High-Level India-U.S. Visits Planned Amid Diplomatic Strain

Upcoming Diplomatic Visits

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra's planned U.S. visit for State Department consultations.
Efforts to schedule U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's visit to Delhi.

Cancelled Engagements

Sullivan's cancelled Delhi visit in February due to West Asia tensions.
Planned participation in the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) and Raisina Dialogue.

Strategic Partnership Discussions

Rescheduling of iCET discussions and strategic partnership issues on the agenda.

Diplomatic Frictions

India's objections to U.S. comments on political developments in India.
MEA's protests against U.S. statements on the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal and Congress party's fund freezing.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's rebuttal to U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti's comments.

Jaishankar's Remarks on Pannun Case

Investigation into U.S. allegations against Indian agents over assassination plot.
Jaishankar emphasizes India's national security interest in the investigation.

Bilateral Ties Perspective

U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum's view on the robustness of bilateral ties.
Mukesh Aghi's dismissal of concerns over diplomatic frictions affecting long-term relations.

The diplomatic engagements aim to address recent tensions and strengthen strategic partnership, focusing on shared interests like technology and secure supply chains.
The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) symbolizes the deepening cooperation in technology and security between India and the U.S.
Despite recent frictions over political comments, both nations emphasize the strategic importance of their relationship, underlined by mutual concerns over regional security and global supply chain resilience.

Reason it's important : Amid friction, India, U.S. plan high-level visits this month

Published in : The Hindu

Date appeared in newspaper : 03 April 2024

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