New Delhi: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, Allison Hooker, will visit India from December 7 to 11, with engagements scheduled in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
The visit aims to advance the U.S.–India strategic partnership and deepen cooperation in sectors including defense, trade, emerging technology, and space.
In an official statement posted on X, the U.S. Embassy in India said:
“The U.S. Mission is pleased to welcome @UnderSecStateP Allison Hooker to India! As we continue to press forward in the U.S.-India relationship on a number of issues critical to our economic and national security, the Under Secretary’s visit will help advance @POTUS priorities for a strong U.S.-India partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
— @USAndIndia
During her stay in New Delhi, Hooker will meet senior Indian officials to discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and shared Indo-Pacific priorities, including formal Foreign Office Consultations with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Talks will focus on stability in the region, strengthening defence industrial ties, and boosting commercial engagement, including the expansion of American exports to India.
The visit will place significant emphasis on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and space exploration.
Hooker will travel to Bengaluru, where she will visit the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and interact with leaders from India’s dynamic space, energy, and technology sectors to enhance research collaboration and explore fresh avenues for innovation-driven cooperation.
U.S. officials described the visit as another important step toward advancing President Trump’s priorities of strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific and reinforcing a high-technology partnership between Washington and New Delhi.
The visit follows a series of recent high-level engagements highlighting the growing strategic convergence between the two nations.
