Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Washington from April 8 to 10, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. This visit aims to assess and enhance the bilateral relations between India and the United States. Discussions during the visit will encompass various crucial areas such as trade, defense, science, technology, and global developments of mutual interest.
The upcoming visit follows the recent trip of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Washington in February. This visit is part of the routine high-level interactions between the two countries. EAM Jaishankar had highlighted the positive momentum in the growing engagement between India and the US during his previous visit.
During his visit to the US in February, EAM Jaishankar participated in the Critical Minerals Ministerial led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized the progress in India-US relations. The ongoing discussions between the two nations cover a wide range of strategic issues, including defense, energy, and economic partnership.
Meetings with key US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, were part of EAM Jaishankar’s agenda during his visit. These discussions focused on strengthening the strategic and economic partnership between India and the US. Both sides agreed to expedite follow-up engagements to further their shared interests.
