The United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin hailed the beginning of a "new convergence" in the Indo-Pacific as the US strengthens security and strategic alliances in the region in the face of growing challenges from Russia and China.
Lauding US-India ties at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin said that the relationship with India at present is better than it has ever been, adding that the two nations are co-producing armoured vehicles together.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on Friday in Singapore and expressed concern regarding the recent provocative activities by China's People's Liberation Army around the Taiwan Strait.
Deputy US State Secretary hosted his Chinese counterpart at the State Department for talks aimed at maintaining open communication to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially during times of tension.
The tense US-China relationship has been in the limelight and is expected to be at the centrestage of the Shangri-La dialogue, which is set to begin today in Singapore, Politico reported.
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will undergo a scheduled, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure related to his bladder issue on Friday (local time), Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder announced in a statement.
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Amid the ongoing ground offensive in Rafah, United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed on Wednesday that the US is pausing a shipment of "high-payload munitions" to Israel, as the operation has no plan for the residing civilians in the region, reported CNN.
China is challenging Japan's recent evaluation of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing, dismissing it as a hyped-up threat and a false accusation, Voice of America reported.
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin held talks with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant and discussed efforts to maintain regional stability and the latest developments in Gaza.