India and the US focused on expanding their military engagement during the recent meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the US Secretary of Defence, General Lloyd Austin, a joint statement said today. The talks focussed on wide-ranging defence cooperation, information-sharing in emerging areas, and mutual logistical support, he said.
“We focused on expanding military-to-military engagement,” Mr Singh said reading out the statement, and expressing happiness over the “comprehensive and fruitful talks” with Secretary Austin and his delegation. “We’re determined to realise the full potential of comprehensive global strategic partnership.”
The two sides reviewed many bilateral and multilateral exercises and agreed on increased cooperation between the Indian military, the US Indo-Pacific, Central, and Africa Commands.