In a significant diplomatic move, US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau begins his four-day India sojourn today, headlining the US presence at the 2026 Raisina Dialogue. This visit highlights the strategic convergence between Washington and New Delhi at a time of global flux.
From March 3-6 in New Delhi, Landau will spearhead efforts to advance President Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda at India’s premier geopolitical conclave. Jointly hosted by MEA and ORF, the event has evolved into a must-attend for international dignitaries over the last decade.
Landau’s agenda extends to bilateral huddles with Indian counterparts on key fronts: vital minerals supply chains, anti-drug trafficking initiatives, and deepening economic linkages for better US market entry in India. These discussions reinforce a common goal of fostering a thriving, rules-based Indo-Pacific.
Meanwhile, S. Paul Kapoor, Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, wraps up his New Delhi stay today after three days of talks on Indo-Pacific security dynamics. The US Embassy notes these engagements accelerate the momentum toward a strong, reciprocal US-India alliance envisioned by President Trump.
India-US bonds have strengthened remarkably, with breakthroughs in defense pacts, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and inclusions like rare earth minerals, next-gen tech, and energy resilience. Kicking off March 5, the Raisina Dialogue will dissect global hotspots: realigning alliances, safeguarding economies, AI’s rise, climate crises, and sustainable energy paths.
Anticipating heads of state, cabinet ministers, CEOs, security specialists, and scholars, the forum promises candid exchanges. Landau’s trip reaffirms America’s pivot to Asia, leveraging India’s rising clout to counterbalance regional pressures.