Members of the US Congress from both political parties have called for continued cooperation between India and the United States in areas including security, trade and global stability. Their comments came during an exhibition on the human cost of terrorism organized by the Indian Embassy at Capitol Hill. The event brought lawmakers together to discuss terrorism and the broader strategic relationship between the two countries.
The exhibition drew participation from members of Congress representing both parties, highlighting the congressional interest in counterterrorism cooperation. According to reports, the event also brought together representatives from key congressional committees, US government officials, members of the Indian American community and other stakeholders.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said the India-US relationship has room for further development, pointing to what he described as a more transactional approach and the impact of tariffs. At the same time, he emphasized that the partnership should extend beyond political divisions and continue to develop on areas where the two countries share interests.
Rep. Dave Taylor described India as an important US ally and called for greater coordination in responding to international challenges, including terrorism. Other lawmakers also pointed to areas where Washington and New Delhi have developed cooperation.
Rep. Bill Huizenga highlighted India’s role in economic and strategic matters, including counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and maritime security. Rep. Ro Khanna, co-chair of the Congressional India Caucus, also emphasized the importance of the relationship in addressing threats that cross national borders.
The event was organized as a special exhibition focused on the human impact of terrorism. It marked the first anniversary of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and featured material documenting terrorist violence and its effects on victims and communities. The exhibition was held at the Cannon Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building on April 22, 2026.
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said the participation of lawmakers from across the political spectrum demonstrated broad support for engagement between the two countries. He also stressed the need for international cooperation against terrorism.
The discussions come as India and the United States continue to navigate both areas of expanding cooperation and differences over issues such as trade and tariffs. The congressional remarks underscored the range of issues shaping the bilateral relationship, from defense and intelligence cooperation to commerce and global security.
