India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held key meetings on December 13-14, 2025, with Congressman Ted Lieu (House Democrats Caucus Vice Chair), Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (House Black Caucus Chair), and others, focusing on defense cooperation, AI advancements, trade, and data security. Discussions on December 12 with Clarke emphasized AI privacy, while earlier talks with Representative Dina Titus covered technology and tourism. These engagements build on the December 9 India-US Foreign Office Consultations, advancing the COMPACT initiative for military-tech partnerships and a free Indo-Pacific. From an Indian strategic lens, they counter China’s regional assertiveness, bolstering India’s defense capabilities and tech sovereignty amid escalating border tensions.