US intelligence chief Tulsi attends top security meet in Delhi, Bangladesh likely to be on agenda
Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) of the United States, has arrived in India for a high-level security summit and to take part in the Raisina Dialogue, a premier global forum on geopolitics and geo-economics.
Gabbard reached New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day visit, during which she is scheduled to hold discussions with India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. According to media sources, Bangladesh is expected to be one of the key subjects on the agenda.
As part of her broader Indo-Pacific tour, Gabbard will also visit Japan, Thailand, and France. During her stay in India, she is anticipated to meet top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as reported by Hindustan Times.
She is set to deliver a keynote address and engage in discussions at the Raisina Dialogue on March 18. However, the specific details of her meetings and schedule have not been disclosed by either the Indian or US authorities.
This marks Gabbard’s second overseas trip since assuming the DNI role in February. Her first visit was to Germany for the Munich Security Conference.
Upon her arrival in India, Gabbard joined intelligence and security chiefs from nearly 20 nations at a conclave led by NSA Ajit Doval. The gathering, organized by the National Security Council Secretariat, is being held alongside the Raisina Dialogue — a tradition that began in 2022.
Delegates from countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates are also participating in the event. Sources suggest that a potential meeting involving senior officials of the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance — comprising the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — is also under consideration.
Gabbard has remained relatively low-key about her Indo-Pacific tour on social media. In a post on March 11, she stated that her trip aims to foster "strong relationships, understanding, and open lines of communication," aligning with former President Donald Trump’s vision for peace, freedom, and prosperity.
In the past, India has expressed concern over reported incidents involving the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. This issue was raised in recent conversations between Prime Minister Modi and both former US President Joe Biden and President Trump.
Furthermore, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has also addressed the Bangladesh issue in his interactions with key US officials.
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