US Defence Secretary Austin meets PM Modi, focus on strategic partnership
Synopsis
Prime Minister Modi welcomed the warm and close relationship between the two countries, which is rooted in shared values of democracy, pluralism and commitment to a rules-based order.
United States Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin III, who arrived in New Delhi earlier today on an official visit, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Secretary Austin conveyed greetings of President Biden to the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi welcomed the warm and close relationship between the two countries, which is rooted in shared values of democracy, pluralism and commitment to a rules-based order.
Prime Minister Modi outlined his vision for the strategic partnership between the two countries and emphasized the important role of bilateral defence cooperation in India-US ties. He requested Secretary Austin to convey his best wishes to President Biden.
Secretary Austin reiterated the US government's continued commitment towards strengthening the bilateral defence relations between the two countries. He expressed the US strong desire to further enhance the strategic partnership for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.