A productive meeting with @UnderSecStateP Allison Hooker in New York today. Discussed various elements of India-US bilateral cooperation, including energy security and the recently enacted SRIA, civil nuclear cooperation, TRUST and the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture initiative.

Great to meet Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs @UnderSecE Jacob Helberg in New York. Agreed to advance India–U.S. cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, including through Pax Silica and strengthen cooperation in semiconductors and critical minerals.

Celebrating Ayurveda Day at the Embassy! Ayurvedic Health Counselor Ms. Monika Sharda shared practical insights on weaving the wisdom of Ayurveda into everyday life. #AyurvedaForAHealthierTomorrow

Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations. 🇮🇳 🇺🇸

Global Biofuels Alliance: Strengthening International Cooperation on Sustainable Biofuels ➡️The Consulate General of India, New York hosted a Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) @we_gba Membership Outreach Roundtable, bringing together representatives of the GBA, Permanent Representatives and Consuls General for an exchange on strengthening international cooperation in biofuels and advancing sustainable energy solutions. ➡️Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and interim Director General of Global Biofuel Alliance, Dr. Neeraj Mittal @neerajmittalias delivered the keynote address, highlighting the role of the Global Biofuels Alliance in fostering cooperation and accelerating the adoption of sustainable biofuels. ➡️The interaction also provided an opportunity for participants to exchange perspectives on expanding engagement with the Alliance and advancing cleaner energy solutions. @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @PetroleumMin @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @PTI_News @PIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @binaysrikant76

A busy day at the @UN Headquarters. With @eucopresident António Costa

Congratulate the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on winning the Gold Medal at the #AsianGames2026. You have made 🇮🇳 proud!

Day 1 at #UNHighLevelWeek #UNGA81

On World Rhino Day, we celebrate the magnificent greater one-horned rhinoceros and laud all those at the forefront of its protection.  Assam now holds nearly 80% of the world’s rhino population and Kaziranga’s efforts to end rhino poaching have been extensively appreciated.  On one hand, rhinos have either returned or are well protected in parts of Bihar and West Bengal. On the other hand, success of reintroduction of rhinos in Dudhwa (Uttar Pradesh) is creating history. This shows the sustained commitment of our people towards animal protection and active wildlife management in the range states. Taking species conservation in the country forward, I am happy to share that Project Rhino has been initiated for financial and technical support to the range states for protection, habitat management, genetic improvement and understanding population dynamics.

Engaging the Indian Diaspora of Greater Seattle! During his ongoing visit to Seattle, Ambassador Vinay Kwatra met with community leaders from the region and welcomed their contributions in strengthening the living bridge between India and Washington State. The gathering also observed a minute’s silence to pay tribute to one of the leading lights of the Indian community, Late Shri Jagdish Sharma Ji , President of the Indian American Friendship Forum Foundation (IAFFF), who recently passed away after years of selfless service to the Indian community in the Greater Seattle area. (17 September 2026, CGI Seattle) @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia @AmbVMKwatra

Paying homage to India’s greatest Ambassador of Vedanta and Yoga! Ambassador Vinay Kwatra paid floral tributes at the Swami Vivekananda Monument in the heart of downtown Seattle today and honored his enduring vision of harmony, universal brotherhood and service to humanity. (17 September 2026, Seattle) @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia @AmbVMKwatra @DrSJaishankar @PMOIndia

IDEAS4INDIA: Celebrating the Tech Titans of Seattle! Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, along with Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, engaged with leading Indian-American tech CEOs, founders and innovators at the 1st IDEAS4INDIA: Unlocking the Tech Dividend Forum in Seattle. Seattle’s foremost technology leaders shared ideas and perspectives on innovation, talent and opportunities that can contribute to India’s AI journey and strengthen India-US Tech partnership. More details: tinyurl.com/Ideas4India @AmbVMKwatra @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @ANI @DDNewslive @PTI_News @VikramMisri 🧵(1/2)

परदेस में अपनों के बीच आना मन को खुशियों से भर देता है.. भारतीय दूतावास द्वारा आयोजित वाशिंगटन में प्रवासी भारतीयों के साथ संवाद एक अविस्मरणीय अनुभव रहा। दुनिया के किसी भी कोने में भारतवंशी हैं, वहाँ अपनी मिट्टी की खुशबू, संस्कृति की जीवंतता और भारतीय संस्कारों की झलक सहज दिखाई देती है। आप सभी के परिश्रम, प्रतिभा और पुरुषार्थ ने न केवल भारत का मस्तक ऊंचा किया है,बल्कि अमेरिका की प्रगति में भी उल्लेखनीय योगदान दिया है। आप सभी इसी तरह अपनी जड़ों से जुड़े रहें, भारतीयता की भावना को नई पीढ़ियों तक पहुँचाते रहें और विश्वभर में भारत की गौरवशाली पहचान को और सशक्त करते रहें। @IndianEmbassyUS

Glimpses from an orientation session for newly arrived Indian students at Virginia Tech, organized by the Embassy in partnership with the Indian Students Association. The session covered essential guidance, consular and education-related queries, and the Embassy’s student support system, including its 24/7 helplines.

Visited the @dcwater HQ in Washington, D.C., to gain insights into the city’s water supply, distribution, and wastewater management systems. The visit provided an opportunity to understand how the Capital manages its water infrastructure efficiently, integrates wastewater management, and ensures reliable service delivery to its citizens. Such exchanges are valuable as India continues to advance its urban development agenda. Understanding global best practices and adapting relevant solutions to our own cities will help us build more efficient, resilient, and sustainable urban water systems. @IndianEmbassyUS

Good exchange of views with Congresswoman Kim Schrier, (representing Washington’s 8th Congressional District) today. Shared India’s imperative to ensure its energy security and deeply appreciate her strong support for the Indian-American community in Washington State. (18 September 2026, Bellevue) @RepKimSchrier @AmbVMKwatra @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS

Unity Run at Gravelly Point Park, 3 October. A morning of fitness, service and community spirit, with Meditation and Yoga for those who prefer a quieter start. Only 100 slots. Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

DCM Amb. Namgya Khampa met @AAHOA leadership. The meeting explored opportunities for expanding sourcing and supply chain partnerships between India and AAHOA’s membership.

Great to meet with Ron Vachris, CEO of Costco, at their headquarters in Issaquah. Looking forward to deepening the partnership — connecting India’s export strengths with Costco’s scale and capabilities to bring more high-quality Indian products to American consumers. (16 September 2026, Issaquah) @Costco @AmbVMKwatra @IndianEmbassyUS @MEAIndia

A conversation anchored at the intersection of connectivity, technology and innovation! Ambassador Vinay Kwatra met Mr. Srini Gopalan, President & CEO of T-Mobile, today at T-Mobile HQs in Bellevue. Discussions focused on the future of connectivity, technology-led transformation and the expanding possibilities for India–US cooperation in the telecom sector. (17 September 2026, Bellevue) @AmbVMKwatra @MEAIndia @IndianEmbassyUS @SriniGopalan