Modi Meets Gabbard: Strengthening Indo-US Intelligence Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, newly appointed Director of National Intelligence, to discuss fortifying India-USA ties. Modi commended Gabbard for her strong advocacy of the friendship. Their discussions centered on intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity. Gabbard was sworn in after her narrow Senate confirmation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with the newly appointed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, in Washington, D.C. The conversation revolved around bolstering the India-USA partnership, with Gabbard acknowledged as a steadfast supporter, particularly in intelligence cooperation concerning counter-terrorism and cybersecurity.

Modi articulated his congratulations to Gabbard for her confirmation as the top intelligence official in the United States. He emphasized the pivotal role she plays in nurturing bilateral ties between the nations, a sentiment he expressed on social media platform X.

Gabbard, who took her oath of office administered by Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Oval Office, faced a closely divided Senate confirmation vote. The 52-48 result followed substantial scrutiny regarding her credentials in leading the intelligence community. She vowed to restore trust by depoliticizing the intelligence community, focusing on national security.