Washington

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday commenced a three-day visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet senior officials to review bilateral ties and discuss key global developments, including the situation in the Middle East.

India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, received Misri upon his arrival and said the visit provides an opportunity to assess the full scope of the India–US partnership. He noted that discussions would focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, and technology, while also exchanging views on regional and global issues.

The visit comes shortly after a conditional two-week ceasefire understanding between the United States and Iran, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, helping ease tensions in global markets.

Misri’s trip also takes place at a time when both countries are working to steady their relationship following a period of strain. Ties had been impacted by trade-related tensions, including tariff measures imposed by Washington, as well as remarks by former US President Donald Trump concerning his role in de-escalating India-Pakistan tensions last year.

Officials indicated that discussions during the visit may include progress on a proposed bilateral trade agreement between the two nations.

In a statement issued earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs said the visit would allow both sides to review ongoing cooperation across sectors such as trade, defence, science, and technology, along with broader regional and global issues of mutual interest.

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The ministry also noted that the visit follows External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s trip to Washington in February and reflects continued high-level engagement between India and the United States.