US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington to discuss Landau’s recent visit to the region and the future of commercial diplomacy in South and Central Asia, particularly in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, infrastructure and critical minerals. Gor said Landau looks forward to returning to India, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.Gor also met Under Secretary of State Sarah B Rogers at the State Department to discuss public initiatives for Americans and the potential for new partnerships across South and Central Asia. Separately, he discussed US-India energy cooperation with Under Secretary Jacob S Helberg, with a focus on next steps on Pax Silica and securing supply chains for critical technologies.
India is looking to increase energy imports from the United States as part of its strategy to diversify supply and boost bilateral trade.
On Tuesday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra launched the India-US Trade Facilitation Portal, aimed at advancing the “Mission 500” goal set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.Also Read: India trade team to visit US as both sides await final tariff plan for dealCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal described the platform as a forward-looking initiative to deepen trade engagement.In defence, the Indian Air Force said Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visited Peterson Space Force Base in the US and held discussions with General Gregory M Guillot, Commander of US NORTHCOM/NORAD, reflecting growing strategic cooperation.
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