External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the United States from December 24 to 29, where he will engage in discussions concerning significant bilateral, regional, and global matters. During this visit, he will also preside over a conference involving the Consul Generals of India stationed in the US.
On December 19, Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, underscored the immense potential of the US-India partnershipt. It advocating for the reduction of tariffs and the enhancement of trade to ensure a more equitable and balanced relationship. Garcetti emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to lower tariffs, increase trade, and ensure that training and talent development align with the requirements of businesses on both sides of the Indo-Pacific region.