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INDIA-US RELATIONS

MOVING

FORWARD

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s visit to India and participation in

the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics,

shows how the relations between the two biggest democracies are getting stronger

OUR BUREAU
Washington, DC/New Delhi
S Director of National Intelli-
gence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard’s
Uvisit to India this week high-
lighted decades strong India-US re-
lationship bolstered by the friendship
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
US President Donald Trump, a state-
ment from the office of DNI has said.
It is as important as it can be.
DNI Gabbard recently visited
India during her multi-nation trip to
the Indo-Pacific region. During her
visit, she held several bilateral en-
gagements, including with PM Modi,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and
NSA Ajit Doval. She also attended
the Raisina Dialogue held in New
Delhi. Gabbard’s meetings in India fo-
cused on intelligence-sharing, defense,
counterterrorism, and transnational United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi (ANI)
threats, the statement read.
During her remarks at the Raisina sina Dialogue. She noted that the ties alogue, which was hosted by the Ob- ‘Jai Shree Krishna.’
Dialogue, Gabbard emphasized the between the two nations have been server Research Foundation in part- Gabbard said, “It is great for me
collective effort to drive toward Presi- strong for decades. nership with the Ministry of External to be back here in India. It’s been too
dent Trump’s goals of a peaceful, free, Gabbard said, “I especially want Affairs. It is India’s premier confer- long, but it’s always such a wonderful
secure, and prosperous society. “Pres- to thank Prime Minister Modi for the ence on geopolitics and geoeconom- and warm experience knowing the
ident Trump remains unwavering in invitation, to get together with new ics committed to addressing the most rich history of this country and the vi-
his commitment to achieving peace friends, to greet old friends here from challenging issues facing the global brant democracy that really serves as
through a strategy rooted in realism across the Indo-Pacific region. I leave community. the foundation for the special bond
and pragmatism,” said DNI Gabbard. right after our dialogue here to head Gabbard expressed confidence that has long existed between our two
“Securing peace through strength re- back to Washington, DC, but it’s been that the partnership and friendship countries. I wanted to start our con-
quires strong leadership with a clear- a constructive few days where I’ve between the US and India and Prime versation today by greeting you with
eyed and realistic understanding of been engaging with our Indian coun- Minister Narendra Modi and US ‘Aloha’ and ‘Namaste’. Contrary to
global challenges and opportunities, a terparts, working to continue to build President Donald Trump will continue popular belief, these words are not just
commitment to fostering cultural and up the momentum that was created to grow and strengthen. greetings. They actually both have very
economic ties that reduce the likeli- by President Trump and Prime Min- In her remarks at Raisina Dia- deep, spiritual, powerful meanings
hood of an escalation to conflict, and ister Modi’s joint statement issued in logue on Tuesday, Gabbard expressed that, for me, have been at the core and
a dedication to reinforcing mutual in- Washington DC after their Oval Of- happiness on being back in India and heart of my life and are what I hope
terests,” she said. fice meeting.” called it a warm experience knowing will inspire meaningful dialogue and
Gabbard thanked Prime Minister During her visit, DNI Gabbard the rich history of India. She began her conversations here at Raisina. When
Narendra Modi for inviting her to Rai- also participated in the Raisina Di- address by greeting the audience with Continued on next page... >>

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