Mon Dec 30 19:53:36 UTC 2024: ## Jaishankar and Sullivan Discuss Strengthening India-US Strategic Partnership

**Washington, D.C. – December 26, 2024** – India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington D.C. today, holding wide-ranging discussions on the progress of the India-U.S. strategic partnership. The meeting, confirmed by Mr. Jaishankar on X (formerly Twitter), covered current regional and global developments.

Mr. Jaishankar’s meeting with Mr. Sullivan is part of a broader visit to the United States from December 24th to 29th. During his trip, he will meet with other U.S. counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues and chair a conference of Indian Consul Generals in the U.S.

This high-level engagement follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. in September, including participation in the Quad Leaders’ Summit. The recent meeting continues a trend of frequent high-level interactions between the two nations, reflecting the strengthening bilateral ties underscored earlier this week by senior diplomats from both countries, including U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma.

The India-U.S. relationship has evolved into a comprehensive global strategic partnership, built on shared democratic values and converging interests across various domains. Regular high-level exchanges and a robust dialogue mechanism underpin the long-term framework for continued cooperation.

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