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Bethany Morrison concludes India visit to boost strategic ties
Her visit, from July 3 to July 9, included official engagements in New Delhi, Dharamshala, and Mumbai.
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Staff Reporter - Wed, 09, Jul 2025
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Bethany Morrison during her visit to India / X (US Embassy in India)
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Bethany Poulos Morrison concluded a week-long visit to India on July 9.
Her visit included official engagements in New Delhi, Dharamshala, and Mumbai, marking a significant effort to advance bilateral cooperation across defense, technology, trade, and cultural engagement.
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In New Delhi, she met with senior Indian government officials to assess progress under key bilateral frameworks, particularly the U.S.–India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) and TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiatives.
Welcome to India, @State_SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary Morrison. We look forward to a productive and engaging trip as we continue to advance the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership. #USIndiaFWD pic.twitter.com/gM6Jhxejoy
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) July 3, 2025
The COMPACT framework, launched earlier this year, is designed to deepen defense collaboration, boost trade toward a $500 billion target by 2030, and expand cooperation in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and space. TRUST, another cornerstone of bilateral cooperation, focuses on strengthening supply chains for critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced technologies—an effort aligned with both countries’ push to reduce dependence on China.
On July 6, Morrison traveled to Dharamshala, where she led the U.S. delegation to the 90th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama. At the Tsuglagkhang temple, she met with the Tibetan spiritual leader and representatives of the Tibetan community.
.@State_SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary Morrison had the honor of visiting Dharamshala and meeting with His Holiness @DalaiLama during his 90th birthday celebration. Yesterday, @SecRubio shared birthday wishes and reaffirmed U.S. support for fundamental freedom of Tibetans.… pic.twitter.com/VlHY2SnIli
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) July 6, 2025
The visit reaffirmed U.S. support for the preservation of Tibet’s religious, linguistic, and cultural identity, and underscored Washington’s position on the protection of fundamental freedoms for Tibetans. The event drew thousands, including international dignitaries, in a show of global solidarity with the Tibetan cause.
From July 7 to 9, Morrison was in Mumbai, where she held meetings with leaders across the technology, pharmaceutical, industrial, academic, and financial sectors. These roundtable discussions were focused on operationalizing the TRUST initiative by fostering industry-level collaboration and building resilient and secure supply chains. The meetings also emphasized facilitating technology exchange in sectors such as clean energy, artificial intelligence, and healthcare.
Morrison, who oversees U.S. relations with India and Bhutan, brings to her current role extensive experience from Capitol Hill, having served on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence under Marco Rubio. She played a key role in shaping legislation such as the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act and the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act—reflecting her background in human rights and democratic governance.
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