EAM S. Jaishankar Meets Indian Ambassador and Consul Generals in New York, Reviews Bilateral Priorities

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a comprehensive meeting in New York with India’s Ambassador to the United States and all Consul Generals posted across the country, focusing on advancing bilateral engagement and addressing key priorities in the India–U.S. partnership.

🔹 Review of Key Bilateral Priorities

During the interaction, Dr. Jaishankar reviewed the progress of India’s diplomatic outreach in the United States, assessing ongoing initiatives in:

• Trade and investment
• Technology collaboration
• Community engagement
• Strategic cooperation

He emphasized sustaining momentum in emerging domains such as critical technologies, supply chain resilience, defence collaboration, and educational exchanges.

🔹 Focus on Indian Diaspora Welfare

The meeting also examined consular services and welfare initiatives for the 4.5 million–strong Indian diaspora in the U.S.

Dr. Jaishankar stressed:

• Efficient service delivery
• Stronger cultural and community connect
• Proactive outreach to students and professionals
• Support mechanisms for Indian nationals across various U.S. states

🔹 Updates from Ambassador & Consul Generals

Ambassador and Consul Generals shared regional updates, highlighting:

• Investment opportunities
• Cooperation with state-level administrations
• Strengthening India’s presence and influence across the U.S.

🔹 India–U.S. Partnership: A Strategic Priority

Dr. Jaishankar reaffirmed that the India–U.S. partnership remains one of the most consequential bilateral relations, driven by:

• Shared democratic values
• Expanding economic ties
• Strong people-to-people connect

He urged teams to maintain high standards of coordination, visibility, and responsiveness.

🔹 Way Forward

The meeting concluded with renewed focus on:

• Strategic planning
• Collaborative execution
• Strengthening India’s long-term engagement with the United States

As India continues to scale its global diplomatic footprint, the New York review meeting marks an important step in aligning priorities and future goals.