Sullivan arranges cooperation with India after Modi meets with Putin
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (photo: Getty Images)
The US has bolstered communication and cooperation with India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia, according to Reuters.
It is noted that on Friday, July 12, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a telephone conversation with his counterpart from India, Ajit Doval, as reported by Reuters.
During the conversation, Sullivan and Doval discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and international issues.
In their discussion, the advisors agreed to closely cooperate to further advance Indo-American relations built on shared values and mutual strategic interests and security interests.
Additionally, Sullivan and Doval affirmed the necessity for collective efforts to address global challenges to peace and security, according to a statement from India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Visit of the Prime Minister of India to Russia
Russia has been one of India's closest strategic partners and its largest arms supplier for decades. However, the US is seeking to forge closer ties with New Delhi to counterbalance China's influence in the region.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia on July 8 and 9 on an official visit.
During his meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Modi called for an end to the war in Ukraine through negotiations, emphasizing that there is no solution on the battlefield. Modi also stated that the death of innocent children caused pain, the day after a deadly strike on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.
The US State Department expressed concerns to New Delhi regarding India's relations with Moscow.
Meanwhile, India is preparing to sign a long-term oil import deal with Russia.
