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India Flags SRIA Concerns to US, Discusses Global Energy Impact and Bilateral Ties
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CNBC TV18•29-09-2026, 20:56
India Flags SRIA Concerns to US, Discusses Global Energy Impact and Bilateral Ties
- •India conveyed concerns to the US regarding the Strategic Reciprocal Investment Agreement (SRIA) and its potential impact on bilateral ties and the global energy market.
- •Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raised these concerns during a meeting with a US Congressional delegation visiting India.
- •The MEA also provided updates on India-China relations, cross-border terrorism, the well-being of Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf, and ongoing talks with Bangladesh on the Ganga water treaty.
- •Discussions included India's stance on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) membership, the next India-Russia annual summit, and the recent India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) dialogue.
- •Currently, 163 Indian seafarers are on India-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, with over 4,500 working on various commercial vessels in the region, monitored by the Ministry of Shipping.
Key Questions Answered
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed India's concerns to a visiting US Congressional delegation regarding the Strategic Reciprocal Investment Agreement (SRIA) and its potential implications for bilateral ties and the global energy market.
There are currently 163 Indian seafarers on board six India-flagged commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf, while more than 4,500 Indian seafarers are working on various other commercial vessels operating in the region.
While Bangladesh has sought a review rather than a renewal of the Ganga Water Treaty, India and Bangladesh continue to discuss water-related issues through the Joint Rivers Commission, with technical-level meetings still ongoing.
