US: ‘Great military-to-military relationship with India’

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US emphasizes its excellent military-to-military relationship with India

Regarding Pakistan’s election, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh mentioned, “We are closely monitoring the situation, but for more specifics, I would direct you to the State Department.”

In a press briefing on Tuesday, Singh highlighted the robust military-to-military relationship and effective communication between India and the US. She stated, “We have a great military-to-military relationship with India, good communications. We’re going to continue to monitor what’s happening in the region, but I don’t have more to share on any updates.”

Addressing the anticipation of a high-level visit from India, Singh mentioned, “I don’t have any visits to read out from officials from the Indian Government, at least here at the department. I can’t speak for other officials across the interagency.”

Regarding the post-election scenario in Pakistan, Singh reiterated, “Yeah, we’re certainly monitoring what’s happening there, but I’d direct you to state for more specifics on that.”

Singh’s comments on the military ties between India and Pakistan coincide with the official announcement from the Ministry of Defence about Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande’s four-day official visit to the US starting February 13.

During the visit, General Pande will engage in high-level discussions with General Randy George, United States Chief of Staff of the Army, and other senior military leaders. The discussions will cover crucial topics such as “Global Threat Perception,” “Transformation in the Indian Army,” “Future Force Development and Modernisation,” and more, aiming to facilitate the exchange of insights and ideas between the two military forces.

The press release from the Ministry of Defence outlines various engagements, including ceremonies, visits to military institutions, and interactions with leadership at different levels. The visit is seen as a significant milestone in the Indo-US defense relationship, reflecting a mutual desire to enhance military collaboration and address shared security interests. The engagements are poised to yield substantive outcomes, fostering an environment conducive to shared security interests and defense cooperation between India and the United States.

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