US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, met on Monday to further strengthen the bilateral strategic technology partnership, focusing on joint efforts in the development and production of critical technologies aimed at tackling global challenges.
The discussions, which included Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centred on fostering secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions.
These solutions span multiple sectors, including space, semiconductors, biotechnology, clean energy, and cybersecurity. Both sides also reaffirmed their shared commitment to national security and enhancing cooperation in international forums.
In a factsheet titled The United States and India Committed to Strengthening Strategic Technology Partnership, the White House highlighted the progress achieved since the launch of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) in 2022.
The initiative was established under the guidance of US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi to promote integration of technology and defence supply chains between the two nations.
“Today, Sullivan and Doval underscored the vital importance of efforts to jointly produce and develop strategic technologies that will deliver secure, reliable, and cost-competitive solutions for the world,” the White House stated.
The meeting also highlighted ongoing efforts to address national security concerns, particularly regarding overcapacity in key technology sectors.
Both sides commended the progress made in overcoming long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, technology, and industrial cooperation.
Sullivan and Doval also discussed the strengthening of technology protection toolkits and reaffirmed their commitment to resilience in the innovation base.
As both nations continue to collaborate across sectors such as space, semiconductors, biotechnology, and clean energy, they noted significant strides in advancing the partnership.
This includes deepening multilateral work with like-minded nations across the Indo-Pacific and Europe, particularly through initiatives like the Bio-5 Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain Consortium and the US-India-ROK Technology Trilateral.
Sullivan, during his visit, also provided updates on US efforts to finalise the process of delisting Indian nuclear entities, which is expected to promote civil nuclear cooperation.
Additionally, the US National Security Advisor briefed the Indian side on updates to US missile export control policies under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which are expected to boost commercial space cooperation between the two countries, according to a press release from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The MEA further stated that the partnership between the two nations continues to grow, with a shared commitment to peaceful nuclear cooperation and strengthening clean energy supply chains.
Sullivan’s delegation included senior US government officials, and the high-level dialogue between him and Doval has been a key factor in the growing US-India partnership.
Since the launch of the iCET initiative at the 2022 Quad Summit in Tokyo, Sullivan and Doval have driven concrete initiatives in various sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Defence, and Space.
Their discussions have also encompassed areas like Defence, Cybersecurity, and Maritime Security.
Sullivan’s visit included a stop at IIT Delhi, where he recognised Doval’s efforts in advancing US-India partnerships in technology and innovation.
Addressing students, Sullivan praised Doval’s vision for leveraging advanced technologies to propel the US-India relationship forward.
He noted the deep personal and professional relationship that has developed between the two security advisors over the years, which he believes has been instrumental in elevating the partnership to new heights.
“And through this partnership, through this initiative, and through so many other things that Ajit and I have had to deal with over the course of the past four years, he and I have developed a deep personal relationship, a deep professional relationship, and it is that relationship in part I believe that has helped play such a critical role in ensuring that the US-India partnership has reached a new high level,” Sullivan said.
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