Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, held discussions with the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, during the envoy's visit to the state capital.

The meeting, described by the state government as "cordial," was held at the Chief Minister's official residence, Cauvery, where the two leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening international cooperation and bilateral ties.

Senior officials from the Chief Minister's Office, including Minister M C Sudhakar and Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, were present during the talks.

The interaction comes against the backdrop of enhanced India-US engagement, with a focus on economic, technological, and strategic partnerships....