New Delhi is set to host a high-profile geopolitical event as US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau lands in the capital today for a four-day visit. Landau will lead the American delegation at the prestigious Raisina Dialogue 2026, India’s flagship strategic forum, underscoring the deepening ties between the two nations.
Scheduled from March 3 to 6, Landau’s itinerary is packed with pivotal engagements. He aims to champion President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy priorities on this platform, which draws global leaders, policymakers, and experts annually. The forum, organized by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), mirrors international gatherings like the Shangri-La Dialogue and Munich Security Conference.
Beyond the dialogue, Landau will hold discussions with senior Indian officials on critical areas such as essential minerals cooperation, counter-narcotics efforts, and bolstering commercial ties to enhance market access for US businesses. These talks reflect a shared vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, amid evolving global challenges.
Complementing Landau’s visit, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapoor is already in New Delhi from March 1 to 3. Kapoor’s meetings focus on regional security in the Indo-Pacific and mutual priorities, building momentum on President Trump’s vision for a robust US-India partnership.
Over the past decade, US-India relations have soared, marked by landmark defense agreements, strategic collaborations, and expansions into vital domains like critical minerals, emerging technologies, and energy security. The Raisina Dialogue, in its 10th year since inception in 2016, will spotlight pressing issues including shifting geopolitical alliances, economic security, AI advancements, climate change, and green energy transitions.
World leaders, foreign ministers, industry titans, defense experts, and academics from across the globe are expected to converge from March 5 to 7. As tensions simmer in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, this visit signals Washington’s commitment to strengthening its strategic foothold in Asia through New Delhi.