"India and US Strengthen Security Ties in 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue"

The United States and India released a joint statement following the Fifth Annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, highlighting the progress in their comprehensive global strategic partnership. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, and discussed developments in regions such as the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and Ukraine. They pledged to continue humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and expressed support for Israel against terrorism. The ministers also emphasized the deepening defense partnership, bolstering counter-terrorism cooperation, expanding science and technology partnerships, and strengthening people-to-people ties. They affirmed the importance of the Quad and expressed support for India's G20 Presidency.