Tulsi Gabbard, the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI), is set to visit India as part of her multi-nation Indo-Pacific tour. The announcement, made via her social media account, highlights her commitment to strengthening ties and fostering open communication in the region. Her itinerary includes stops in Japan, Thailand, and India, with a brief layover in France before returning to Washington, D.C.
Gabbard emphasized the importance of building strong relationships to achieve U.S. President Donald Trump’s objectives of peace, freedom, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. Her visit to India follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to the United States in February, where the two leaders discussed enhancing bilateral intelligence cooperation. Modi praised Gabbard as a “strong votary” of India-U.S. friendship during their meeting.
This marks the first visit by a senior U.S. official to India under the Trump administration’s second term. Gabbard’s engagements in India are expected to focus on counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and strategic intelligence sharing, further solidifying the partnership between the two nations.
As a former Congresswoman and Army veteran, Gabbard brings a unique perspective to her role, with deep ties to the Indo-Pacific region. Her visit underscores the growing importance of India in the U.S.’s strategic vision for the region. Further details about her engagements in India are awaited.
