He highlighted the surprising silence of the Indian-American diaspora on critical issues affecting India-US relations. The meeting addressed concerns over H-1B visa hikes, 50% tariffs on Indian goods, and US sanctions on the Chabahar Port, with some US lawmakers criticising the Trump administration's decisions. 'I do want to stress that one of the points we raised was why the Indian-American diaspora has been so silent about all of this. But the ones who came here are already friends of India, well disposed towards India and they have spoken very warmly and positively of the relationship...,' Tharoor told ANI. As Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Tharoor played a pivotal role in facilitating the dialogue.