US to delist Indian nuclear entities, announces Jake Sullivan in meeting with NSA Ajit Doval

The United States will take the necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, paving the way for enhanced civil nuclear cooperation and bolstering clean energy supply chains, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced on Monday. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting in New Delhi between Sullivan and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

The two leaders reviewed the progress made in their ongoing high-level dialogue, covering a range of areas including defence, cyber, and maritime security. Sullivan also updated the Indian side on changes brought about by the Biden administration to the US missile export control policies under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). These updates are expected to strengthen commercial space collaboration between the two nations.

The meeting highlighted advancements achieved since the launch of the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden during the Quad Summit in Tokyo on May 24, 2022. Under the iCET framework, both nations have pursued collaborative efforts in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, Telecommunications, Defence, and Space.

Sullivan, speaking at an event at IIT Delhi, praised Ajit Doval’s role in shaping the India-US partnership. “I would like to recognise my counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval, for his vision. Advanced technologies are now a propellant for the US-India relationship, advancing shared interests, protecting values, and fostering a better world for all,” he said.

During his visit, Sullivan also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed the strides made in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, Modi stated, “It was a pleasure to meet US NSA Jake Sullivan. Our partnership has reached new heights in technology, defence, space, biotechnology, and AI. We aim to further this momentum for the benefit of our people and global progress.”

This visit marks Sullivan’s farewell trip to India, occurring just days before the US transitions to a new administration.