Pentagon Affirms Continued Importance of Relationship with India

The Pentagon official emphasized the strong military relationship between India and the US. During a news conference, Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated that the relationship with India is of great importance, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. She mentioned an upcoming visit and indicated that more details would be shared at a later date. The meeting between the two leaders is expected to cover a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, with a focus on strengthening ties between the two largest democracies in the world.

Sabrina Singh indicated that she couldn’t provide specific details about the meeting at that time, but assured that there would be a readout afterward. Additionally, she highlighted the visit of the defense secretary to India, emphasizing the importance of India as a partner in the Indo-Pacific and in implementing the National Defense Strategy. She noted that India has proven to be a strong partner in addressing the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, especially in relation to China. Rajnath Singh, one of the highest-ranking Indian cabinet ministers, is scheduled to visit the United States.

This visit is significant as it is the first high-level visit from India since Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third term in June. (*Note: Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed. *)