Looking forward to meet President Biden, Modi tells NSA Sullivan

New Delhi, Jun 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan that he is looking forward to a productive US visit and an engaging conversation with President Joe Biden on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. Sullivan arrived in Delhi on a two-day visit and called on Prime Minister Modi. Sullivan communicated that the US President looked forward to welcoming PM Modi on the state visit, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the growing and deepening comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US, the statement said. “Glad to receive US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Reviewed progress under India-US Initiative on Critical & Emerging Technologies (iCET) and other issues of bilateral cooperation. Look forward to meeting President Joe Biden during my upcoming State Visit to the US,” Modi tweeted later. Sullivan and his India counterpart Ajit Doval on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap for Indo-US collaboration in seven specific high-technology areas, including semiconductors, next-generation telecommunication, artificial intelligence and defence.