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Washington, D.C.— India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, commenced a three-day visit to the United States on May 27, 2025, to engage with senior officials of the U.S. administration.
The visit seeks to build upon the momentum established during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's February 2025 trip, focusing on enhancing cooperation in defense, trade, and emerging technologies.
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The visit, scheduled from May 27 to 29, 2025, includes meetings with senior U.S. officials to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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A central agenda is the advancement of the India-U.S. COMPACT initiative, launched in February 2025.
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Discussions encompass defense collaboration, trade relations, and critical and emerging technologies.
During his visit, Misri met with U.S. Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler to advance cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.
The two officials discussed the early convening of the India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue to deepen tech and trade collaboration.
The visit also addresses regional security concerns, particularly in light of recent tensions between India and Pakistan.
Misri's discussions aim to reaffirm India's position on non-intervention and to strengthen strategic ties with the U.S. amidst these challenges.
This diplomatic engagement underscores the importance of the India-U.S. partnership in promoting stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
By focusing on shared interests and mutual respect, both nations aim to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes collaboratively.
"Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri will be visiting Washington, D.C., USA from 27-29 May 2025 to meet senior officials of the U.S. Administration," stated the Ministry of External Affairs.
Do You Know?
The India-U.S. COMPACT initiative stands for "Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology," reflecting a comprehensive approach to bilateral cooperation in the 21st century.
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India-U.S. COMPACT: An initiative launched in February 2025 to enhance cooperation in defense, trade, and technology between India and the United States.
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Strategic Trade Dialogue: Bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening trade relations and addressing strategic economic interests.
- Critical and Emerging Technologies: Advanced technologies that are vital for national security and economic competitiveness, including areas like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.