The White House has disclosed that US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is slated to embark on a visit to India to engage with the newly formed government in New Delhi, coinciding with Narendra Modi's anticipated oath-taking ceremony for a historic third consecutive term as Prime Minister.This soon-to-be visit by Sullivan was discussed in the backdrop of a recent conversation between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi, wherein President Biden congratulated Modi on his reelection.
In a statement released by the White House, it was said, “President Joseph Biden Jr spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to congratulate him and the National Democratic Alliance on their historic victory in India’s general election,” Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the US-India Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership, and to collaborating on ways to realize their shared vision for a free, open, inclusive, and healthy Indo-Pacific region. President Biden congratulated the "friendship" between the United States and India during the exchange.
Following the announcement of Sullivan's visit, other important members of the Biden administration, such as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have also sent similar congratulatory messages. PM Modi replied to President Biden, saying that his "friend" called him to convey the message. Though the visit of Sullivan has been announced, dates have to be decided for the schedule to travel to India.Nonetheless, it is anticipated that his visit will occur within days of PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony, projected to take place on June 8. Apart from President Biden, Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, also lauded the Modi administration for successfully conducting the extensive elections, which saw millions turning out to vote in a matter of weeks.
“The people of India have again demonstrated their commitment to the democratic process, casting their votes in spite of this year’s intense heatwaves,” remarked the White House.
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