Amidst deteriorating trading tension with the US, India is accelerating its diplomatic initiative on Capital Hill. Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Quatra is holding several high-level meetings with MPs to favor New Delhi on energy security, hydrocarbons and fair trade practices. During August, Quatra met senators and representatives of various parties and underlined India’s commitment to a balanced partnership, even though tension over tariffs. On August 12, he discussed energy security and hydrocarbon trade with Senator Richard Bluememethal (Democrat-Koncticut).
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The next day, Senator Chris Van Hollen (Democrat-Maryland) was informed by India about The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization and widespread cooperation in the energy sector. On 15 August, Quatra met Senator Mark Warner (Democrat-Warjeeonia) and emphasized the call of India in business relations. The most intensive round was on August 20, when Quatra met Representative Adam Smith (Democrat-Washington), Senator John Cornin (Republican-Texas), Representative Warren Davidson (Republican-Ohio), Representative Pete Sessions (Republican-Texas) and Republic Mark VC (Democrat-Taxas). In these discussions, he emphasized India’s growing energy needs and demanded deep hydrocarbon relations, especially with energy-rich Texas.
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In addition, Quatra also interacted with some of India’s most harsh critics in Washington. He informed Senator Lindsay Graham (Republican-South Carolina), who is a close supporter of the policy, close to President Donald Trump and “punish India to pressurize Russia”. Quatra presented India’s approach to energy security and rising oil trade with the United States.