Following the Critical and Emerging Technology initiative talks in New Delhi on Monday, India and the US released a joint fact sheet which highlighted the progress on MQ-9B acquisition, and on other defence cooperation sectors between the two nations.
US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, particularly under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), on Monday.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan on Monday attended the annual meeting of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) between the two countries
US National Security Adviser Sullivan is also scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval. This meeting will be followed by a joint statement between the two nations underscoring the progress made and the importance of the iCET mechanism for the two countries.
Noting that the "fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is in its decisive phase," Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday directed all security agencies to "work in a mission mode and ensure quick response in a coordinated manner."
In the five-hour-long meeting, which was separated into two rounds, including a short break, Amit Shah also emphasised that the Modi administration is dedicated to setting a precedent by tackling terrorists with innovative strategies.
The meeting started at 11 am in the presence of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, and Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka.
The meeting started at 11 am in the presence of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and preparedness for the Amarnath Yatra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other senior officials, the Government of India sources said.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday emphasized the necessity of strong border security in light of India's projected growth to a USD 10 trillion economy and becoming the world's third-largest economy within the next decade, with a particular focus on technological advance