During the discussion, the two leaders emphasised on enhancing operational cooperation, as well as advancing defence industrial and technological collaboration to deter "aggression in Indo-Pacific."
Washington DC [US], May 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday and reaffirmed their commitment of sustaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region and strengthening the US-India major Defense Partnership.
Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): Highlighting the need to build on shared values between US and India, newly-appointed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday emphasised Washington's commitment to the Major Defense Partnership with New Delhi, during his phone conversation with De