EAM Jaishankar Meets US Congressional Delegation; Discusses Bilateral ties, Indo-Pacific, Ukraine Conflict

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held a high-level meeting with a three-member US Congressional delegation in New Delhi on various issues, including India-US relations, the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

The talks in the capital focused on strengthening ties between India and the US. The engagement was described as "productive" by both sides and came amid efforts to deepen cooperation across security, trade and global issues. 

Who attended the discussions?

The US delegation included Congressmen Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis. They were joined by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.

The wide-ranging discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional developments and global hotspots.

What did Jaishankar say?

Describing the interaction as "good", Jaishankar said that "Congressional interactions have always been an important facet of our relationship."

Taking to X, he wrote, "A good interaction with US Congressional Delegation comprising Mike RogMike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Discussed various aspects of India US ties, Indo Pacific and Ukraine conflict. Congressional interactions have always been an important facet of our relationship."

What did Ambassador Gor say?

Calling the meeting "productive", US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that “Just wrapped a productive meeting with EAM S Jaishankar, Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis on ways to strengthen US-India partnership for stronger security, expanded trade, and cooperation on critical technologies.”

What were the main issues on the table?

One key area of talk was the strategic partnership between India and the US. Both sides stressed the need to work together on security challenges, economic ties and emerging technologies. They also discussed geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.