US State Secretary Marco Rubio met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss strengthening cooperation in defence, security, and strategic technology, including the TRUST initiative.
The discussion also focused on reiterating the high priority accorded to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reviewing ongoing collaboration.
Rubio also holds the position of the US National Security Advisor along with the post of Secretary of State.
They exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, underscoring continued engagement on issues impacting international security and stability.
The TRUST initiative expands cooperation between India and the US in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, critical minerals, biotechnology, energy, space, and supply chain resilience.
The US Embassy in India also shared details of the meeting between the two NSAs, which included discussions on counterterrorism cooperation, regional stability, and enhancing US-India strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific region.
