India-US Discuss Critical Tech Cooperation in Washington

New York/Washington, May 28 (PTI) - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in discussions with US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington to foster bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, according to a statement by the Indian Embassy in Washington. Misri is visiting Washington DC from May 27-29 to hold meetings with prominent officials from the US administration, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday. This visit serves as a follow-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States in February 2025, during which both countries initiated the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology) for the 21st century, according to the MEA. The Indian Embassy posted on X, highlighting the discussions between Misri and Kessler to advance India-US cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. They also considered the early convening of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue to strengthen tech and trade collaboration, as stated by the embassy.

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