The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India has aimed to diversify energy procurement for many years, prioritising stable prices and secure supplies. The current US administration has shown interest in strengthening these energy ties.

Despite previous US tariff hikes, India’s exports to the US rose to $45.82 billion in the first half of the current financial year, a 13.3% increase from last year. The government sees potential to import $12–13 billion worth of crude oil and natural gas from the US without changing refinery configurations.

India is also likely to source more renewable energy technologies from the US as part of the trade discussions. Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal is already in the US, working with the negotiating team to finalise bilateral commitments and boost climate-friendly energy cooperation.

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On Kashmir, the US maintains its long-standing policy that the issue should be resolved directly between India and Pakistan. President Trump is willing to help if requested, but Washington has no active role.

The official confirmed that the US recognizes the two nations as distinct relationships under an “America First” policy. Recent claims linking US mediation to India-Pakistan conflict resolution were acknowledged but seen as domestic political matters in India.

Concerns regarding Pakistan’s relationship with China were highlighted. The US continues to assess Pakistan independently, focusing on bilateral cooperation areas while keeping strategic interests in mind.

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