Amid tensions between India and the US over India's alleged targeting of Sikh separatists, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval over the phone and during this, they discussed bilateral issues including regional security developments, and defence cooperation. Giving information about the conversation between Doval and Sullivan, the White House, the office and official residence of the US President, said that the two leaders also discussed the need to make more efforts to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.

It said they welcomed bilateral partnerships, including the upcoming Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ICET) inter-sessional and the Indian Ocean Dialogue. They also discussed further opportunities for cooperation in key areas, including clean energy supply chains and defense cooperation. The national advisors of the two countries spoke on the phone on Wednesday.

Bilateral issues discussed

The White House said they discussed opportunities for cooperation in key areas, including clean energy supply chains and defense cooperation. Earlier this week, the US said that the allegations leveled by Canada against Union Home Minister Amit Shah were worrying. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters on Thursday that the allegations made by the Canadian government are worrying and we will continue to consult with the Canadian government about those allegations. Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison confirmed a report in the Washington Post, which alleged that Shah was behind the campaign to target Khalistani separatists in Canada.

We welcome the reduction in tension on the India-China border: America

Responding to a question, Morrison said he had confirmed Shah's name to the Washington Post, which first reported the allegations. He said the journalist called me and asked if it was the same person. I confirmed that it was the same person. The US also said it welcomes any de-escalation of tensions on the

Miller said that we are closely monitoring the developments (between India and China). We understand that both countries have taken initial steps to withdraw troops from the points of conflict on the Line of Actual Control. We welcome any reduction in tension on the border. Responding to a question, Miller said that the US has not played any role in this. Miller said that we have talked to our Indian partners and we have been informed about this, but we have not played any role in this proposal.