ITDC INDIA EPRESS/ITDC NEWS R Chief of US naval operations Admiral Michael Gilday on Tuesday held extensive talks with Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh with a focus on boosting overall bilateral maritime security cooperation in the backdrop of growing Chinese muscle-flexing in key waterways including in the Indo-Pacific.
Admiral Gilday is on a five-day visit to India from October 11 to 15
Officials said a range of issues including the regional security scenario, the situation in the Indo-Pacific and ways to further expand bilateral maritime cooperation figured in the talks.
After laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, the top American naval commander said India has a "long and distinguished record" of contributing to global security.
"Thank you Admiral Singh and the @indiannav for hosting me during my visit to India. We are committed to operationalizing our #USIndiaDefense partnership, including through enhanced information-sharing, regional security, and exercising at sea together," Admiral Gilday tweeted.
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