U.S. reaffirms strong defence relationship with India
The Hindu
India is the only designated Major Defence Partner of the United States, U.S. Defence Spokesperson Eric Pahon said.
India and the United States on September 3 reaffirmed the strength of their defence relationship underscoring commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl met visiting Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to reaffirm the strength of the defence relationship between the U.S. and India, Defence Spokesperson Eric Pahon said in a readout of the meeting. India is the only designated Major Defence Partner of the United States, he said.More Related News
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