India and the United States have taken another significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership, holding wide-ranging talks in New Delhi aimed at accelerating cooperation across defense, technology, energy and trade. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri as part of her five-day visit focused on expanding strategic and economic ties.
According to the US embassy, Hooker underscored Washington’s commitment to advancing collaboration in areas including defense modernization, clean energy, advanced technology, outer-space programs and the building of resilient supply chains. The embassy said the meeting provided an opportunity to transform the vision laid out by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their February summit into practical steps that boost US security, jobs and competitiveness while supporting India’s long-term national goals.
The Ministry of External Affairs explained that the dialogue, held under the regular foreign office consultations framework, served as a comprehensive review of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Discussions covered trade and investment, defense procurement, civil nuclear cooperation, critical minerals, emerging technologies and ongoing work on trusted supply chains. The two sides also examined progress under the TRUST (Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative.
Officials additionally exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments, reaffirming their shared commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Both governments emphasized that deeper cooperation is essential for stability across the region’s rapidly evolving security environment.
The February visit by Prime Minister Modi to Washington produced a slate of ambitious commitments, including India’s plan to expand purchases of American oil, gas and military equipment such as next-generation F-35 fighter jets. The two countries also agreed to work toward a major bilateral trade agreement and set a target of generating $500 billion in annual two-way trade by 2030.
The US embassy noted that Hooker reiterated Washington’s eagerness to intensify work in defense, energy, technology, space and trusted supply chains, emphasizing the value of a partnership that drives American innovation and supports India’s rise as a global technology leader.
Both sides welcomed steady progress under existing partnership frameworks and agreed to accelerate the COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) agenda, aimed at strengthening cooperation across the principal pillars of the strategic relationship. They also reaffirmed their commitment to expanding trade ties and pushing forward collaboration in critical sectors shaping the future of the global economy.
