India, US stress ‘trade, tech & talent’ to shape bilateral ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on a visit to the US met with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and discussed various aspects of the India-US relationship.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said today “they agreed that technology, trade and talent will shape the India-US partnership in the 21st century”. They both reaffirmed commitment to further strengthening the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership. The Foreign Secretary visited the US from May 27-29.

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Jaiswal said Misri also led a delegation comprising the Deputy National Security Adivser for the inter-agency discussions on India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology).

The focus was on advancing the multi-sector COMPACT initiative for the 21st century. This meeting happened in the White House. The meeting also focused on implementing the ‘Trust’ initiative, which is about critical minerals and emerging technology partnerships. They also discussed cooperation in area of defence and energy domains, as well as strengthening the Quad, Jaiswal said.

Earlier on May 27, Misri met the US State Department Under Secretary in the US Department of Commerce. The Indian Embassy in the US had posted on X saying Misri met Jeffrey Kessler.