The United States and India discussed a range of strategic and security issues including counter-terrorism at the second 2 plus 2 dialogue in Washington yesterday.
The two sides signed an industrial security agreement that will allow the transfer of defence technology.
The 2 plus 2 dialogue was held at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo along with Defense Secretary Mark Esper hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the highest-level dialogue between the two countries.
During a press conference by the four leaders, Mr Esper said the US is working with India on a fair and reciprocal trade deal. He said the US-India defence relationship is strong and continues to improve.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India and US have a common vision of a free, seamless and peaceful Indo-Pacific region. He said they are moving ahead to operationalise the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement.
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