By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday held a phone conversation with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, discussed critical regional security developments and emphasized the necessity for ongoing efforts to boost stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
The White House stated in an official press release that the dialogue underscored the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States, marked by shared democratic values and mutual interests.
Both “welcomed progress in the bilateral partnership, including through the upcoming Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology Intersessional and Indian Ocean Dialogue.”
They explored avenues for enhanced collaboration in pivotal areas such as clean energy supply chains and defence cooperation, reflected a commitment to deepen ties amid evolving global challenges.
India-US relations have evolved into a “global strategic partnership,” with a focus on shared democratic principles and a convergence of interests spanning various sectors, it said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the president Joe Biden on the sidelines of Quad Summit in Delaware discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest apart from exchanging views on global and regional issues including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Modi conveyed his appreciation for the unparalleled contributions made by President Biden in giving impetus to the India-US partnership.
He noted that the visits have imparted greater dynamism and depth to the India-US partnership.
Modi emphasized that India and the USA today enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership that covers all areas of human endeavour, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests and vibrant people-to-people ties.
US-India partnership encompasses a wide array of sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, education, science and technology, cyber security, civil nuclear energy, space technology, clean energy, environment, agriculture, and health.
People-to-people interactions and bipartisan support within both countries nourish this vibrant relationship, showcased the deep ties between India and the United States as they navigate a complex global landscape together.
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