Senior US diplomat Allison Hooker, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru from December 7 to 11, the US Embassy said on Sunday.

According to officials, the visit is aimed at advancing the US-India strategic partnership, with a strong focus on economic cooperation, emerging technologies and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

In New Delhi, Hooker will meet top Indian officials, including Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, for consultations on regional security, economic ties and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific. The discussions will also cover ongoing Foreign Office Consultations, a key mechanism that shapes bilateral engagement.

During her Bengaluru leg, Hooker will visit the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and interact with lea

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