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Indian Foreign Secretary to make strategic visit to U.S.
The visit, scheduled from May 27 to 29, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February trip to the U.S.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 26, May 2025
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addresses the media after the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement, in New Delhi on Saturday. / PIB
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Washington, D.C. this week, to deepen strategic cooperation under the India-U.S. COMPACT framework.
The visit, scheduled from May 27 to 29, follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February trip to the U.S., during which both sides launched the COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative to boost collaboration in defense, trade, and technology.
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According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) key focus of Misri’s visit will be advancing discussions on defense cooperation and strategic alignment. The two sides aim to finalize a new 10-year U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership agreement, expanding defense sales and co-production.
Projects under consideration include the joint development of Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles in India, along with the procurement of six additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to enhance India’s maritime surveillance.
Talks will also cover regulatory frameworks affecting defense collaboration. Officials are expected to review the Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) Agreement and address arms transfer rules, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), to enable smoother defense trade and technology transfers.
Beyond defense, Misri’s meetings will include discussions on scaling up bilateral trade and tech partnerships. Under “Mission 500,” both countries aim to double trade to $500 billion by 2030. Negotiations toward a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), expected by fall 2025, are focused on reducing barriers and improving market access.
The visit will also advance the U.S.-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) initiative, fostering cooperation in critical and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
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