India and US Defence Ties: India and the United States are looking to strengthen their defence ties after a meeting between US Admiral Samuel Paparo and Indian Navy of: ficer Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty. The talks focused on cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to the US Embassy in India, the meeting took place as Paparo travelled to Japan. The embassy shared the news on social media and said the two countries were working to make their defence partnership stronger.
The embassy wrote, “The U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership keeps moving forward! On his way to Japan U.S. Pacific Command commander Admiral Paparo met with Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command to discuss continued cooperation between our defense forces. It is great to see our partnership deepen as we work together towards a safer Indo-Pacific region.”
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Paparo Holds Talks with Senior Indian Defence Officials
Paparo also met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi during his India visit from October 5 to October 8. The two sides discussed ways to improve defence and strategic cooperation. They also exchanged views on important regional and global issues, according to the Indian Ministry of Defence.
The US admiral’s visit also included a gathering of senior Indian and American officials at Roosevelt House in New Delhi. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor hosted the event. Those present included Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Chief of Defence Staff General N. S. Raja Subramani and Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth. Other senior defence officials also took part in the gathering.
Paparo also engaged with Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit and Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Tejinder Singh.
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Why the Indo-Pacific Region is Important
The Indo-Pacific is important for both India and the US as many ships carrying goods pass through these waters. So, keeping this region safe is a big concern for both countries. The US Pacific Command looks after American military activities in this region and other parts of the world. Its meetings with Indian defence officials give both sides a chance to talk about security issues and find ways to work together more closely.
