India Increasingly Turning To US For Tech, Defense Equipment
NEW DELHI (IANS) – Defense Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on February 21 that India and the United States are key stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region, bound by shared values and common interests.
Speaking at the second edition of the INDUS-X Summit here, Aramane said, “Today, we are witnessing a pivotal moment in the history of the Indo-Pacific region. The Indo-Pacific, with its vast expanse of oceans and strategic waterways, stands as the crossroad of global commerce, geopolitics, and security. In navigating the complex dynamics of this region, India and the United States find themselves as key stakeholders, bound by shared values and common interests.”
On the bilateral partnership, Aramane said, “Our bilateral relationship is flourishing, with India increasingly turning to the United States for cutting-edge equipment and technology. The United States, in turn, sees India as a key partner in its Indo-Pacific strategy, leveraging India’s growing defense capabilities.”
The second edition of the INDUS-X Summit was jointly organized by Innovations for Defense Excellence, the Ministry of Defense, and the US Department of Defense on February 20-21.
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