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Last Updated:May 24, 2026, 18:26 IST
A major focus of the Doval-Rubio talks was on cross-border terrorism, with Doval seeking stronger US support against terror safe havens.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. (MEA)
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday held crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, with a focus on deepening strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Top government sources told CNN-News18 that the meeting lasted an hour and was held in a highly positive environment. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the frank and forward-looking discussions.
Sources said a range of issues were discussed between the two officials during the talks. NSA Doval reviewed progress on ensuring freedom of navigation and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Mr. Marco Rubio met NSA Shri Ajit Doval today. The discussions focused on defence, security and strategic technology related cooperation including the TRUST initiative.The two NSAs reiterated the high priority accorded to the… pic.twitter.com/7BCQAG0JRZ
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 24, 2026
Cross-Border Terrorism, Quad Feature In Talks
A major focus of the talks was on cross-border terrorism, with Doval seeking stronger US support against terror safe havens. Both sides agreed to intensify intelligence sharing, disrupt terror financing and take joint actions against groups threatening regional security.
Doval and Rubio also discussed strengthening the Quad and enhancing maritime domain awareness. The meeting between the Indian and American delegations comes amid rising geopolitical tensions globally.
Earlier, CNN-News18 reported that the two sides are also expected to discuss measures aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean region.
The meeting is also expected to review the potential expansion of joint military exercises such as Malabar, while both countries may discuss the strategic importance of securing critical maritime supply routes and supply chains.
The two sides are likely to deliberate on increasing cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals and nuclear energy, while also exploring LNG supplies, renewable technology partnerships and joint investments in energy infrastructure. This came amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and concerns over global energy supply disruptions.
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