BENGALURU: Top American and Indian defence officials Monday stressed on the growing importance of the US-India military partnership amid evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
Speaking at the ‘Partners in Progress’ symposium here, Assistant Chief of Indian Naval Staff Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna hailed the “comprehensive global strategic partnership” between the two democracies while highlighting converging interests in ensuring a “peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific” through enhanced information sharing and maritime domain awareness.
The symposium was jointly organised by Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and Christ University, Bengaluru, with support from the US Consulate General, Chennai.
“At these troubled times when the world is going through struggles and contestations, US and India have emerged as like minded and trusted partners. The 75 years partnership has today become a comprehensive global strategic partnership,” Bapna said.
He added: “…Looking ahead, the partnership is set to deepen further. Both nations are likely to enhance collaboration in emerging domains like cybersecurity, space, underwater, and artificial intelligence. The evolving security dynamics underscores the importance of a strong Indo-US naval partnership, which is a testimony to the strength of Indo-US strategic relationship.”
US Defence Attache to India Rear Admiral Michael Baker echoed these sentiments, calling the US-India major defence partnership “a pillar of global peace and security.” He cited substantial progress through joint exercises, defence industrial cooperation, and regular strategic dialogues.
“…Our countries are making substantial progress through joint exercises, the reinforcement of defence industrial cooperation, the annual 2+2 ministerial dialogue, and other consultative mechanisms. These efforts contribute to progressing forward an advanced and comprehensive defence partnership, ensuring close coordination between our militaries across all domains. Both countries are vital partners in efforts to ensure that the Indo-Pacific is a region of peace, stability, and growing prosperity and economic inclusion,” Baker said.
Speaking at the ‘Partners in Progress’ symposium here, Assistant Chief of Indian Naval Staff Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna hailed the “comprehensive global strategic partnership” between the two democracies while highlighting converging interests in ensuring a “peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific” through enhanced information sharing and maritime domain awareness.
The symposium was jointly organised by Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and Christ University, Bengaluru, with support from the US Consulate General, Chennai.
“At these troubled times when the world is going through struggles and contestations, US and India have emerged as like minded and trusted partners. The 75 years partnership has today become a comprehensive global strategic partnership,” Bapna said.
He added: “…Looking ahead, the partnership is set to deepen further. Both nations are likely to enhance collaboration in emerging domains like cybersecurity, space, underwater, and artificial intelligence. The evolving security dynamics underscores the importance of a strong Indo-US naval partnership, which is a testimony to the strength of Indo-US strategic relationship.”
US Defence Attache to India Rear Admiral Michael Baker echoed these sentiments, calling the US-India major defence partnership “a pillar of global peace and security.” He cited substantial progress through joint exercises, defence industrial cooperation, and regular strategic dialogues.
“…Our countries are making substantial progress through joint exercises, the reinforcement of defence industrial cooperation, the annual 2+2 ministerial dialogue, and other consultative mechanisms. These efforts contribute to progressing forward an advanced and comprehensive defence partnership, ensuring close coordination between our militaries across all domains. Both countries are vital partners in efforts to ensure that the Indo-Pacific is a region of peace, stability, and growing prosperity and economic inclusion,” Baker said.