What happened?
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Washington, D.C., for a three-day visit to the US from May 27 to 29, 2025. The visit is a follow-up to the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. Under this initiative, both countries committed to a results-driven agenda, with initial outcomes expected this year to demonstrate mutual trust and partnership. PM Modi was among the first world leaders to visit the US under the new administration, invited within three weeks of its formation.
Why it matters to India
This visit highlights the growing strategic convergence between the US and India and reinforces the commitment to a dynamic defence partnership. It is a crucial step in advancing defence ties, with plans to sign a new ten-year Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership later this year. This engagement is vital for deepening bilateral cooperation across various domains, including military partnership, commerce, and technology, contributing to India’s strategic interests.