.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to begin three-day US visit starting Tuesday
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be on a three-day visit to the United States starting Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. The MEA stated that Misri will be visiting Washington to meet with senior officials of the US Administration. "The visit is a follow up to Prime Minister's visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides had launched the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) for the 21st Century," read a statement issued by the MEA. Sources say that Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pavan Kapoor could also be accompanying Foreign Secretary on the US visit which comes in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that his administration brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan earlier this month. India has maintained that the understanding was reached after Pakistan's desperate attempts to seek an end to hostilities in light of Indian forces pounding its air bases during Operation Sindoor. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar had also reiterated last week that not just the US, but many countries had reached out to India between May 7-10. In an interview with Netherlands-based NOS, the EAM stated that the cessation of firing and military action was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan, and the ceasefire understanding was reached after the adversary nation made the "first move". He added that it is natural for other countries to set up communication channels with nations engaged in military conflict. "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to me while US Vice President JD Vance spoke to PM Modi," the EAM said. Trump has also said that India has offered to enter a bilateral trade deal with the US which 'basically' proposes that "no tariffs" would be levied on a range of American goods. "They are offering us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariffs," Trump said in Qatar's capital Doha, earlier this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Washington in February this year, had held talks with Trump on negotiating the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement by the fall of 2025. Meanwhile, an eight-member, all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is also set to visit the United States after winding up its ongoing visit to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil to carry forth India's strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism. The Indian delegation, which visited New York en route to Guyana, will be returning to the US for meetings with leaders, lawmakers and opinion-makers.
