PM Modi Engages with Tulsi Gabbard, Praises Her Role in India-US Relations
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Synopsis
On February 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to discuss enhancing intelligence cooperation between India and the US, particularly in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity. He congratulated her on her recent confirmation and reiterated the importance of their nations' friendship.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard in Washington, D.C.
- Discussions focused on intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism.
- Gabbard was recently confirmed as Director of National Intelligence.
- PM Modi emphasized the strong bond between India and the US.
- Gabbard expressed intention to rebuild trust in the intelligence community.
Washington, Feb 13 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, focusing on various dimensions of the relationship between the two nations, particularly on strengthening intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and addressing emerging threats.
PM Modi extended his congratulations to the Hindu-American Gabbard on her recent confirmation as the top intelligence official in the nation, which occurred on Wednesday.
He shared on X, "Met the USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she's always been a strong votary."
According to the Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the discussions prominently featured the enhancement of intelligence collaboration in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging threats.
"PM @narendramodi conducted a productive meeting with US Director of National Intelligence @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC today. Discussions focused on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity & emerging threats," the post stated.
PM Modi arrived in the US capital on Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. (Thursday, 4 a.m. IST) following a trip to France, where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
On Thursday, PM Modi and Trump are set to engage in bilateral discussions at the White House.
"Our nations will continue working closely for the benefit of our people and for a brighter future for our planet," PM Modi expressed on X.
On Wednesday, Gabbard took her oath of office as the Director of National Intelligence in the Oval Office, shortly after her Senate confirmation, as reported by US media.
Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath to Gabbard, whom Trump described as "an American of extraordinary courage and patriotism." He emphasized her three deployments in the Army National Guard and highlighted her experience as a former Democratic Congresswoman.
At 43 years old, Gabbard, previously a Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, encountered bipartisan skepticism regarding her capability to manage the nation's spy agencies.
Upon her swearing-in, Gabbard expressed gratitude to the President for his confidence in her and pledged to "refocus our intelligence community."
She noted, "Unfortunately, the American people have very little trust in the intelligence community, largely due to the weaponization and politicization of an entity that should be solely focused on safeguarding our national security," stated the new Intelligence Chief.
The Senate confirmed her nomination with a 52-48 vote after two months of deliberation on her qualifications to lead the intelligence agencies and prepare Trump’s daily intelligence brief.
