US Congressional delegation to visit India to discuss space, cyber

Washington, October 12

A bipartisan Congressional delegation is scheduled to visit India next week to discuss key issues of cyber security and space cooperation.

The delegation comprising 11 lawmakers is being led by Congressman Lamar Smith, who is Chairman of the powerful House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

During the four-day India trip beginning October 15, the delegation would visit Bengaluru and New Delhi.

Other members of the delegation include Congressmen Dana Rohrabacher, Mo Brooks, Ami Bera, Thomas Massie, Brian Babin, Barbara Comstock, Mark Sanford and Darren Soto.

According to those prepared in the planning of the Congressional delegation, in Bengaluru the lawmakers would focus on cooperation in the space sector.

In New Delhi, they plan to talk with Indian leadership on cyber security and information technology.

Lawmakers want to enhance America’s cooperation with India. PTI