WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is planning a journey to India next week as part of this final series of diplomatic engagements ahead of the transition of power between the Biden administration and the incoming Donald Trump administration. The trip will constitute a fitting action in underlining the importance of U.S.-India relations, with the Trump team gearing to assume the different roles.
Sullivan is scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. He will be discussing with them on crucial issues such as technology collaboration, security cooperation, and enhancing bilateral ties.
This visit comes on the heels of Jaishankar’s recent visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with Sullivan and Congressman Michael Waltz, a key player who is expected to play a significant role in the new Trump administration. That encounter marked one of the first high-level contacts between Indian officials and individuals likely to shape U.S. policy under Trump.
During this visit, he will focus much on the development of the US-India initiative on critical and emerging technologies launched under the leadership of Doval and Sullivan through the Biden administration. The latter focuses on establishing cooperation in developing advanced fields in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and space technology. Amid concerns over China’s rapid technological advancements, India is eager to secure continued U.S. support, with an emphasis on integrating India more deeply into global supply chains.
“The U.S.-India partnership in critical technologies is a strategic priority for both countries, and it is vital that we maintain momentum as we look to the future,” a senior Indian official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the talks.
Sullivan’s visit comes at a time when India is increasingly being called to question over allegations involving a murder plot hatched by Indian nationals in the U.S. and Canada. The details of the issue, however, remain scarce; it will likely be part of Sullivan’s discussions as both nations explore ways to enhance cooperation on cross-border security matters.
Experts point out that further engagement with India will be the need of the hour for the Trump administration as it takes over, especially with regard to regional security, when tensions with China are still on the boil. Analysts noted that Sullivan’s visit marked a move to ensure continuity in US-India ties even as the political landscape shifts in Washington, D.C.
Over the last two decades, the US-India relationship has grown greatly, and this visit by Sullivan highlights the strong will of both nations to deepen relationships across significant sectors as the global landscape unfolds.
