India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra met several top US 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).
In his discussions with Ami Bera, Kwatra discussed the deepening of India-US partnership across various sectors and global developments of mutual interest. Bera has been one of the longest-serving Indian American members of the US Congress.
“Pleasure to meet Congressman @RepBera Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific today. Discussed deepening of India-US partnership across various sectors and global developments of mutual interest. Value his long standing contribution to the IndiaU.S. partnership.
Pleasure to meet Congressman @RepBera Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific today. Discussed deepening of
partnership across various sectors and global developments of mutual interest. Value his long standing contribution to the India-U.S. partnership. pic.twitter.com/JeMnG4tQtT
— Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra (@AmbVMKwatra) November 14, 2024
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
— 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-US partnership.
“Pleasure to meet @RepAndyBarr earlier today. Productive discussion on further strengthening bilateral relations. Appreciate his continued support for a stronger partnership!” he said.
Pleasure to meet @RepAndyBarr earlier today. Productive discussion on further strengthening bilateral relations. Appreciate his continued support for a stronger
— Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra (@AmbVMKwatra) November 14, 2024
Notably, Khanna had introduced a stand-alone bill in the US House o Representatives to give India specific waivers from the punitive CAATSA sanctions for signing the S-400 air defence missile systems deal with Russia.
Additionally, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi along with Ro Khanna, Andy Barr and Mike Waltz — slated to the US 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.
Thank you Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @CongressmanRaja for sparing your time. Insightful discussion on deepening
— Amb Vinay Mohan Kwatra (@AmbVMKwatra) November 13, 2024
(With ANI inputs)
