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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Deepens US Ties in Washington DC Visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in a series of high-level meetings in Washington D.C. to strengthen India-US strategic ties. Key discussions with FBI Director Kash Patel focused on robust cooperation in countering terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics. Meetings with State Department and Pentagon officials covered enhanced collaboration on security, defence, the Quad, and critical technology supply chains. The visit also included talks on broadening economic relations and reviewing the bilateral defence partnership.

Key Points: India-US Talks: Misri Meets FBI, State Dept on Security & Defence

  • Counter-terrorism cooperation with FBI
  • Security & defence partnership talks
  • Economic and trade relations review
  • Focus on critical tech and supply chains
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Foreign Secretary Misri discusses India-US cooperation with FBI Director Kash Patel, Under Secy Allison Hooker

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held high-level meetings in Washington with FBI, State Dept, and Pentagon officials to boost counter-terrorism, defence, and economic ties.

"We are finding practical ways to make both Americans and Indians safer and more prosperous, including through the Quad. - Allison Hooker"

Washington DC, April 10

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held several high-level interactions aimed at deepening the India-US ties during his visit to Washington. He met FBI Director Kash Patel and discussed cooperation in countering terrorism. During his meeting with Allison Hooker, the Foreign Secretary discussed working closely on security, defence and economy.

Sharing the details of the meeting in a post on X, the Indian Embassy in the US said, "Vikram Misri met Director FBI Mr. Kash Patel today. Both had a useful exchange of views on the robust India-U.S. cooperation in countering terrorism, organized crime, and narcotics."

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, wrote on X, "Met with @VikramMisri Indian Foreign Secretary Misri to discuss how we can work closer together on security, defense, and the economy. We are finding practical ways to make both Americans and Indians safer and more prosperous, including through the Quad."

Earlier, he also met the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also present at the meeting, during which they discussed the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

"Welcome to the White House, Vikram Misri! Productive meeting with Marco Rubio that focused on our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defense and the Quad. Secretary Rubio looks forward to visiting India next month!" Sergio Gor said in a post on X.

Earlier, Misri engaged in a series of high-level meetings with senior United States officials, focusing on the volatile situations in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific while reviewing strategic defence and trade relations.

The Foreign Secretary's itinerary included significant talks at the Pentagon with Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby. This encounter followed their recent dialogue in New Delhi during the India-US Defence Policy Group meeting, after Colby's visit to India last month to push forward the bilateral defence partnership.

Continuing the focus on security cooperation, Misri met with the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, Mike Duffey.

These discussions were aimed at bolstering defence industrial ties, technology sharing, and supply chain integration, adhering to the framework of the Major Defence Partnership established last year.

Beyond the Pentagon, the Foreign Secretary moved to the Department of Commerce for meetings with Under Secretaries Jeffrey Kessler and William Kimmitt.

The talks were geared towards widening the scope of cooperation in commercial sectors and critical technologies, alongside the development of secure supply chains.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope these high-level talks translate into real benefits for the common person. More jobs from trade deals and better security are what we need. The focus on critical minerals and supply chains is smart.
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Rohit P
While cooperation is good, we must ensure our strategic autonomy isn't compromised. Defence partnership should mean real technology transfer, not just buying more American equipment. Let's be clear-eyed in these deals.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, the mention of cooperation in critical technologies and secure supply chains is the most exciting part. This can boost innovation in both countries.
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Vikram M
Good to see our diplomats actively engaging. The world is getting more complex with issues in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific. A strong partnership with the US helps India navigate these challenges better.
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Karthik V
Meetings at the Pentagon and discussions on defence industrial ties... this is big. If executed well, it can make our armed forces much more self-reliant in the long run. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action!

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