US with India in fight against terrorism: Deputy Secretary of State tells Indian delegation

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State reaffirms support for India in fight against terrorism during meeting with Indian delegation.

The U.S. stands strong with India in the fight against terrorism, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau told Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led all-party delegation in Washington to convey India’s stance on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

The Indian delegation met Mr. Landau in Washington on Friday (June 6, 2025) as it wrapped up the crucial U.S. leg of its multi-nation tour, briefing key interlocutors about Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

“The all-party parliamentary delegation led by Dr. @ShashiTharoor had a warm and candid conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau. The Indian delegation briefed him on the atrocities of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,” the Indian Embassy said on X.

Mr. Landau, in a post on X, said it was a “GREAT” meeting with the Indian parliamentary representatives.

“I reaffirmed that the U.S. stands strong with India in the fight against terrorism. We discussed the U.S.-India strategic relationship, including expanding trade and commercial ties to foster growth and prosperity for both countries,” he said.

A statement issued by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Mr. Landau “reaffirmed the United States’ strong support of India in the fight against terrorism and the strategic partnership between the two countries”.

The delegation discussed with Mr. Landau the importance of advancing key areas of the bilateral relationship, including expanding trade and commercial ties to foster economic growth and prosperity in both countries, according to the statement.