Strengthening Ties: US-India Defence Partnership on the Rise

US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel J Paparo visited the Indian Army's Western Command to discuss strategic security on India's Western Front. The US-India defence partnership is strengthening, with joint efforts key to a stable Indo-Pacific. Discussions highlighted operational preparedness and future military collaboration.

The US-India defence relationship has reached a new phase of collaboration, as US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Indian Army's Western Command headquarters. Strategic discussions were held with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar regarding the security dynamics on India's Western Front.

Located in Chandimandir, Panchkula, the Western Command headquarters was a focal point for comprehensive briefings covering operational preparedness, the Indian Army's legacy, and the execution of Operation Sindoor. The US delegation acknowledged the pivotal role of the Indian Army in regional stability and nation-building.

Admiral Paparo praised the India-US defence partnership, highlighting a unity of purpose in maintaining peace and expanding military ties, especially in the maritime domain. Both nations are eager to bolster defence cooperation, with the relationships set to further elevate on a steeply-upward trajectory.

(With inputs from agencies.)