Blitz Bureau
THE India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the observation as the outgoing US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan called on him in New Delhi before wrapping up his two-day India visit.
“It was a pleasure to meet the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence. Look forward to building upon this momentum in ties between our two democracies for the benefit of our people and global good,” PM Modi posted on X after the meeting.
PM Modi and Sullivan “positively assessed” the significant advancement in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership over the last four years, according to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
As he reaffirmed his commitment to continue to solidify the close cooperation between the two countries, PM Modi also “deeply appreciated” a letter from President Biden handed over to him by Sullivan.
PM Modi also conveyed his best wishes to President Biden and the First Lady Jill Biden. Earlier in the day, Sullivan called on External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues.
“Delighted to meet US NSA Jake Sullivan in New Delhi today morning. Continued our ongoing discussions on deepening bilateral, regional and global cooperation. Valued the openness of our conversations in the last four years. Appreciated his personal contribution to forging a closer and stronger India-US partnership,” said EAM Jaishankar.
After meeting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Sullivan announced US efforts to finalize necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities. This will promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
Over the weekend, the White House had stated that Sullivan is visiting India “for a capstone meeting” with Doval that will span a range of issues across the breadth of India-US partnership — from space, defence, strategic technology cooperation, all the way also to shared security priorities in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
