In a significant move to cement the partnership between the United States and India, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to meet with his Indian counterpart, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, in New Delhi. The meeting, scheduled for January 5-6, is expected to cover a broad spectrum of issues that highlight the U.S.-India alliance, including space, defense, and strategic technology cooperation, as well as shared security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region and the broader international sphere, according to The White House.
As per a statement released by The White House, Sullivan's itinerary not only involves high-level discussions with Doval but also includes engagements with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and other key figures in Indian leadership. In an effort to foster an innovation alliance between the two nations, Sullivan will also tour the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Meeting with young Indian entrepreneurs, he is anticipated to deliver a speech detailing the progress achieved under the U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET).
The visit emphasizes the ongoing collaboration between Washington and New Delhi, particularly in sectors deemed vital for future security and prosperity. Sullivan's tour to the academic institution, renowned for its science and technology programs, signifies an investment in the burgeoning minds that will likely propel the U.S.-India technological partnership to new heights.
During his visit, the breadth of discussions between Sullivan and Indian officials will reflect the multi-faceted nature of the U.S.-India relationship, which is being continuously strengthened through strategic engagements. Sullivan's engagement with India’s next generation of entrepreneurs, as stated by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett, will outline the significant steps the United States and India have taken together to strengthen our innovation alliance under iCET, according to The White House.
