U.S. ambassador, NSA Ajit Doval discuss security, geopolitical challenges in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, India — U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday to discuss key security and geopolitical issues, underscoring the expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries.
“Just wrapped up an extremely fruitful meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Covered critical security and geopolitical issues. Strategic cooperation between the United States and India continues to advance,” Gor said in a post on X following the meeting.
The discussions come against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in West Asia and a volatile security environment along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, highlighting the shared concerns of both nations.
The meeting follows a series of recent high-level military engagements aimed at strengthening defense ties between India and the United States.
Earlier this month, Lieutenant General Joel B. Vowell, deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Pacific, met with India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in New Delhi to explore ways to deepen defense cooperation.
According to India’s Army public affairs wing, the talks focused on regional security in the Indo-Pacific, enhancing interoperability through joint military exercises, and identifying new areas of collaboration across multiple domains.
“Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and discussed avenues to further strengthen the India-US defence partnership,” the Additional Directorate General of Public Information said in a statement.
“The interaction focused on regional security in the Indo-Pacific, enhancing interoperability through joint military exercises and exploring new avenues of engagement to deepen military-to-military cooperation across multiple domains. The meeting reaffirmed the growing strategic convergence and shared commitment of both armies towards addressing emerging security challenges,” the statement added.
Vowell also held discussions with Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, focusing on expanding military engagement, joint training, and operational coordination.
“Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific, met Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, VCOAS, to discuss avenues for further strengthening India-US Army cooperation,” the Army said.
“The discussions focused on regional security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, expanding military-to-military engagement and enhancing interoperability through joint training and exercises. Both sides also explored opportunities for deeper collaboration across diverse operational domains. The interaction reflected the growing strategic partnership and shared commitment of the two armies towards promoting stability and security in the region,” it added.
The latest engagements reflect deepening alignment between Washington and New Delhi on regional and global security priorities, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and other areas of strategic concern. (Source: IANS)
