Biden's defence secy plans India trip this month

March 07, 2021 21:08

In what could turn out to be the first high-level visit from the US administration under President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin is likely to visit India later this month, sources said.

The dates being explored are between March 15 and 25. One source indicated Saturday that it is likely to be around March 20.

This will be the first Cabinet-rank official visit from the US, since the Biden administration assumed office on January 20.

Within days of being confirmed, Austin had called up Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 27 and had emphasised Pentagons commitment to the US-India Major Defence Partnership, observing that it is built upon shared values and a common interest in ensuring the Indo-Pacific region remains free and open.

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