India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra held discussions with US Congressman Bill Huizenga on September 2, 2026, focusing on key areas of the India-US strategic partnership, including defence, trade and technology cooperation. The meeting comes as New Delhi and Washington continue to expand engagement across strategic and economic sectors.
Kwatra said he had a useful conversation with Huizenga, who chairs the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee. During the interaction, the two sides exchanged views on recent progress and developments affecting the broader India-US partnership, with particular attention to defence, trade and technology.
The discussions also covered growing cooperation in the field of energy security. Ambassador Kwatra briefed the US lawmaker on efforts by India and the United States to strengthen energy cooperation, including diversification of supply sources and increasing exchanges on regional issues. The focus on energy security adds another important dimension to the wider strategic relationship between the two countries.
Kwatra also acknowledged the bipartisan support being extended by members of the US Congress toward strengthening India-US relations. Congressional backing remains significant as both countries seek to expand cooperation in defence, emerging technologies, trade, energy and other strategic areas.
The latest engagement is part of a series of high-level interactions undertaken by Ambassador Kwatra in recent months. In August, he held discussions with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on expanding cooperation between India and Montana. He also met Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to explore opportunities for greater trade, investment, connectivity, business, innovation and education cooperation between India and Georgia.
The continued outreach highlights the broadening nature of India-US relations beyond traditional diplomatic engagement. Defence and technology cooperation remain important pillars of the partnership, while trade and energy security are increasingly gaining strategic importance. The latest meeting between Kwatra and Huizenga signals continued efforts on both sides to maintain momentum in bilateral cooperation and strengthen engagement with US policymakers.