On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC. They discussed the progress of the India-US partnership over the past four years and agreed that cooperation has grown stronger in many areas.

Jaishankar expressed confidence that the relationship between India and the US will benefit both countries and contribute to global well-being. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Delighted to meet @SecBlinken yesterday evening in Washington D.C. Reviewed the advancement of India - US partnership over the last four years. Agreed that our cooperation has strengthened in many domains, just as our comfort levels have grown correspondingly. Confident that India-US relationship will serve our mutual interests as well as global good."

Jaishankar is in the United States for an official visit at the moment. During his visit, he met Consul Generals from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, and Atlanta, as well as India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra. The leaders focused on technology, commerce, and investments as they explored ways to strengthen the India-US alliance. "A productive day with team @IndianEmbassyUS and our Consul Generals based in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston and Atlanta. Discussed opportunities for deepening India-US partnership, focusing on technology, trade and investments. Also shared views on better serving the Indian community in the USA," Jaishankar wrote on X.

On Thursday, EAM S. Jaishankar met with Jake Sullivan, the United States National Security Advisor, in Washington, DC. Jaishankar mentioned that they had detailed discussions about the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and shared their views on important regional and global issues. "Good to meet US NSA @JakeSullivan46 in Washington D.C. this morning. Held a wide ranging discussion on the progress of India-US strategic partnership. Also exchanged views on current regional and global developments", Jaishankar wrote on X. In an earlier statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "He will be meeting counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a conference of the Consul Generals of India in the USA."

On Tuesday, senior diplomats from India and the United States met. US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma welcomed India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra. He highlighted their mutual dedication to strengthening the relationship between India and the US. Sharing a post on X on Tuesday, Verma wrote, "Great to welcome Indian Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri & Indian Ambassador to the US @AmbVMKwatra back to @StateDept, alongside @DeputySecState Campbell. We look forward to continuing to grow #USIndia ties are rooted in mutual trust, shared values, prosperity for all." The External Affairs Minister's visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the US in September, where he took part in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.