US-India talks forge deeper ties through critical technology partnership

Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer led a high-profile US delegation to New Delhi on Saturday for a crucial intercessional review of the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). Collaborating with Indian Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri, the talks underscored the deepening strategic security and technology collaboration between the two nations.

The iCET, hailed as a significant milestone in the US-India partnership, aims to set the direction for joint efforts in critical and emerging technologies. Finer and Ambassador Misri engaged in comprehensive discussions, focusing on the initiative's progress, prospects, and the imperative of fostering innovation to address shared challenges.

Beyond the iCET review, Finer held bilateral and regional consultations with key Indian officials, including Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. These consultations delved into the intricacies of Indo-Pacific dynamics, emphasising the importance of enhanced coordination and policy alignment in the region.