US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has told lawmakers that by bolstering the Indian military's capabilities, the nations can work together to uphold a more stable balance of power across the wider Indo-Pacific.
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised the developmental strides made by India and its role in shaping the future of the world, saying that if anyone wants to "see the future", they should come to the country.
Fleet Master Chief of the US Navy, David Isom, emphasised that India will play a very important role going forward in partnership with the US and all of its other partners and allies.
A major military deal with Russia ‘would be a red line for Washington’, one analyst notes, as India boosts ties with the US amid concerns over Moscow’s ability to supply munitions.
2023 has been both rewarding as well as challenging for India. In these turbulent times, it charted a bold and measured course in conducting its foreign policy