The US nominee to helm US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo has warned that China could soon have the capability to use military exercises to conceal an invasion of Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.
During his three-day visit to India, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma held meetings with many senior Indian officials and explored opportunities to strengthen India-US cooperation as well as work towards ensuring a free, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
India's senior-most military official, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and Admiral John Christopher Aquilino, the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) on Wednesday discussed contemporary security challenges and affirmed stronger ties between both countries.
In his opening remarks, Aquilino said the US is monitoring China's ongoing "coercive pressure campaign against Taiwan" after presidential election on January 13.
The Indian Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, held a video call interaction with the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) commander, Admiral John C. Aquilino, and discussed bilateral defence cooperation and contemporary security challenges, defence officials said.
General CQ Brown, Jr, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, initiated a video conference call with his Chinese counterpart, General Liu Zhenli of the People's Liberation Army of China.
“To say that we have skin in the game is an understatement. I think we have vital stakes today in ensuring that the Indo-Pacific is stable, that it is secured, that there is cooperation and that the focus is on the right things,” said Army Chief Pande.
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar along with his counterparts from Australia, Japan and the US State Secretary, Antony Blinken on Friday reiterated commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
Rear Admiral Thomas M Henderschedt, director for Intelligence (J2), US Indo-Pacific Command, on Wednesday called on Director General Defence Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, to discuss issues of mutual interest and identify new areas for defence cooperation, accordin
While answering a media query over the expansion of QUAD, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "The Quad was established two years ago. The Quad is still a relatively young partnership. There are no plans for new members at this time. Quad members have agreed that for now, th
According to Ramesh, it is time the US also considers the partnership with India to be its gateway to the Global South. If Washington can come to terms with New Delhi's strategic autonomy, it may be in a position to understand the needs of the Global South better.