Gabbard’s visit comes as part of a broader US strategy to reinforce its presence and alliances in the Indo-Pacific.

Tulsi Gabbard, who stopped in Honolulu on Wednesday, will address a security conference in New Delhi next week and stop in France en route back to the United States.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will visit India during her multi-nation tour across the Indo-Pacific. Her schedule includes Japan, Thailand, and a short layover in France before arriving back in Washington DC. Gabbard announced her purpose on X, saying she wants "to build strong relationships and open lines of communication."

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on March 11 embarked on a multi-nation trip to the Indo-Pacific, including India.

New Delhi will host a crucial security conclave featuring top intelligence officials from 20 nations, including the US and Canada.

This will be Gabbard's first trip to India after taking over as the eighth Senate-confirmed and first female combat veteran Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the second Trump administration.

The conclave of intelligence czars, initiated by NSA Ajit Doval, is seen as a useful platform for exchange of views on pressing global security concerns

Gabbard is expected to meet Indian officials on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, reports say. The alleged murder-for-hire plot against Pannun could figure in discussions.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is set to visit Japan, Thailand, and India to strengthen relationships and open lines of communication.

Tulsi Gabbard's India visit comes following PM Modi's February trip to the US. During his visit, PM Modi referred to Gabbard as a ‘strong votary’ of the US and India partnership.

Days after taking office as United States National Intelligence Director, Tulsi Gabbard is set to embark on a multi-nation trip to the Indo-Pacific region, during which she will also visit India along with Japan and Thailand.