Jaishankar meets U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Paparo, discusses maritime security
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel J. Paparo to discuss maritime security and defense cooperation. The visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations regarding regional stability and emerging technologies.
Why it matters
Deepening military and technological ties between India and the U.S. are central to the geopolitical strategy of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (October 4, 2026) held talks with Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel J. Paparo on advancing the India-U.S. security partnership and strengthening maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was also present at the meeting.
“Glad to meet Commander of the US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo. Discussed advancing our security partnership and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific,” Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X.
Admiral Paparo is on a five-day visit to India from October 3 to 8 as Washington seeks to deepen military-to-military cooperation with New Delhi and advance the Major Defense Partnership between the two countries.
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