India-US ties strengthen as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets FBI chief Kash Patel

WASHINGTON: India and the United States expanded their strategic engagement with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding a key meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and separate talks with senior US officials, including the FBI Director Kash Patel, covering defence, counter-terrorism and regional security.

During his ongoing visit, Misri “called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio today,” the Indian Embassy said, adding, “We look forward to deepening our engagement in these important sectors and much more to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described the interaction as a “productive meeting” that focused on “our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defense and the Quad.”

“Secretary Rubio looks forward to visiting India next month!” Gor said, signalling a likely high-level visit.

In a significant security-focused engagement, Misri also met FBI Director Kash Patel.