WASHINGTON, D.C. / NEW DELHI (TIP): The India – United States Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), co-chaired by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Under Secretary of State Ms. Allison Hooker were held in New Delhi on December 9, according to a press note issued by the Indian embassy in Washington. The consultations provided an opportunity for a comprehensive review of the India – U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
The two sides discussed key bilateral issues, including trade and investment, defense cooperation, the TRUST initiative, energy cooperation including civil nuclear collaboration, technology, critical minerals, and trusted supply chains.
The discussions also covered regional and global developments of mutual interest, with both sides underscoring their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Both sides also welcomed the steady progress across existing dialogue mechanisms and agreed to give momentum to the implementation of “Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology (COMPACT) for the 21st Century” to drive transformative cooperation across key pillars of the partnership.
In a post on X, the US Embassy in India said, “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker for consultations on strengthening the U.S.-India strategic partnership, including through defense, technology, and security cooperation that delivers concrete benefits for the American people.”
According to the US embassy, Hooker conveyed the administration’s intent to advance collaboration in sectors such as defense, energy, technology, space and supply chain resilience. It said, “The meeting was an opportunity to translate President Trump and Prime Minister Modi’s vision from their February meeting into concrete progress that enhances US security, jobs, and competitiveness, while supporting India’s long-term goals.”
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