US, India share unique bond of friendship, says White House
India NSA Ajit Doval with US counterpart Jake Sullivan
The White House has stated that as the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit aims to further strengthen this partnership, fostering a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Sullivan is visiting New Delhi from June 17 to 18, in the first trip to India by a senior Biden administration official after the Modi government came to power for the third term.
Sullivan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Monday (June 17).
John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, said at his daily news conference on Monday, “As the world's two oldest and largest democracies, the United States and India share a unique bond of friendship.”
)
Indian man sends explicit text to 14-year-old in UK, gets caught while trying to meet her: VIDEO
)
Iran War Fuels Shipping's Biggest Payday
)
Who is Jin Ze? Chinese TV and short-drama actor passes away at 33, agency confirms
)
Peddi Row: Leaked chats and make-up artist reveal Janhvi Kapoor objected to oversexualized shots, but was ignored
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Headlight drain’: Does driving with your daytime lights on cost you extra fuel?
)
'Trap to kill him': Indian man shot dead in US after delivering pizza
)
Musk says India's birth rate has fallen below 'replacement level': What the term means and what official data reveals? | WION Decodes
)
Something big ahead? Lebanese army chief visits Pakistan amid reports of link to US-Iran negotiations
)
'Erika told Usha between sobs...': JD Vance reportedly reveals what convinced his wife for fourth child
)
Mumbai concert tragedy: 28-year-old man dies after falling ill during live music event at Worli Dome
)
Trump secretly consulting nuclear experts amid renewed Iran attacks? What report claims
)
Trump turns on former adviser Bolton amid legal turmoil, labels him ‘dishonest’ and ‘bad guy’
)
Teach You a Lesson review: Kim Mu Yeol's k-drama delivers brutal fight against a broken education system
)
Queen Elizabeth's grandson Peter Phillips marries Harriet Sperling; King Charles, William and Kate attend
)
For the first time, Air Force to transport NEET question papers ahead of June 21 exam
)
Trump shares AI-video of himself riding bike in India, lion in jungle: What is it about
)
Who Is Kevin Kunta? Meet Ram Charan’s bodyguard, MMA fighter, who reportedly charges Rs 2–3 lakh per day
)
India A Tri-Series in Sri Lanka 2026: Full schedule, venues, squads, timings & live-streaming details
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Dhruv Rathee’s scriptwriter, journalist, IIT alumnus: Who are the 3 spokespersons announced by CJP?
)
Indians on H-1B visas exit Texas and its housing boom is dying. Other states could see similar decline
)
Old praise, new problems: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das's 9-year-old tweet faces scrutiny
)
Who is Sriram Krishnan? Trump's Indian-origin AI advisor to exit White House end of June
)
Indian mangoes make inroads into the US market with Seattle event
)
Wonderful World | A once-in-a-century celestial event: The 6-minute solar eclipse that will turn day into night
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How often should you restart your phone? Samsung & NSA have different answers
)
NASA satellite spots strongest sign of Super El Nino, confirming all predictions - What to expect?
)
Delhi hotel owner helped Bangladeshi nationals get fake Indian documents, was arrested and booked last year
)
'Cockroach, memes & reels': Why Indian GenZ's AI knowledge gap is at least 40 years behind from rest of the world
)
'Future doesn't look bright': Indian GenZ was busy debating Cockroach Janta Party, AI quietly took their jobs in last 1 month
)
Who is Abhilasha Barak? India's first woman combat helicopter pilot wins UN Military Gender Advocate Award
)
WION Decodes | India's fertility rate is falling: What does it mean for the economy and society?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 players with most runs in Women's World Cup history
He added,“Sullivan's trip will further deepen the already strong US-India partnership, contributing to a safer and more prosperous Indo-Pacific.”
“Sullivan will co-chair the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), a landmark partnership to expand strategic cooperation across key technology sectors including space, semiconductors, advanced telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology and clean energy,” Kirby said.
However, Kirby did not respond to questions regarding Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and has been extradited to the US from the Czech Republic.
"I don't have more to add to the conversations that Jake's having. But the main focus of his visit, as I said, was to look for ways to deepen the US-India bilateral relationship, particularly when it comes to emerging technology," he said.
Notably, Gupta was produced before a federal court in New York on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty.
India has publicly said a high-level inquiry is looking into the evidence shared by the US in the alleged plot to kill Pannun.
(With inputs from agencies)