Vikram Misri, India’s Foreign Secretary, and Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State, recently discussed ways to decrease trade obstacles, boost defence and technology collaboration, and combat illegal immigration to the US. The conversation aimed to promote a fair and balanced bilateral commercial partnership.
According to a statement issued by the US Department of State, Landau expressed gratitude for India’s help in combating illegal immigration. He emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation between the two countries. The discussions also addressed security and development in the Indo-Pacific region.
The US government’s decision to begin enforcing reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports on April 2 coincided with the high-level negotiations. During the encounter, Misri congratulated Landau on his confirmation by the US Senate and invited him to visit India.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised India and the US’ growing strategic relations, citing expanded trade, defence, and technological agreements. Both sides underlined their commitment to further conversation on major bilateral issues.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in India recently cancelled 2,000 visa appointments scheduled using bots, confirming its zero-tolerance approach against visa scheduling infractions. In a post on X, the embassy emphasised its firm opposition to unauthorised agents misusing the visa system.
