U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to Visit India

 U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday, March 10, 2025, that she will visit India as part of a broader diplomatic tour of the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to reinforce strategic partnerships, enhance intelligence cooperation, and maintain open channels of communication to achieve President Donald Trump's objectives of peace and freedom.


Strengthening Indo-Pacific Relations

Gabbard's tour will encompass multiple nations in the Indo-Pacific, reflecting Washington’s commitment to strengthening alliances in the region. Prior to her departure for Asia, she will make a stop in Honolulu to engage with intelligence community partners and leaders at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). She will also visit American troops involved in training exercises, emphasizing the U.S. focus on regional security and defense cooperation.

Highlighting the objectives of her visit, Gabbard stated, "Building strong relationships, understanding, and open lines of communication are vital to achieving President Trump's objectives of peace, freedom, and prosperity."

A Landmark Visit to India

This visit marks Gabbard’s first official trip to India since assuming office as the eighth Senate-confirmed DNI and the first female combat veteran to hold the position. Given India’s critical role in the Indo-Pacific strategy, her discussions are expected to cover intelligence-sharing, defense collaboration, and security challenges in the region.

Gabbard has previously engaged with Indian leadership, notably meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his February visit to Washington for bilateral talks with President Trump. She was the first U.S. official to meet Modi at Blair House on February 12, shortly after his arrival in Washington. Following their meeting, Modi expressed his appreciation on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Met USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she's always been a strong votary."

Enhancing Strategic and Security Partnerships

During her visit, Gabbard is expected to engage in high-level discussions with Indian officials regarding intelligence collaboration, counterterrorism efforts, and regional security matters. The U.S. and India have steadily deepened their strategic partnership, particularly concerning Indo-Pacific security challenges. Her visit is anticipated to reinforce Washington’s commitment to its allies and further align security strategies between the two nations.

By prioritizing intelligence-sharing and defense cooperation, this trip could play a crucial role in shaping the future of U.S.-India engagements. Gabbard’s visit is seen as an opportunity to build upon the strong foundation of mutual trust and shared democratic values between the two countries.

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