New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday hosted Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker for discussions on strengthening the US–India strategic partnership. The talks focused on cooperation in defense, technology and security, among other key areas.
In a post on X, the US Embassy in India said, “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker for consultations on strengthening the U.S.-India strategic partnership, including through defense, technology, and security cooperation that delivers concrete benefits for the American people.”
Both sides centered their discussions on translating the vision laid out by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their February meeting into tangible outcomes. Hooker is on a five-day visit to India aimed at deepening strategic and economic cooperation.
According to the US Embassy, Hooker conveyed the administration’s intent to advance collaboration in sectors such as defense, energy, technology, space and supply chain resilience. “The meeting was an opportunity to translate President Trump and Prime Minister Modi’s vision from their February meeting into concrete progress that enhances US security, jobs, and competitiveness, while supporting India’s long-term goals,” the embassy noted.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the talks, held under the foreign office consultations mechanism, provided an opportunity for a wide-ranging review of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The agenda included trade, investment, defense ties, civil nuclear cooperation, critical minerals, emerging technologies and trusted supply chains, along with the ongoing TRUST initiative.
Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments, reaffirming their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington in February resulted in a set of ambitious deliverables, including India’s commitment to expand purchases of American oil, gas and military platforms such as the F-35 fighter jets. New Delhi and Washington also agreed to pursue a major trade agreement and set a target of USD 500 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030.
The US Embassy added that the undersecretary underscored Washington’s aim to deepen cooperation in “defense, energy, technology, space, and trusted supply chains and the value of US-India cooperation that fuels US innovation while supporting India’s rise as a global technology leader.” (ANI)
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