Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra holds talks on AI, investment and security in Washington

New Delhi: Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s ambassador to the United States, has held a series of high-profile meetings in Washington on Tuesday to advance cooperation in technology, business and security, underscoring the growing scope of the India-US partnership.

The ambassador posted updates in posts on X, detailing discussions with top figures in the technology, business and national security sectors. The meetings take place as India and the US continue to boost cooperation in areas considered critical for future economic growth and strategic stability.

A highlight was a meeting with Ylli Bajraktari, president and CEO of Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). The SCSP makes recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness as AI and other emerging technologies reshape the country’s national security, economy, and society.

The discussion centred on new technologies that are likely to change industries and the world’s ability to compete in the years ahead. AI, quantum technologies and the next phase of digital innovation were on the agenda.

The meeting was held ahead of Bajraktari’s trip to New Delhi for the India-US Forum, which is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders and technology experts to discuss opportunities for deeper cooperation between the two countries.

The talks also covered investment opportunities, business expansion and the changing role of India in global supply chains.

On security, the ambassador discussed with Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the US president and senior director for counterterrorism at the national security council. The two sides reviewed mutual concerns on international terrorism and discussed the continued cooperation between New Delhi and Washington to counter security threats.

The recent engagements underline the expanding nature of India-US relations, which increasingly combine economic interests, technological innovation and security cooperation. Amid rapid changes in geopolitics and technology in both countries, cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum research, trade and strategic security is likely to be an increasingly important factor in shaping the future of the bilateral partnership.

The meetings also underscore India’s rising influence in global tech and business talks and Washington’s continued push to expand relations with New Delhi across multiple sectors.