US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, emphasized the robust defence partnership between the US and India, citing the 10-year agreement signed in 2025 as a significant step to enhance ties. Gor expressed gratitude to Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other officials after their meeting. The ambassador mentioned the ongoing joint exercises and additional sales as key elements strengthening the bilateral relationship.
In a recent post, Gor underscored the importance of the 10-year defence pact between the United States and India, emphasizing the deepening of their Defence Partnership. He thanked Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh for hosting the discussions. The ambassador highlighted the strategic nature of the relationship, pointing out the continuous joint exercises and ongoing sales contributing to its strength.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged with a US Congressional delegation, including representatives from both Republican and Democratic parties, alongside the US Ambassador. The discussions revolved around trade and security matters, with Jaishankar describing the interaction as positive. The minister emphasized the significance of such congressional engagements in bolstering India-US ties across various domains.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus in Malaysia, where they formalized a 10-year defence partnership between India and the US. This agreement, aimed at enhancing defence cooperation, is seen as a pivotal development in the already strong ties between the two nations. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership across all key areas.
Pete Hegseth reiterated the US’s commitment to India as a priority country for defence cooperation, emphasizing Washington’s dedication to collaborating closely with New Delhi for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The Ministry of Defence highlighted the expanding defence relationship between India and the US, encompassing various aspects like military exercises, information sharing, and technology cooperation. Both countries reaffirmed their dedication to deepening defence ties through collaborative efforts with regional and global partners.
