Jaishankar and U.S. Indo-Pacific commander discuss maritime cooperation

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J.

Paparo on advancing the two countries’ security partnership and maritime cooperation. Jaishankar said in a post on X that the meeting addressed cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. U.S.

Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also present, according to the supplied report. Paparo is visiting India from October 3 to 8. During the five-day visit, he is expected to meet Indian military and government officials to discuss shared security priorities.

The topics listed for the visit include digital transformation, emerging technologies, regional strategic stability, defence energy resilience and challenges linked to an increasingly competitive technology environment. The talks come as India and the United States expand cooperation in maritime security, maritime domain awareness, emerging technologies and military interoperability. The two countries also work with Australia and Japan through the Quad, whose agenda includes maritime security, a free and open Indo-Pacific, critical technologies and regional resilience.

The United States has described its defence relationship with India as intended to help both countries respond to emerging security challenges. The partnership covers areas ranging from maritime cooperation to new technologies. Paparo’s visit also reflects Washington’s continued engagement with India and its interests in the Indian Ocean region.

The U.S. command he leads oversees American military operations across the Indo-Pacific and plays a role in regional discussions on maritime security and strategic stability.