Diplomacy Dialogues: Strengthening India-US Ties

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted key American lawmakers to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions focused on trade, technology, and defense. Kwatra underlined India's growth prospects and emphasized bipartisan support for these relations, as both countries negotiate a bilateral trade agreement.

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, recently hosted an influential gathering at India House, his official residence in Washington. The event saw the presence of 12 prominent US lawmakers, including Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Representative Rob Wittman, who co-chair the Congressional Study Group on India.

Kwatra reaffirmed the bipartisan support from the US Congress for the robust and expanding India-US partnership. The discussions covered a wide range of issues including economic ties, technology innovation, defense cooperation, and counterterrorism. Notably, India's anticipated economic growth of over 7% was highlighted as a foundation for advancing the shared goals of prosperity and security.

The meeting comes amid ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between the two nations. Kwatra has been engaging with US lawmakers regularly to build on the established rapport and address mutual interests in sectors like energy, defense, and trade. Previous meetings have involved other US Senators and highlighted the continued dialogue to strengthen bilateral relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)