New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and reviewed progress under the 10-year India-US Defence Framework. The two leaders discussed strengthening strategic convergence through military technology cooperation, information sharing and co-production. Singh highlighted the importance of the India-US defence partnership in ensuring a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific.

Hegseth said that the meeting marked the first anniversary of the Framework for the India-US Major Defence Partnership. Both sides explored opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation.

In a separate meeting, Rajnath Singh held discussions with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two leaders re...