United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in India, with her visit aimed at driving President Donald Trump’s priorities to reinforce the growing partnership between Washington, DC and New Delhi. The US Embassy in India announced her arrival, noting that the trip aligns with broader efforts to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
In a message posted on X, the Embassy stated that the mission was pleased to welcome Hooker, emphasizing that her visit comes at a crucial moment as the two nations push ahead on matters tied closely to economic stability and national security. The post added that her engagements will help advance the president’s goals for a stronger, forward-looking India–US relationship.
During her stay, Hooker will work to strengthen the strategic partnership, boost economic ties, increase American exports, and deepen cooperation in fast-growing sectors such as artificial intelligence, space research, and other emerging technologies. These areas have become central to both nations as they seek to expand innovation, enhance competitiveness, and support shared security goals.
In New Delhi, she is scheduled to hold meetings with senior Indian officials, including participating in Foreign Office Consultations with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Discussions will focus on regional security, economic collaboration, and ongoing Indo-Pacific initiatives.
Hooker will also travel to Bengaluru, where she will visit the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and connect with leaders in India’s thriving space, energy, and tech industries. The goal is to strengthen research partnerships and explore new avenues to broaden bilateral cooperation in innovation-driven fields.
Her visit follows recent high-level engagements between the two nations. On December 6, India and the US jointly condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, and pledged to intensify multilateral cooperation through platforms such as the UN, Quad, and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Earlier, both sides held the 21st India–US Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and the 7th Designations Dialogue, where they called for expanded designations of ISIS, al-Qa’ida affiliates, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and associated networks under the UN 1267 sanctions list. They reiterated the need for global action through asset freezes, travel bans, and arms embargoes.
Both nations also condemned recent terror attacks in Pahalgam and near Delhi’s Red Fort, stressing that perpetrators must face justice. The meetings reaffirmed the depth of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, underscoring the critical role of counterterrorism cooperation.
