NEW DELHI, OCT 3: Commander of the US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, arrived in India on Saturday for an extended six-day official visit aimed at deepening military-to-military engagement between the two nations.
During his stay from October 3 to 8, Admiral Paparo is scheduled to hold high-level consultations with senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and the leadership of the Indian Armed Forces. Strategic deliberations will center on shared maritime security priorities, regional stability across the Indo-Pacific, and joint operational cooperation.
Delegations from both countries will explore avenues for co-developing critical technologies, advancing digital transformation, and strengthening defense energy resilience. The US Embassy declared that the bilateral collaboration reflects a mutual commitment to building a forward-looking alliance capable of addressing modern strategic challenges. Defense analysts affirmed that the visit highlights the enduring nature of the India-US Major Defence Partnership in safeguarding vital sea lines of communication.
