NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited Washington DC in United States from April 10-12. During his visit, Kwarta reviewed the progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, the Embassy of India in the US said.
According to the embassy’s press release, the Foreign Secretary had discussions with his counterparts at the State Department, Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell.
Taking to X, US Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell expressed his gratitude towards Kwatra and asserted that the India-US partnership in the Indo-Pacific is closer than ever.
“Delighted to welcome my great friend Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra back to Washington for discussions on US-India cooperation and the Quad. Our partnership in the Indo-Pacific is closer than ever,” said Campbell in a post on X.
Kwatra also held discussions with key counterpart officials at the National Security Council, Department of Defence, Department of Commerce and Department of Energy. The focus was on enhancing defence and commercial ties, supply chain resilience, and regional developments.
Meetings with representatives of leading think tanks and chambers of commerce also occurred during Kwatra’s visit to the US. The meetings aimed at strengthening the future-oriented partnership.
Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks hosted Foreign Secretary Kwatra at the Pentagon to discuss priorities for the US-India defence partnership. They highlighted joint efforts in the co-production of fighter jet engines and armoured vehicles.
Both officials emphasized enhancing military engagements for Indo-Pacific stability. The discussions emphasized collaboration for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The visit signifies the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two nations.
“Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks hosted Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra at the Pentagon on Saturday to discuss priorities for strengthening the US-India defence partnership, including the implementation of the Roadmap for US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation,” said Spokesman Eric Pahon.
“Today, I met with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra to take stock of the historic major defence partnership between our countries. We’re continuing to expand our partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” Hicks posted on X.
“The two officials underscored the historic momentum in the Major Defence Partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. They applauded efforts by both countries to advance the co-production of fighter jet engines and armoured vehicles, as well as the continued success of the India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) in promoting innovation and partnerships between US and Indian researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors,” said Pahon.
According to the embassy’s press release, the Foreign Secretary had discussions with his counterparts at the State Department, Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell.
Taking to X, US Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell expressed his gratitude towards Kwatra and asserted that the India-US partnership in the Indo-Pacific is closer than ever.
“Delighted to welcome my great friend Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra back to Washington for discussions on US-India cooperation and the Quad. Our partnership in the Indo-Pacific is closer than ever,” said Campbell in a post on X.
Kwatra also held discussions with key counterpart officials at the National Security Council, Department of Defence, Department of Commerce and Department of Energy. The focus was on enhancing defence and commercial ties, supply chain resilience, and regional developments.
Meetings with representatives of leading think tanks and chambers of commerce also occurred during Kwatra’s visit to the US. The meetings aimed at strengthening the future-oriented partnership.
Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks hosted Foreign Secretary Kwatra at the Pentagon to discuss priorities for the US-India defence partnership. They highlighted joint efforts in the co-production of fighter jet engines and armoured vehicles.
Both officials emphasized enhancing military engagements for Indo-Pacific stability. The discussions emphasized collaboration for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The visit signifies the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two nations.
“Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks hosted Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra at the Pentagon on Saturday to discuss priorities for strengthening the US-India defence partnership, including the implementation of the Roadmap for US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation,” said Spokesman Eric Pahon.
“Today, I met with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra to take stock of the historic major defence partnership between our countries. We’re continuing to expand our partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” Hicks posted on X.
“The two officials underscored the historic momentum in the Major Defence Partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. They applauded efforts by both countries to advance the co-production of fighter jet engines and armoured vehicles, as well as the continued success of the India-US Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) in promoting innovation and partnerships between US and Indian researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors,” said Pahon.
