News Desk
NEW DEHLI: Indian media reported that New Delhi had engaged a United States-based lobbying firm to help facilitate meetings and dialogue with senior American officials throughout 2025.
According to the reports, the firm played a central role in coordinating both calls and in-person meetings between Indian representatives and officials from the US State Department as well as the National Security Council. It also assisted in preparing for visits by Indian diplomats to Washington, providing logistical support and strategic guidance to ensure access to key decision-makers.
Defence analyst Sushant Singh, who is based in the United States, stated on social media that India’s Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, had relied on the lobbying firm’s services to secure high-level meetings with the US Vice President, J.D. Vance, and Secretary of Defense Hegseth.
The reports suggest that these engagements were carefully managed to ensure that Indian officials could maintain direct lines of communication with top American policymakers, reflecting the increasingly prominent role of private firms in facilitating international diplomatic outreach.
Observers noted that such arrangements are part of a broader trend in which countries, including India, supplement traditional diplomatic channels with specialized external support to advance strategic objectives. While governments routinely manage foreign relations through embassies and consulates, the involvement of private lobbying firms adds an extra layer of coordination, helping to navigate the complex structures of foreign administrations.
The disclosures have sparked debate in India about transparency and the use of private intermediaries in international diplomacy. Critics argue that relying on external firms raises questions about influence and access, while supporters contend that it is a pragmatic approach in a highly interconnected global environment.
The reports underline how modern diplomacy increasingly blends statecraft with professionalized outreach strategies designed to secure timely and high-level engagement in key foreign capitals.
