India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss the India-US bilateral relationship, counterterrorism cooperation, and key areas of partnership.
Kwatra said he was honoured to meet Speaker Johnson and expressed deep appreciation for his support in strengthening India-US ties. He thanked the Speaker for the United States’ solidarity with India’s counterterrorism efforts following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025.
During the meeting, the ambassador briefed the Speaker on the expanding scope of India-US cooperation, including defence and security, oil and gas trade, and technology partnerships. He highlighted collaboration in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence as a growing pillar of the relationship.
Kwatra also discussed India’s trade priorities, stating that New Delhi is working toward a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement with Washington.
Defence and security cooperation have become central to India-US ties, with both countries expanding military exercises and increasing defence trade in recent years. Energy cooperation has also grown significantly, with the United States emerging as a major supplier of crude oil and liquefied natural gas to India.
The meeting reflects India’s continued outreach to US congressional leaders, recognising the key role Congress plays in shaping American policy on defence, trade, and foreign affairs. New Delhi has consistently sought strong bipartisan support in Washington to sustain long-term cooperation.
India and the United States describe their ties as a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, supported by regular high-level engagements and institutional dialogues across multiple sectors.
