Washington, D.C., January 8: Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US House Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill on Tuesday and discussed a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening the India-US bilateral relationship.
Sharing details of the meeting in a post on X, Ambassador Kwatra said he expressed deep appreciation for Speaker Johnson’s support for strengthening ties between India and the United States. He noted that the engagement reflected the growing depth and maturity of relations between the world’s two largest democracies.
During the interaction, Ambassador Kwatra thanked Speaker Johnson for his solidarity with India following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. He reiterated India’s firm stance against terrorism, with the discussion underscoring the shared commitment of both countries to combat terrorism in all its forms and to enhance cooperation on security-related challenges.
Kwatra also briefed the Speaker on key areas of the India-US partnership, including strategic, economic, and technological cooperation. He highlighted expanding collaboration in defense and security, oil and gas trade, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The Ambassador further noted ongoing efforts to advance trade negotiations, saying both sides are working toward a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Earlier in the day, Kwatra visited the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, where he observed cutting-edge research in areas such as quantum computing. He said the visit highlighted India’s efforts to build research collaborations and innovation hubs, including through the National Quantum Mission, and discussed IBM’s expanding footprint in India.
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