What happened?
On May 27, 2025, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with U.S. Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler in Washington, D.C., to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The meeting emphasized the early convening of the India-U.S. Strategic Trade Dialogue, aiming to deepen collaboration in technology and trade sectors.
Misri’s visit, scheduled from May 27 to 29, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 2025 trip to the U.S., during which both nations launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. This initiative seeks to drive transformative change across key pillars of cooperation.
Why it matters to India
The early convening of the Strategic Trade Dialogue is pivotal for India to strengthen its position in global technology supply chains and to attract investments in high-tech sectors. By fostering closer ties with the U.S., India aims to enhance its technological capabilities and economic growth, aligning with its broader strategic objectives.