Washington/New Delhi, May 29 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is visiting the US, met US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau in Washington, during which they discussed the India-US bilateral agenda and shared priorities.
The US side “underscored the importance of fair and reciprocal market access to fostering economic growth and prosperity in both countries”, and “emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation on migration and counternarcotics”.
The two sides agreed that Tech-Trade-Talent will shape the India-US partnership in the 21st century.
The Indian Embassy said in a post on X:
“Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri had a great first meeting with
@DeputySecState @ChrisLandauUSA.
“They discussed the full breadth of the India-US bilateral agenda and shared priorities.
“They agreed that Tech-Trade-Talent will shape the India-US partnership in the 21st century.
“They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the leadership’s vision and to strengthen the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership.”
The US Deputy Secretary said in a post on X:
“Had a great lunch with Indian Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri today to talk about the [U.S.]-[India] relationship, which is at a historic zenith and represents a key partnership in the 21stcentury.
“We discussed the importance of expanding fair and reciprocal trade, combatting illegal immigration, and expanding counternarcotics cooperation.”
The US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said:
“Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau underscored the importance of fair and reciprocal market access to fostering economic growth and prosperity in both countries.
“The Deputy Secretary emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation on migration and counternarcotics. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Secretary also reaffirmed their shared desire to maintain regional stability and peace.”
The Indian Embassy said:
“Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri led the Indian delegation along with Deputy NSA @AmbKapoor for the inter-agency discussions on the India-US COMPACT for the 21st century.
“APDNSA Andy Baker and @CounselorDOS led the US delegation.
“Discussions at the White House focused on implementing the TRUST initiative, taking forward cooperation in the defence and energy domains, and strengthening the Quad, IMEEC, and I2U2 initiatives.”
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