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U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said in Kolkata that India and the United States are expanding bilateral cooperation across defense, IT and healthcare.
He highlighted joint military exercises, mutual investments and pharmaceutical trade as signs of deeper engagement.
Gor pointed to Exercise Tarang Shakti at Jodhpur Air Force Station, where he said over 500 troops took part.
He also said the U.S. imports a significant amount of generic pharmaceuticals from India.
Why it mattersThe remarks indicate whether the post-talk momentum turns into concrete bilateral action on trade, security, and other cooperation areas.
More context
Gor noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke the previous week.
U.S. Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz also spoke at the event commemorating the anniversary of American independence and emphasized shared values and growing ties.