New Delhi [India]: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday to review progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership over the past four years. During the meeting, Sullivan delivered a letter from US President Joe Biden, which PM Modi appreciated, according to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release.
PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to deepening close cooperation between India and the US, emphasizing the partnership’s benefit for the people of both nations and its contribution to the global good. He also conveyed his best wishes to President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
The leaders positively assessed advancements in key areas such as technology, defence, space, civil nuclear cooperation, clean energy, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence. PM Modi also recalled his meetings with President Biden, including the Quad Leaders’ Summit in the US in September 2024.
“Recalling his various meetings with President Biden, including during his visit to the US in September 2024 for the Quad Leaders’ Summit, PM appreciated President Biden’s contributions towards strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which leaves an enduring legacy,” the MEA stated.
It was a pleasure to meet the US National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46. 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… pic.twitter.com/GcU5MtW4CV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2025
PM Modi later shared details of the meeting on X, highlighting the progress in India-US ties. He wrote, “It was a pleasure to meet the US National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46. 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.”
Sullivan’s Bilateral Meetings in India
During his two-day visit, Jake Sullivan also held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They focused on enhancing bilateral, regional, and global cooperation. In a post on X, Jaishankar praised Sullivan’s “personal contribution” to strengthening the India-US partnership.
Delighted to meet US NSA @JakeSullivan46 in New Delhi today morning.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 6, 2025
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… pic.twitter.com/jm9P2pW7zn
“Delighted to meet US NSA @JakeSullivan46 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 contribution to forging a closer and stronger India-US partnership,” Jaishankar shared on X.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also met his US counterpart. The two officials reviewed progress in high-level dialogues across diverse fields, including defence, cybersecurity, and maritime security.