Admiral Samuel J. Paparo visited India to bolster the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and participated in the Raisina Dialogue, featuring high-level discussions on defense and security. His engagements with leaders from various nations emphasized collaboration on maritime security and technological integration. The visit also showcased U.S.-India defense initiatives like COMPACT and the Major Defense Partnership.
Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, recently visited India to further the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and to participate in the 10th annual Raisina Dialogue from March 16-19, 2025. This visit included meetings with high-ranking officials such as Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and various defense leaders from India as well as other allied nations.
The Raisina Dialogue, organized by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, attracted participants from over 100 countries. The event featured lectures and discussions focused on critical topics such as geopolitics, security, and economics, fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue among government officials, private sector leaders, and academicians.
During the panel discussion titled “Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade Through Red Zones,” Admiral Paparo joined representatives from Australia, India, Japan, and the Philippines to address significant maritime threats and the imperative for global cooperation to ensure the freedom of navigation. Discussions also encompassed the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities in military operations.
In addition to his talks at the Raisina Dialogue, Admiral Paparo participated in an event organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, focusing on strengthening strategic defense cooperation between the two nations, notably in defense technology and intelligence sharing.
As part of his cultural engagement, Admiral Paparo visited Purana Qila, a historical fortress in Delhi, reinforcing an appreciation for India’s rich heritage while fostering deeper ties.
The U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership has emerged as a key element for global stability, with initiatives like the “2+2” Ministerial Dialogue and joint military exercises enhancing defense collaboration across various domains. This visit also supported the COMPACT initiative, which aims at transformative advancements in defense, technology, and commercial ties between the two countries.
The deliberations and partnerships established during the Raisina Dialogue align with ongoing efforts to renew the 10-year framework for the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership, aiming for enhanced cooperation into the next decade. USINDOPACOM is dedicated to fostering stability in the Indo-Pacific region through enhanced security cooperation and conflict deterrence strategies.
In conclusion, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo’s visit to India underscores the strengthening ties between the United States and India under the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The Raisina Dialogue provided a platform for discussing critical geopolitical issues and advancing defense cooperation, supported by historic and future initiatives aimed at fostering security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The ongoing collaboration between these two nations remains vital as they work towards shared goals in an evolving global landscape.
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