India, Oct. 12 -- India and the United States have discussed strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and Indo-Pacific security during a meeting between US Pacific Command (USPACOM) chief Admiral Samuel Paparo and Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty. The US Embassy in India welcomed the engagement, describing it as part of efforts to deepen the India-US Major Defence Partnership and promote a safer Indo-Pacific region. The meeting focused on continued cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries.

The meeting followed a high-level gathering of Indian and US military leaders hosted by the US Embassy at Roosevelt House in New Delhi. Participants included Admiral Paparo, Montana G...