New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday discussed with a three-member American Congressional delegation various aspects of India-US relations, including trade and security, against the backdrop of continuing strain in ties between the two countries.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor, who was also present at the meeting, said the talks were “productive” and that the focus was on strengthening the bilateral partnership in the domains of security, trade and critical technologies.
The visit of the US Congressional delegation to India, comprising Jimmy Patronis, Mike Rogers, and Adam Smith, came as both sides are looking to move forward in the negotiations for a bilateral trade deal.
Describing the interaction as productive, Jaishankar underlined the importance of sustained engagement with the US Congress in strengthening bilateral ties.
“A good interaction with US Congressional Delegation comprising @RepMikeRogersAL, @RepAdamSmith and @JimmyPatronis along with @USAmbIndia. Discussed various aspects of India–US ties, Indo-Pacific and Ukraine conflict. Congressional interactions have always been an important facet of our relationship,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
