New Delhi, March 24 -- US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby is in India to engage with senior officials. Although the visit is a pre-scheduled one, it assumes importance in the light of the West Asia crisis.

As per a statement by the Department of War, "Colby travels to India today to engage with senior officials in New Delhi to help advance the critical India-U.S. relationship. Under Secretary Colby's visit will focus on advancing the goals established by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi in their February 2025 joint statement and on implementing the Framework for the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership."

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor had earlier announced the upcoming visit of top defence official Elbridge Co...