Archive · 28 Sep 2026
India-US Officials Discuss Russia-Iran Sanctions and Strategic Cooperation
Indian and American officials held several meetings in New York.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US lawmakers led by Representative Brian Mast.
They discussed a new US law involving sanctions on countries that trade economically with Russia and Iran.
India explained its interests and concerns about the law.
The officials also talked about energy security, fighting terrorism and keeping sea routes open.
Other meetings covered nuclear cooperation and new technologies.
India and the United States agreed to cooperate more on semiconductors and important minerals.
Marco Rubio and S Jaishankar also discussed the Middle East, the Gulf and Ukraine.
Jaishankar separately discussed growing energy ties with Venezuela’s foreign minister.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met a bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Brian Mast in New York.
The discussions covered the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, bilateral ties, energy security, counter-terrorism and freedom of navigation.
Misri separately discussed civil nuclear cooperation, energy security and strategic initiatives with US Under Secretary Allison Hooker.
Misri and US Under Secretary Jacob Helberg agreed to advance cooperation in critical technologies, semiconductors and critical minerals.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed sanctions, energy security, the Middle East, the Gulf and Ukraine.
- Who
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Representative Brian Mast and other US lawmakers, US officials Allison Hooker and Jacob Helberg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
- What
- The officials discussed India-US relations, the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, energy security, counter-terrorism, freedom of navigation, civil nuclear cooperation and critical technologies.
- When
- The meetings occurred on Sunday, Thursday and earlier Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly week, according to the articles.
- Where
- New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- The talks addressed the future of India-US cooperation and concerns involving sanctions, energy, security and emerging technologies.
India’s Interests and Concerns
US Sanctions and Security Priorities
Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
India’s Interests and Concerns
India reiterated its economic and strategic concerns regarding the SRIA and its possible effects on countries purchasing Russian energy.
US Sanctions and Security Priorities
The United States discussed possible sanctions against states engaging economically with Russia and Iran, without identifying targets or announcing a sanctions decision.
Energy security
India’s Interests and Concerns
India raised energy security as a priority and is discussing diversification and cooperation with other energy partners, including Venezuela.
US Sanctions and Security Priorities
The United States said it was well positioned to help regional partners address their energy-security challenges.
- Main Indian official
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
- Congressional delegation leader
- Representative Brian Mast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Legislation discussed
- The recently enacted Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, also referred to as SRIA
- Potential tariff mechanism
- The legislation could allow tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries continuing to purchase Russian energy; it does not automatically impose such tariffs on Indian goods.
- Technology cooperation
- Critical and emerging technologies, semiconductors, critical minerals and supply-chain resilience
- Other cooperation areas
- Civil nuclear cooperation, energy security, counter-terrorism, freedom of navigation, TRUST and the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture initiative
- Additional energy discussions
- Jaishankar discussed energy ties and regional issues with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Gonzalez
