New Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to deepening their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. PM Modi presented Gabbard with a vase containing Gangajal from the recently concluded Mahakumbh.
#WATCH | Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The PM presented her with a vase containing Gangajal from the recently concluded Prayagraj Mahakumbh. pic.twitter.com/jJ0OJbggNF
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm about the meeting, stating, “Glad to welcome Tulsi Gabbard to India. Exchanged views on further advancing the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both countries are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cyber security cooperation.”
Glad to welcome @TulsiGabbard to India. Exchanged views on further advancing the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both countries are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cyber security cooperation.@DNIGabbard pic.twitter.com/kAg7efPv6n
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 17, 2025
During the discussions, PM Modi fondly recalled his visit to Washington, D.C., last month and his productive talks with President Donald Trump. He also acknowledged Gabbard’s contributions to strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in the areas of defense, critical technologies, and counter-terrorism.
Highlighting the significance of her visit as the first high-level U.S. delegation under Trump’s second term, PM Modi conveyed his warm greetings to the U.S. President and expressed India’s anticipation of hosting him later this year.
Gabbard’s India visit is part of a larger multi-nation tour, with the Asia leg set to conclude on March 18 at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. She will deliver a keynote address at the multinational security conference, co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), where she will engage in a conversation with ORF President Samir Saran.
