New Delhi, March 2 -- The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with India as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur began a three-day visit to New Delhi on Sunday.

In a post on X on Monday, the US Embassy in India said, "Welcome to India, @State_SCA Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur! Looking forward to productive meetings with Indian partners this week as we continue advancing the U.S.-India partnership."

According to an official statement released by the embassy, Kapur's visit from March 1 to 3 will include meetings with senior Indian officials to discuss regional security and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region.

According to the statement, the visit is aimed at...