US and India Strengthen Security and Technology Ties Amidst Regional Tensions

National Security Advisors Jake Sullivan and Ajit Doval discuss initiatives to enhance collaboration in defense and clean energy.

Sullivan and Doval emphasized the importance of stability in the Indo-Pacific region during their phone conversation.
The discussion highlighted advancements in the bilateral partnership, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) and the Indian Ocean Dialogue.
Both countries are focusing on deepening defense cooperation, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and unmanned systems.
Opportunities for collaboration in clean energy supply chains were also a key topic of discussion.
The US-India partnership is seen as pivotal for maintaining a free and open global order, especially in the context of shared regional challenges.