India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during high-level bilateral engagements in Washington, DC. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India’s External Affairs Minister, representing the Prime Minister as his Special Envoy, attended the inauguration of the US President on January 20, 2025.

During these engagements, both sides discussed a wide range of issues, including security, technology, and regional cooperation. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighted these discussions while responding to questions raised in the Rajya Sabha by several members. Singh stated, “Both sides affirmed a shared commitment to strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the United States.”

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