Indian Ambassador to US Meets Top American Lawmakers to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Washington: India’s Ambassor to United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has begun meeting top American lawmakers to strengn India-US relationship, which enjoys bipartisan support in US Congress.

Kwatra, who assumed his post as top Indian diplomat to US in August, met Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia at his chambers at US Capitol on Wednesday.

“Appreciate his warm welcome and his support towards strengning  India-US partnership!” Kwatra said in a social media post after meeting.

On Monday, he met Senator Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire.

“Thank you Senator Jeanne Shaheen for your time, thoughts and a productive conversation on strong upward trajectory of India-US relationship. Look forward to working toger to furr strengn our engagement!” Kwatra wrote.

After November 5 general elections, Republican Party gained a majority in both House of Representatives and Senate. new Congressional term begins in January. Until n, Republicans hold majority in House and Democrats control Senate.

Both chambers play a major role in shaping US national security and foreign policy.  Kwatra has been meeting lawmakers from both parties, receiving positive responses and reaffirmation of ir commitments to strengn India-US relationship.

“Delighted to meet with Congressman Rich McCormick. Appreciate his continuing support and commitment to expand and deepen India-US Strategic and Defence Partnership!” Indian Ambassor said after meeting McCormick.

He also h fruitful discussions with Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna.

“Discussed ways of taking India-US partnership to greater heights in days to come,” envoy wrote.

“Enriching discussions on working toger to furr strengn India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Appreciate his role and support in building India-US friendship!” Kwatra said after meeting Khanna, co-chair of Congressional India Caucus.

ambassor also h a productive discussion on furr strengning bilateral relations with Congressman Andy Barr. “Appreciate his continued support for a stronger India-US partnership!” he wrote.

Kwatra also spoke with Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi last week, emphasising importance of enhancing bilateral ties.

“Thank you Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for sparing your time. Insightful discussion on deepening US-India bilateral ties and strategic issues of mutual interest,” ambassor said.

“It was a pleasure to meet with Indian Ambassor Vinay Mohan Kwatra this morning in my office to discuss strengning cooperation and partnerships between United States and India,” wrote Krishnamoorthi after he met Kwatra.

“Thank you Shri Thanedar for your strong and stefast support for   India-US partnership! Looking forward to working toger to take our Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership to greater heights,” ambassor said after meeting Congressman.

Thanedar also expressed eagerness to work with ambassor to strengn US-India relations.

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