The India-US 2+2 Dialogue holds “great significance” in opposition to the backdrop of a “volatile” international state of affairs, stated Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, whereas emphasising the crucial position of the assembly in exploring avenues for “upholding international law” and offering “humanitarian assistance”. He additionally stated that the India-US partnership is of utmost significance to peace and stability within the quick neighbourhood, but in addition to the related areas.
The India-US defence cooperation has turn out to be a “rock solid support” to the bilateral relations between the 2 international locations, Aramane added. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, together with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, addressed the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on the Hyderabad House within the nationwide capital.
At the dialogue, Austin stated the India-US Defence partnership has made great ahead strides prior to now yr, together with the US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap. The Defence Secretary of India, whereas addressing a media briefing following the dialogue, underscored the “potential collaboration” in rising domains for civilian industrial use in addition to for strategic use, which was additionally a subject of frequent curiosity.
“In essence, the defence cooperation has become a rock-solid support for the bilateral relations between the two countries. The potential collaboration in emerging domains for the civilian commercial… How the defence industries can intersect each other’s interests and promote each other in this particular context of strong bilateral ties was also a matter of great focus,” he stated.
“This 2+2 is a continuation of the important steps taken during that visit…Especially in the regional and global scenario, when the situation is very volatile, the visit of the dignitaries from the US is of great significance. It affords an opportunity to review the security and see how the upholding of international law and humanitarian assistance can be looked at very closely and in a mutually comfortable fashion,” said Defence Secretary Aramane.
He additionally recalled PM Modi’s go to to US in June earlier this yr, which led to new initiatives between the 2 international locations and referred to as the two+2 dialogue, a “continuation of important steps” taken throughout that go to.
“We had a very successful visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June this year in which many new initiatives were struck. This 2+2 is, in a way, continuation of the important steps taken during that visit. We, in the two plus two meeting, shared our common and convergent interests and shared our mutual goals,” he added.
During the dialogue, EAM Jaishankar additionally stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state go to to the US had opened a brand new chapter within the India-US relationship. “The highlight this year was the PM’s state visit to the United States in June; it has opened a new chapter in our relationship. President Biden’s visit to Delhi in September contributed immensely to the positive trajectory of our ties. His support was key to ensuring productive outcomes at the G20 summit. The dialogue today will be an opportunity to advance the vision of our respective leaders. Building a forward-looking partnership while we construct a shared global agenda,” Jaishankar stated on the 2+2 dialogue.
The Defence Secretary additionally stated that the investor assembly between the US and India held on Thursday held a “very deep dialogue”. “The innovative ecosystem had a very deep dialogue. The investors and the innovators had heart-to-heart talks. Under the direction of the DIU from the US and the DiO of the Ministry of Defence India, this partnership will give the necessary dynamism for Indian industry, enabling them to become parts of the global supply chain,” he stated, addressing the media.
“This meeting will contribute to giving momentum to the defence industry roadmap, which was recently finalised. We have a common vision of free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and a rule-based global order throughout the seas in this world. Our partnership is of critical importance to peace and stability in our immediate neighbourhood, but also in other regions connected to us,” stated Aramane as he concluded his handle.
The India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a diplomatic summit held yearly since 2018, with the Minister of External Affairs and the Defence Minister representing India whereas the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defence representing the United States.Â
