External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby, met in New Delhi to talk about the current geopolitical situation. Jaishankar shared on social media about the meeting and the exchange of views. Colby expressed deep respect for India and highlighted how India’s decisions will impact the Indo-Pacific region’s future.
Colby emphasized the importance of India in shaping the balance of power in Asia and the Indo-Pacific. He praised India’s strategic autonomy, economic potential, and military capabilities. The US sees India as a crucial partner in maintaining a favorable balance of power in the region.
The US Under Secretary stressed that the strategic partnership with India is interests-based and realistic. He acknowledged India’s strategic culture and priorities, emphasizing the alignment between Indian and US perspectives. Colby also highlighted the similarities between India’s ‘Bharat First’ approach and America’s ‘America First’ policy.
Colby’s visit to India aims to advance the goals set by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in their joint statement. The focus is on implementing the US-India Major Defence Partnership framework, as stated by the US Department of War. The visit underscores the commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
