Washington, Aug. 20 -- India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday (local time) met senior US lawmakers and briefed them on India's position on recent developments, including trade and energy cooperation amid the hefty tariffs imposed on India by the US.

Kwatra said he had a "productive discussion" with Rep. Pete Sessions, Chairman of the Congressional Sub-Committee on Governmental Operations, where the two sides exchanged views on energy security and the growing hydrocarbon partnership between India and the United States.

"Engaged in a productive discussion with Rep. @PeteSessions. Briefed him on India's position on recent developments, including trade, and exchanged views on energy security & the growing hydrocarbon p...