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India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met several top American leaders, and discussed the further strengthening of Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
Kwatra met Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Congressmen Andy Barr and Rick McCormick as well as Indian-origin Congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday (local time), November 13.
In his discussions with Ami Bera, Kwatra discussed the deepening of India-U.S. partnership across various sectors and global developments of mutual interest. Bera has been one of the longest-serving Indian-American members of the U.S. Congress.
“Pleasure to meet Congressman @RepBera Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific today. Discussed deepening of India-U.S. partnership across various sectors and global developments of mutual interest. Value his long standing contribution to the India-U.S. partnership.”
The Ambassador met Ro Khanna, the Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, and held “enriching discussions” on further strengthening the Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
“Delighted to meet Rep@RoKhannaCo-Chair of the House India Caucus. Enriching discussions on working together to further strengthen the Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Appreciate his role and support in building the India-U.S. friendship!” he stated.
Delighted to meet Rep @RoKhanna Co-Chair of the House India Caucus. Enriching discussions on working together to further strengthen the 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Appreciate his role and support in building the India-U.S friendship! pic.twitter.com/N7XlfruwVC
— Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra (@AmbVMKwatra) November 14, 2024
Kwatra met Andy Barr, the vice-chair of the India Caucus and appreciated his continued support for the India-U.S. partnership.
Notably, Khanna had introduced a stand-alone bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to give India specific waivers from the punitive CAATSA sanctions for signing the S-400 air defense missile systems deal with Russia.
Additionally, Congressman Krishnamoorthi along with Khanna, Barr and Mike Waltz — slated to be the U.S. National Security Advisor under Trump 2.0 — introduced a bipartisan legislation to allow weapon sales to India from the United States to be fast-tracked.
The Indian envoy further met Congressman Krishnamoorthi and discussed bilateral ties. Congressman Krishnamoorthi also appreciated meeting with Ambassador Kwatra.
Indian-origin Congressman Thanedar welcomed Ambassador Kwatra, and said he looks forward to working with him. The Indian envoy also thanked him for the gesture.
Kwatra held discussions with Congresswoman Ross. He also met Congressman McCormick, and appreciated his continued support and commitment to expand and deepen the India-U.S. partnership.
Delighted to meet @RepDeborahRoss today. Discussed ways of taking 🇮🇳🇺🇸 partnership to greater heights in the days to come. pic.twitter.com/tBxPNDOMu7
— Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra (@AmbVMKwatra) November 14, 2024
Notably, McCormick has time and again praised the contributions of the Indian-American community for bringing prosperity to the United States.
Recently in an interview with ANI, he had discussed the prospects of India-U.S. relations under Donald Trump and expressed confidence in the dynamics of Modi and Trump. He noted that two leaders can grow the world economy together.
“India is a great ally, a strategic ally in the region,” he said.
A top diplomat, Kwatra was appointed as the Ambassador of India to the United States of America in July this year, after serving as India’s Foreign Secretary.
He has served in different positions in many of India’s missions abroad and in India. Kwatra holds an experience of nearly 32 years in a range of assignments. He also served at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Prime Minister’s Office as Joint Secretary.
