Sat Feb 15 06:32:24 UTC 2025: ## Modi Meets US Intelligence Chief Gabbard Amid Strengthened US-India Ties

**Washington D.C., February 15, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly sworn-in U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, during his visit to Washington D.C. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, February 12th, focused on strengthening the already robust India-U.S. friendship and enhancing intelligence cooperation.

Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, expressed her honor at welcoming Modi back to the U.S. She highlighted her commitment to further solidifying the bilateral relationship, a sentiment echoed by Modi who praised her as a strong advocate for US-India ties. Their discussions reportedly covered counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and emerging threats.

Gabbard’s confirmation as DNI followed a close Senate vote (52-48) and considerable debate regarding her qualifications. President Donald Trump lauded Gabbard’s “extraordinary courage and patriotism,” while Gabbard herself pledged to “refocus” the intelligence community, aiming to rebuild public trust eroded by perceived weaponization and politicization. The meeting with Modi comes shortly after the Prime Minister’s bilateral meeting with President Trump, where concerns regarding Bangladesh were reportedly shared.

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