This is an issue of particular concern to Sikh Americans linked to Punjab, although it also heavily impacts the Indian Americans belonging to other Indian states, the lawmakers said in their letter to Pompeo.
The meeting comes after Israel agreed historic deals to normalise ties with two Saudi allies in the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
'China and India have the wisdom and ability to handle their differences properly,' it said.
'US will stand with India as they confront threats to their sovereignty, liberty,' US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper are on their way to New Delhi.
Earlier, the Afghan government disclosed a list of delegates for the peace negotiating team once the US and the Taliban finalize their peace deal.
Erekat's remarks came against the backdrop of Israel's latest decision to build 5,200 new settlement units in the south of Jerusalem, in addition to approving a plan to build 9,000 new units in the north of the city.
Provincial council member Ajmal Omar said that the slain civilians were returning from a picnic when they were hit.
"We hope we can get to the place where we can get a significant reduction in violence, not only on a piece of paper," he said.
In Angola, he will offer support to democratization and anti-corruption efforts that have gathered steam since strongman Jose Eduardo dos Santos exited power in 2017.
