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US NSA Sullivan highlights new frontier in U.S.-India partnership during New Delhi visit
In an event at the IIT Delhi titled "The United States and India: Building a Shared Future," Sullivan said, “The partnership we have built is one of intention, of choice, one of determination, of leadership, and frankly, one of perseverance and grit.”
US NSA Sullivan / Image- IIT Delhi
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan elaborated on the deepening ties between the two democracies and highlighted the phrase “natural partners” to describe U.S.-India relations.
In an event at the Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi titled "The United States and India: Building a Shared Future," Sullivan said, “The partnership we have built is one of intention, of choice, one of determination, of leadership, and frankly, one of perseverance and grit.”
“Over the years, I’ve noticed that people have referred to the United States and India as natural partners. In many ways, that’s true. Our democracies are linked, our companies are linked, our universities are linked, and more than anything else, our people are linked.”
#IITDelhi, in collaboration with the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (@ihfc_tih) proudly hosted Mr. Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor (NSA) of the USA on January 6, 2025.
— IIT Delhi (@iitdelhi) January 6, 2025
The US NSA delivered a talk on 'The United States and India: Building a Shared Future' . pic.twitter.com/OyqIXlxiyn
Sullivan expressed pride in the work done by the two countries to shape the technologies of the future. He highlighted significant collaborations, including the U.S. Development Finance Corporation’s (DFC) nearly $1 billion investment in solar panel manufacturing in Tamil Nadu.
He also noted the broader technological cooperation between the two nations. “Through the QUAD, for example, we’ve announced plans to deliver open RAN technology which will bring 5G and 6G to the world. AI-driven agricultural solutions, cutting-edge satellite data to developing economies, and at the G20 here in Delhi in September of 2023, we together announced the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), an ambitious initiative linking India, the Middle East, and ultimately Europe with the sea and rail corridor and fibre and electricity and energy connections,” he remarked.
On IMEC, Sullivan acknowledged challenges posed by the crises in West Asia, noting that the corridor’s vision remains intact. “I have personally engaged with key countries and leaders to ensure progress continues. This project presents an enormous opportunity for growth and integration, offering a high-standard alternative to what Beijing has on offer,” he said.
Tracing the evolution of U.S.-India relations, Sullivan underscored pivotal milestones, such as the civil nuclear agreement during President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s tenure and India’s designation as a major defense partner in 2016. He credited these achievements to deliberate efforts by both nations to overcome “hesitations of history.”
“I am deeply proud of the work the U.S. and India have done together to shape the technologies of the future,” Sullivan concluded, reiterating America’s commitment to advancing the strategic partnership.
In New Delhi, Sullivan met with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval accompanied by a delegation of senior U.S. officials, and engaged in high-level discussions on bilateral, regional, and global issues.
This visit marked a continuation of discussions under the India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), launched in May 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joseph Biden during the Quad Summit in Tokyo. The initiative has fostered collaboration in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Defense, and Space.
During the bilateral discussions, Sullivan briefed the Indian side on updates to U.S. missile export control policies under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which are expected to bolster commercial space cooperation between the two nations. He also announced ongoing U.S. efforts to delist Indian nuclear entities to enhance civil nuclear cooperation and support resilient clean energy supply chains. “The potential for this partnership is boundless, with much more to be achieved in the future,” Sullivan remarked.
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