The United States is taking steps to remove long-standing regulations hindering civil nuclear cooperation with Indian companies. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made this announcement during his visit to India, speaking at a session titled “The United States and India: Building a Shared Future” at IIT Delhi.
Sullivan reflected on the vision of civil nuclear cooperation laid out nearly 20 years ago by former US President George W. Bush and former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
He said that the vision has not yet been fully realized. Sullivan emphasized the Biden administration’s commitment to advancing the partnership by addressing the barriers that have previously limited collaboration between India’s nuclear entities and US companies.
“The United States is now finalizing the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India’s leading nuclear entities and US Companies,” Sullivan said.
He highlighted that formal processes would soon be completed, enabling entities on restricted US lists to collaborate with private sectors, scientists, and technologists to advance civil nuclear cooperation.
Sullivan also shared his optimism for strengthened technological cooperation between the two nations in the coming years. He expressed his belief that the partnership in areas such as clean energy technologies and artificial intelligence will unlock innovation potential for both US and Indian energy companies.
During his address, Sullivan indicated that this visit to India is likely his final overseas trip as National Security Advisor. Reflecting on his tenure, he remarked on the progress made between the two nations over the past four years.
He also expressed confidence in future collaborations, envisioning American and Indian firms working together on semiconductor technologies and astronauts from both countries conducting joint space research and exploration.