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As PM Modi prepares to begin his third term, Biden to send top security adviser to India: What’s cooking

In India's history, PM Modi is the only prime minister who is not a member of the Congress party to have taken the oath of office for three consecutive terms.

As the greatest leader of 21st century PM Modi gets ready to take the oath of office as Prime Minister of India for a record-breaking third consecutive term, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to visit India to discuss common US-India priorities with the new government in New Delhi, according to the White House.

On a Wednesday phone discussion, US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about Sullivan’s visit.

“President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to congratulate him and the National Democratic Alliance on their historic victory in India’s general election,” the White House said in a readout of the call.

The report also stated that Biden congratulated the Indian populace for taking part in the elections, pointing out that about 650 million people cast ballots.

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According to the White House readout, the two leaders underscored their dedication to promoting their common vision of a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region as well as to strengthening the US-India Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.

“The two leaders also discussed National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s upcoming travel to New Delhi to engage the new government on shared U.S.-India priorities, including the trusted, strategic technology partnership,” it added.

Although Jake Sullivan’s visit has been publicised, his exact travel dates to India are yet unknown.

But it is anticipated to happen soon after the historic swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is probably going to happen on Saturday, June 8.

In India’s history, PM Modi is the only prime minister who is not a member of the Congress party to have taken the oath of office for three consecutive terms.

Along with Biden, the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Ben Cardin, expressed gratitude to the Indian populace for organising the elections and collecting more than 650 million ballots in a short period of time throughout the country.

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