India's Foreign Secretary to Visit Washington for Talks on Trade, Defence, Tech

The two countries seek to deepen cooperation across key areas during the three-day visit.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:49am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A quiet, cinematic painting of the exterior of a government building in Washington, D.C., with warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a sense of contemplative mood and political significance.The upcoming India-US talks in Washington highlight the growing strategic importance of the bilateral relationship.Washington Today

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Washington, DC from April 8 to 10 for talks with senior US officials, as the two countries look to advance their bilateral cooperation on trade, defense, and technology. The visit will review the full spectrum of India-US ties and ongoing collaboration in areas like science and technology, as well as regional and global issues.

Why it matters

The upcoming talks are part of the broader effort by India and the US to strengthen their strategic partnership, which has emerged as a key geopolitical and economic relationship in the Indo-Pacific region. Deepening defense ties and progress on a bilateral trade deal are two key priorities for both sides.

The details

During his three-day visit, Misri is expected to hold discussions with senior members of the US administration, though the specific officials were not named. The trip follows recent high-level visits, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's trip to Washington in February and Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby's visit to India last month.

  • Misri's visit is scheduled from April 8 to 10, 2026.
  • Jaishankar visited Washington in February 2026.
  • Colby visited India last month, in March 2026.

The players

Vikram Misri

India's Foreign Secretary, leading the delegation to Washington.

Elbridge Colby

Under Secretary of War, who recently visited India.

S Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister, who visited Washington in February 2026.

Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce and Industry Minister, who met with the USTR last month.

Jamieson Greer

The US Trade Representative (USTR), who met with Goyal last month.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We had a very productive discussion and explored ways to further deepen our economic cooperation and bilateral trade ties.”

— Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce and Industry Minister

What’s next

The two sides are expected to work towards finalizing a bilateral trade agreement and enhancing defense cooperation during Misri's visit.

The takeaway

The upcoming India-US talks reflect the growing strategic importance of the relationship, with both sides seeking to deepen collaboration on trade, defense, and technology - key pillars of their partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.