NEW DELHI, Oct 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met US Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel J Paparo and discussed ways to deepen cooperation between India and the United States in the Indo-Pacific.
Paparo is on a six-day visit to India that began on Saturday as part of efforts to advance the US-India Major Defence Partnership and expand military to military engagement between the two countries.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar said the discussions covered strengthening the bilateral security relationship and expanding maritime cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also participated in the talks. He said the engagement was focused on sustaining the momentum of the Major Defence Partnership while contributing to the security interests of both nations.
The US Pacific Command has an important role in promoting stability across the Indo-Pacific through defence cooperation, regional coordination and preparedness for potential contingencies.
During his India visit, Paparo is expected to hold discussions with Indian officials on common security priorities, including the use of digital capabilities and emerging technologies in defence.
According to a US embassy readout, the visit also underlines Washington’s continued commitment to strategic stability in the region and its long-term interests in the Indian Ocean.
The embassy said cooperation between India and the United States is evolving across areas ranging from advanced technology to maritime security, with both sides seeking to strengthen their ability to respond to future challenges.
Paparo’s visit comes amid growing strategic engagement between New Delhi and Washington, with defence and security cooperation remaining a key component of their broader bilateral relationship.