WASHINGTON; Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a series of high-level discussions with top US military officials in a step towards enhancing maritime cooperation between the two nations.
He met Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Stephen T Koehler, Commander of US Pacific Fleet and Lieutenant General James F Glynn, Commander of US Marine Forces Pacific.
"The interactions reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the Indian Navy and US Navy, as well as the growing synergy with US Marine and joint forces -- anchored in mutual trust, shared values, and a common commitment to a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific, " the Indian Navy's spokesperson posted on X on Saturday.
Both sides reviewed key pillars of India-US defence cooperation, focusing on strengthening maritime security and cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and expanding avenues for operational engagements across the Indo-Pacific.