National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a phone conversation on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for strengthened collaboration to ensure global and regional stability, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. Their discussion highlighted progress in the bilateral partnership, including the upcoming Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) Intersessional and the Indian Ocean Dialogue.
The US and India are rapidly enhancing military cooperation, focusing on critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, unmanned systems, quantum physics, and undersea domain awareness. This partnership is set to play a crucial role in safeguarding and advancing a shared vision of a free, open, and rules-based global order.
Sullivan and Doval reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the US-India partnership, with the iCET Intersessional and Indian Ocean Dialogue seen as pivotal platforms for collaboration. Both officials acknowledged the advancements made in recent years and highlighted the importance of these initiatives in fostering innovation and cooperation.
Their conversation also explored opportunities for enhanced collaboration in key areas, including:
- Clean Energy Supply Chains: Joint development and cooperation in clean energy initiatives.
- Defense Cooperation: Co-production and co-development of major defense systems to strengthen partnerships.
- Indian Ocean Dialogue: Closer collaboration on maritime security and regional issues.
- Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET): Accelerating the commercialization of technologies with military applications.
With India’s increasing commitment to a more engaged international role, especially in the Indo-Pacific Quad, the US-India partnership is poised to become a cornerstone of regional stability.
