Why US National Security Advisor continues to postpone visit to India

Escalating tensions in the Middle East have prompted US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to postpone his trip to India this week.

Cố vấn An ninh quốc gia Mỹ Jake Sullivan và người đồng cấp Ấn Độ Ajit Doval trong chuyến thăm Washington D.C từ ngày 30/1-1/2/2023. (Nguồn: PTI)

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (left) and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval during their visit to Washington DC from January 30 to February 1, 2023. (Source: PTI)

Mr Jake Sullivan was scheduled to visit Delhi in February to attend the annual meeting of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), which was launched during National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s visit to Washington DC last year. However, the visit has been postponed to April 16.

According to a spokesperson for the US Embassy in India, due to ongoing events in the Middle East, Mr. Sullivan has once again postponed his trip to the country of the Ganges.

“National Security Advisor Sullivan looks forward to holding the annual iCET review soon and remains committed to advancing our deep and multifaceted partnership with India,” the spokesperson added.

According to the spokesman, US President Joe Biden looks forward to the next meeting of the Quad leaders.

“The President looks forward to the next meeting of the Quad leaders and continuing our efforts to deliver results for the American and Indian people and our partners, who share a common vision for a free, open, and prosperous Indo- Pacific region.”

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