April 17, 2024
2 mins read

US NSA pushes back India visit over Middle East tensions

Earlier, President Biden’s top national security aide was said to be in New Delhi on April 17…reports Asian Lite News

The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan, postponed his trip to India this week amid ongoing events in the Middle East.

NSA Sullivan looks forward to holding the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) annual review at the next earliest possible date, the US Embassy spokesperson said.

“Due to ongoing events in the Middle East, NSA Sullivan has postponed his trip to India this week. NSA Sullivan looks forward to holding the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) annual review at the next earliest possible date and remains personally committed to advancing our deeply consequential and multifaceted partnership with India,” the spokesperson stated.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden also looks forward to the next meeting of the Quad leaders.’

“The President looks forward to the next meeting of the Quad leaders and continuing our efforts with India to deliver results for the American and Indian people, as well as our partners, in support of our shared vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific,” the US Embassy spokersperson said.

Earlier, President Biden’s top national security aide was said to be in New Delhi on April 17.

Sullivan was to travel to India earlier this year in February but because of the global crisis in Ukraine and West Asia, the annual review meeting on iCET was rescheduled.

In May 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden launched iCET to facilitate outcome-oriented cooperation in new and emerging technologies. iCET is co-led by the NSCS in India and the US National Security Council (NSC).

In February this year, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, while speaking at the second edition of INDUS-X Summit in New Delhi, highlighted robust defence partnership between India and the US, rooted in mutual respect and strategic convergence.

Aramane mentioned Initiatives on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), launched jointly by PM Modi and President Joe Biden in the year 2022.

He talked about the Defence Innovation Bridge, a significant outcome of iCET, serving as a catalyst for collaboration between US and Indian startups in the defence sector.

Meanwhile, in a regular state department briefing, the official spokesperson of the US State department, Matthew Miller reaffirmed America’s relations with India and said that the latter country is an important strategic partner of the US.

“So India is the world’s largest democracy, it is an important strategic partner of the United States, and I expect that to remain true,” Miller said in a daily press briefing on Monday. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Assange extradition moves closer as US provides assurances

Previous Story

‘My name is Kejriwal and I’m not a terrorist’ 

Next Story

Indian warship seizes 940 kgs of narcotics in Op Crimson Barracuda

Latest from -Top News

Lahore Tops World Pollution Chart

Along with Lahore, Pakistan’s Karachi also featured in the top 10 most polluted cities globally. …reports Asian Lite News Lahore, Pakistan, continues to hold the title of the world’s most polluted city.

India vigilant as Nepal faces political uncertainty

Indian agencies suspect that external elements are making attempts to create a political vacuum in the country. …reports Asian Lite News India is closely monitoring political developments in Nepal, emphasising that stability

India vows stronger maritime ties with ASEAN

Conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm greetings on the 20th anniversary of the East Asia Summit (EAS), he said India deeply values the members’ contributions to regional peace, progress, and prosperity….reports Asian
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Dubai deal major success for India: Ex-Pak diplomat

Criticising Prime Minister Imran Khan’s foreign policy, Basit said the

Five women whose political innings will be tested on tricky Uttar Pradesh pitch

The dawn of 2022 in Uttar Pradesh, apart from witnessing