External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met eight Indian Consuls General serving across the United States in Atlanta on Sunday, November 1, for an in-depth discussion on India-US bilateral relations and initiatives to strengthen cooperation across key sectors.

The meeting was attended by India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and K. Nagraj Naidu, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, who oversees the Americas and Canada.

Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Jaishankar said he had an opportunity to discuss the breadth of India-US relations with the country’s diplomatic representatives in the United States.

The minister said he was briefed on new initiatives and platforms focused on trade, innovation, education and community outreach. He noted that these developments reflected the breadth and depth of the bilateral relationship.

The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening engagement across different sectors and making effective use of diplomatic networks to advance India’s interests and expand cooperation with the United States.

Trade and investment remain important areas of India-US engagement, while collaboration in innovation, technology and education offers opportunities for businesses, academic institutions, researchers and entrepreneurs in both countries. Community outreach also remains an important part of India’s diplomatic engagement, particularly given the significant contribution of the Indian American community to economic, cultural and professional ties between the two nations.

During his Atlanta visit, Jaishankar also met a delegation of the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP).

Earlier, he planted a tree at the premises of the Consulate General of India in Atlanta as part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India maintains eight Consulates General across the United States, located in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles. Together with the Indian Embassy in Washington, these diplomatic missions support India’s engagement with American institutions, businesses and the Indian diaspora.

The Atlanta meeting underscored the importance of coordinated diplomatic efforts in strengthening the India-US partnership through trade, education, innovation and community engagement.