Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra recently met with the Armed Forces Medical Services of India in Washington, D.C., to strengthen military medical cooperation between India and the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra engaged with the visiting officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services of India during their recent trip to Washington.
In a post on X, Kwatra shared details of his interaction with Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and her team. He noted that their visit aimed to foster collaboration with their counterparts at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Kwatra emphasized that enhancing cooperation in military medicine is a vital component of the robust bilateral defense relationship between India and the United States.
Despite ongoing tensions related to trade, the security ties between India and the U.S. have remained resilient. This meeting underscores the commitment of both nations to strengthen their defense collaboration.
Earlier in September, Ambassador Kwatra met with U.S. Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at the Pentagon. Following their discussion, Kwatra described the meeting as productive, highlighting the importance of reviewing current agendas and establishing actionable paths for various initiatives in India-U.S. defense cooperation. He praised Colby for his deep knowledge and consistent support for their strategic partnership.
Colby also acknowledged the significance of their meeting, expressing his enthusiasm for continuing to enhance defense cooperation with India.
These diplomatic interactions come shortly after the conclusion of the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, an annual bilateral Army-to-Army exercise between India and the United States, which took place in Alaska. The exercise wrapped up on September 14 after two weeks of intensive training.
In a statement released on September 15, the Indian embassy in Washington characterized the exercises as a hallmark of the growing military-to-military interaction between the two nations, aligning with the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership established between India and the U.S.
As both countries continue to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes, their commitment to strengthening military ties remains a focal point of their relationship.
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