US To Remove Barriers In U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Says Jake Sullivan
NEW DELHI (ANI) – U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan concluded his tenure with a landmark visit to India, announcing a major breakthrough in U.S.-India civil nuclear cooperation. Speaking at IIT Delhi during the session “The United States and India: Building a Shared Future,” Sullivan revealed that the U.S. is finalizing steps to remove long-standing regulations that have hindered collaboration between India’s nuclear entities and American companies.
Reflecting on the unfulfilled promise of civil nuclear collaboration set nearly two decades ago by former President George W. Bush and former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Sullivan said, “Although a vision for civil nuclear cooperation was laid out 20 years ago, it has not been fully realized. Today, the Biden administration is taking decisive steps to remove regulatory barriers and unlock the potential for a transformative partnership in this sector.”
The announced changes will allow Indian entities previously restricted by U.S. regulations to engage in deep collaboration with American private sector firms, scientists, and technologists. Sullivan framed this development as a turning point, not only for bilateral relations but also for the advancement of clean energy technologies and innovation in artificial intelligence and other critical sectors.
“This partnership is about creating opportunities for American and Indian companies to work together, not just in nuclear energy but also in building a future of sustainable, clean energy solutions,” Sullivan added.
During his visit, Sullivan also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who welcomed the announcement and emphasized the growing strength of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. “The partnership has scaled new heights in technology, defense, space, and now nuclear cooperation. We look forward to building on this momentum for the benefit of our two nations and global good,” Modi said in a post on X.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed the sentiment, thanking Sullivan for his role in advancing the bilateral relationship over the past four years.
Sullivan’s announcement signals a historic step toward realizing the long-awaited promise of U.S.-India civil nuclear collaboration, while also setting the stage for broader technological and energy partnerships in the decades to come.
