Washington/New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had a fruitful meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in Blair House, during which they discussed defence industrial cooperation and civil nuclear energy cooperation with emphasis on small modular reactors.

In a post on X, the PM noted that there is strong potential for bilateral cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors and space.

"Had a fruitful meeting with NSA @michaelgwaltz.

"He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues.

"There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more."

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