US Diplomacy Boost: Senior Officials to Regularly Visit India, Says Envoy Sergio Gor

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In a bid to elevate the US-India partnership, US Ambassador Sergio Gor has announced that senior government officials will make regular visits to India. This comes on the heels of a 'productive visit' by Senator Steve Daines, who met with Indian officials and lawmakers to discuss defense cooperation, secure supply chains, and the importance of the strategic partnership in ensuring regional stability. Daines' meetings with stakeholders in New Delhi were instrumental in advancing the bilateral relationship, according to the US Embassy. The Senator also sought to address the concerns of US farmers by pushing for favorable pulse crop provisions in any future trade agreements between India and the US. India is the world's top consumer of pulse crops, and Montana, which Daines represents, is the top producer. The visit marked a significant development in US-India relations, which have been strained over trade issues. Last year, the Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, including a 25% punitive levy over Russian oil purchases. The new US envoy, Gor, has emphasized India's importance as a partner and has attempted to refocus negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement. Gor's announcement is seen as a positive step towards strengthening the US-India partnership, which has the potential to benefit both countries. As the US looks to expand its presence in the Indo-Pacific region, a strong partnership with India could play a crucial role in ensuring regional stability and security.