India: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to visit New Delhi June 5

Event

India will host US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in New Delhi on June 5. Austin will meet with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. While neither Delhi nor Washington immediately released the precise agenda for the visit, potential meeting venues include the Ministry of Defense, New Parliament House, and the US Embassy.

Increased security is likely in New Delhi, especially near stops on Austin's itinerary. Authorities will probably set up checkpoints and block roads to facilitate the secretary of defense's movements, leading to localized traffic disruptions. Authorities could temporarily close the airspace around Delhi as Austin arrives and departs the city, causing flight delays.

Advice

Plan for likely traffic disruptions and potential flight delays. Seek alternative routes to avoid potential venues, especially prominent government buildings. Allow additional time to reach destinations in New Delhi on June 5. Heed all instructions issued by local authorities.