The Biden administration highlighted the significance of its partnership with India, describing it as “one of our most consequential relationships.” The statement came after the U.S. notified Congress of its decision to sell 31 armed drones to India at an estimated cost of nearly $4 billion. The State Department Spokesperson emphasized the close working relationship with India on vital priorities, including a free and open Indo-Pacific. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, have engaged on urgent and important matters.