Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor (NSA) of the United States, who arrived in India, has expressed confidence that the issues arising in the nuclear deal between India and the US will be resolved soon. He stated, “Around 20 years ago, former President Bush and India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation for a visionary nuclear deal, and now we need to turn that vision into reality.”
Advanced Technology Will Strengthen US-India Relations
After meeting with Indian NSA Ajit Doval, Sullivan said, “Ajit’s vision was that advanced technology would strengthen US-India relations. Over the past four years, we have worked together on this.” He further added, “In these four years, India and the US collaborated to develop the COVID-19 vaccine, and together we have initiated efforts on jet engines, semiconductors, and clean energy.”
Meeting with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar
Jake Sullivan also met with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and during their discussions, both leaders emphasized increasing bilateral, regional, and global cooperation.
India and US Working on Pollution-Free Energy Technology
Sullivan also mentioned that India and the US are working on pollution-free energy technologies. Both countries are focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help energy companies expand their new technologies. He stated that for civilian nuclear cooperation, the US is seeking the assistance of private institutions, scientists, and technology experts.
Nuclear Agreement Signed on October 8, 2008
In July 2005, during a visit to the US, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh convinced then-President George W. Bush to agree on the nuclear deal. In March 2006, when US President George W. Bush visited India, the two countries signed the historic agreement. On October 8, 2008, President George Bush formally signed the deal. After this deal, India’s access to the global nuclear market opened up, but the agreements made for setting up new reactors have not been implemented yet.
Shashi Rai
