NEW DELHI: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had a productive meeting with the Director of National Intelligence of the United States, Ms. Tulsi Gabbard, in New Delhi on Monday.
Expanding on the Joint Statement issued following the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, the discussions reaffirmed the growing strength of the India-US bilateral defense partnership.
Both leaders emphasized that strategic security remains a crucial pillar of the comprehensive global strategic cooperation between the two nations. Rajnath Singh and Ms. Tulsi Gabbard reviewed the significant progress made in military exercises, strategic cooperation, integration of defense industrial supply chains, and information-sharing cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain, between India and the US.
Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms @TulsiGabbard in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership. pic.twitter.com/DTUgJIgeCN
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 17, 2025
The two leaders explored opportunities for collaboration in cutting-edge defense innovation and niche technologies, reflecting their shared commitment to advancing mutual strategic interests. Additionally, they discussed key areas such as enhancing interoperability and fostering greater integration of defense industrial supply chains to strengthen resilience and innovation.
The Defense Minister expressed gratitude to the US Director of National Intelligence for her steadfast goodwill and admiration for Indian culture and heritage, noting that such sentiments further deepen the bonds of friendship between India and the US.
