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Washington/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi started off his US visit with meeting Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, and congratulated her on her confirmation.

In a post on X, the PM said the two discussed various aspects of the bilateral friendship, of which Gabbard has always been a strong votary.

“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.”

The MEA spokesperson said in a post:

“PM @narendramodi held a productive meeting with U.S. Director of National Intelligence @TulsiGabbard in Washington D.C. today.

“Discussions focused on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity & emerging threats.”

A readout of the meeting said: “The US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

“Prime Minister Modi fondly recalled his earlier interactions with Ms Gabbard.

“The discussions touched on enhancing bilateral intelligence cooperation, particularly in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, emerging threats, and strategic intelligence sharing.

“They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment to a secure, stable, and rules-based international order.”

The meeting with Gabbard, a practicing Hindu, came just hours after her confirmation by the Senate as DNI and her oath-taking.

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