Washington: The Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat met Pentagon Press Secretary Lloyd J Austin III on September 30, according to US Department of Defence. The two leaders exchanged views on priorities for advancing the US-India defence partnership, including enhanced cooperation in new defence domains such as space, cyber and emerging technologies.
Secretary Austin underscored the US commitment to supporting the Indian Armed Forces’ transition towards greater institutional integration and operational jointness. They also discussed opportunities for expanding multilateral cooperation with regional partners. This historic meeting highlighted the enduring strength of the US-India Major Defence Partnership as the two countries work in concert with like-minded partners to sustain a free and open Indo-Pacific region, according to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby.
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