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US Deputy Secretary, Finnish President Head to India for Key Raisina Dialogue 2026

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will lead the American delegation at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi and hold meetings with Indian officials. Concurrently, Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit as the Chief Guest for the forum, marking his first presidential trip to India. Both visits aim to deepen bilateral cooperation, with discussions spanning defence, economic ties, and shared regional visions. President Stubb's itinerary includes meetings with India's top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Key Points: US, Finland Leaders Visit India for Raisina Dialogue 2026

  • US-India talks on defence & critical minerals
  • Finland's President as Chief Guest
  • Focus on Indo-Pacific prosperity
  • Strengthening multilateral cooperation
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US Deputy Secretary of State to visit India from March 3-6, lead delegation at Raisina Dialogue 2026

US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau and Finnish President Alexander Stubb to attend Raisina Dialogue 2026, meet Indian PM Modi to bolster bilateral ties.

"advance our shared vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. - US Embassy Statement"

Washington DC, March 3

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to New Delhi from March 3-6, where he will lead the US delegation to the 2026 Raisina Dialogue, India's premier geopolitical forum.

According to a US Embassy statement, the Deputy Secretary will also meet with senior Indian officials to discuss bilateral cooperation on defence, critical minerals, and counternarcotics.

It will deepen commercial and economic ties to increase market access for American businesses and "advance our shared vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region."

Furthermore, Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit India from March 4 to March 7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

The visit, which will include the participation of a high-level delegation of ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, is aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between India and Finland across various sectors, MEA said in its release.

As per the release, the visit will be Stubb's first visit to India in his current role as President.

In addition to his engagement at the Raisina Dialogue, President Stubb will hold discussions with the Prime Minister, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional and global issues of mutual interest.

A key highlight of the visit will be an exchange of views on cooperation in multilateral forums, with an emphasis on deepening people-to-people connections and economic partnerships. Following the discussions, Prime Minister Modi will host a luncheon in honour of President Stubb.

During his visit, the Finnish President will also meet with President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will also meet President Stubb.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see continued high-level engagement with the US. The focus on defence and critical minerals is crucial for our strategic autonomy. Hope the talks are productive and translate into tangible tech transfers and investments.
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Aman W
While the optics are good, I hope our officials also raise issues like visa delays for Indian students and professionals. The relationship needs to be a two-way street, not just about market access for American businesses.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Finland's President as the Chief Guest. Nordic countries have great expertise in green tech and innovation. Perfect timing to deepen that partnership as India focuses on sustainable growth.
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Karthik V
"Free and open Indo-Pacific" is a good slogan, but actions matter more. Hope the discussions lead to concrete steps to ensure stability in our maritime neighbourhood, especially with all the challenges we face.
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Nisha Z
The luncheon hosted by PM Modi is a nice touch of Indian hospitality. These informal interactions often lead to better understanding than just formal meetings. Wishing both delegations a fruitful visit!

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