- Jaishankar meets US Indo-Pacific commander Admiral Samuel Paparo
- Talks focus on maritime security and defense cooperation
- Paparo is on a six-day visit to India
- US says visit reaffirms its "enduring presence" in the Indian Ocean region
INDIA's external affairs minister S Jaishankar held talks Sunday with Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, focusing on boosting maritime security cooperation between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific.
Paparo arrived Saturday for a six-day visit to India to advance the US-India Major Defense Partnership and deepen military-to-military ties.
"Glad to meet @USPACOM Commander Adm. Samuel J Paparo. Discussed advancing our security partnership and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific," Jaishankar said on social media.
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also attended the meeting. He said it was aimed at "building upon the US-India Major Defense Partnership's incredible momentum and strengthen security for both our countries."
Technology and maritime security on the agenda
The command plays a key role in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific by promoting security cooperation and responding to contingencies.
According to a US Embassy readout, Paparo will discuss shared security priorities with Indian officials, including digital transformation, emerging technologies and maintaining regional strategic stability.
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"From emerging technology to maritime security, the United States and India are building a defense partnership equipped to meet the challenges of the future," the readout said.
"Admiral Paparo's visit underscores the strength of the Major Defense Partnership and reaffirms the United States' enduring presence and interests in the Indian Ocean region."
(With inputs from PTI)
