Top U.S. commanders visited India from March 16 to 19 to promote the United States-India integrated global strategic partnership and participate in the Raisina dialogue on the Indian Conference on Geopolitical Flagship Flagship.
Readers say Paparo’s travel advances the US-India initiative, namely compact (catalytic opportunities for military partnerships, accelerated commerce and technology) for the 21st century.
In February, U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi launched a compact model that aims to drive transformative changes across multiple pillars of cooperation, including defense, trade and investment, energy, technology and innovation, and relationships between people.
It is understood that top defense and security officials from the four countries (India, the United States, Australia and Japan) have conducted extensive negotiations on the view of the Raisina dialogue.
“As the United States and India seek a 10-year framework for renewing the major defense partnership for the United States-India, the work of the entire Raisina dialogue has enhanced mutual understanding and consistency in the goals,” it added. “The United States-India’s major defense partnership has become the cornerstone of global peace.” In 2016, the United States designated India as the “main defense partner.”
Combined with this name, India was granted the “Strategic Trade Authorization Layer”, which gave the country permissionless access to a variety of military and dual-use technologies regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The major defense partnerships will be renewed next year.
In New Delhi, Paparo will also meet with Japan’s Joint Chief of Staff Yoshida Yoshida, Philippine Armed Forces Romeo Brawner, Australian Joint Operations Vice President Justin Jones, France Vice President Justin Jones, France Vice President Justin Jones, French Vice President Justin Jones, President of International Relations and Strategy Eric Peltier and UN National Security Consultant Jonath Powell.
In the Raisina dialogue, Paparo joined senior military officials from India, Australia, Japan and the Philippines on the discussion of “Deep Water Danger: Securing Trade through Red Areas”.
They highlighted the importance of maritime threats, global security and trade risks, working with allies and partners to ensure freedom of navigation, and the importance of integrating artificial intelligence and unmanned systems into military preparation.
Paparo also participated in the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum event, discussing the future of strategic and security partnerships between the two countries, including the integration of artificial intelligence and defense cooperation.
During his trip, Paparo also visited Purana Qila.
Built in the 16th century, Purana Qila is one of the oldest monuments in Delhi, connecting the ancient and medieval periods of Indian history.
The Indo-Pacific Command is the United Fighting Commander for the U.S. military in the Indo-Pacific region.
