Parrikar-Carter stress on strengthening bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, who is on an official visit to India, met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 8: U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, who is on an official visit to India, met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday, during which both leaders discussed the immense promise for the future of India-U.S. security cooperation.
Carter also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed bilateral issues with him.
Had a very good meeting with US Secretary of Defence, Mr. Ashton Carter. pic.twitter.com/VtSmnnhq2z
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016
Both sides exchanged views on regional security issues including the threat posed by terrorism. They agreed to continue further strengthening the bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and underlined the need to ensure that terror groups receive no patronage from any State, said a statement released by the government.
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter meets Defence minister Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/C6qZ6TEjZv
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 8, 2016
Citing common values and shared desire for peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean region, the two leaders reflected on the convergence of interests that have driven the strategic and technological "handshakes" between our nations, and led to historic progress in our bilateral relationship.
India-U.S.
defense
relations
in
recent
years
have
moved
along
a
remarkable
upward
trajectory.
Marked
progress
on
agreements,
including
the
signing
of
a
Defense
Framework
Agreement
in
2015,
have
laid
a
blueprint
for
collaboration
between
India
and
U.S.
defense
establishments
and
enabled
deeper
cooperation.
Joint exchange opportunities - in both personnel and training exercises - have expanded and strengthened the bilateral cooperation.
The recent signing of the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) has facilitated additional opportunities for practical engagement and exchange.
India's designation as a "Major Defense Partner" of the United States was finalised during the bilateral meeting today. The designation as a "Major Defense Partner" is a status unique to India and institutionalizes the progress made to facilitate defense trade and technology sharing with India to a level at par with that of the United States' closest allies and partners, and ensures enduring cooperation into the future.
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