Adm. Samuel J. Paparo of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visited India from March 16-19, 2025, to enhance the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and participate in the 10th Raisina Dialogue. His discussions focused on military collaboration, regional security, and the integration of artificial intelligence in defense strategies. The trip emphasized the importance of joint initiatives such as COMPACT and the renewal of the Major Defense Partnership framework.
Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to India from March 16-19, 2025, to strengthen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and to partake in the 10th Raisina Dialogue. His trip aimed to enhance bilateral relations and address critical regional security issues.
During his visit, Admiral Paparo engaged with prominent figures including Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He also held discussions with international military leaders from Japan, the Philippines, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom, underscoring the collaborative approach to regional security.
The Raisina Dialogue, hosted by the Observer Research Foundation with support from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, brought together participants from over 100 countries. The event facilitated discussions on geopolitics, trade security, and the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in defense strategies.
At the Raisina Dialogue, Admiral Paparo participated in a panel titled “Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade Through Red Zones,” emphasizing maritime security, freedom of navigation, and technological advancements in military readiness alongside representatives from Australia, India, Japan, and the Philippines.
Additionally, Admiral Paparo attended a U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum event that focused on the future of defense cooperation between the two nations, including discussions on artificial intelligence and enhanced military collaboration. His visit included a tour of Purana Qila, a historically significant fort from the 16th century.
The U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership, a crucial element for global peace, is strengthened through joint military exercises and dialogues. Admiral Paparo’s engagement advanced the COMPACT initiative, launched by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, aimed at fostering comprehensive cooperation in defense, trade, energy, and technology.
The collaborative efforts during the Raisina Dialogue contribute to the ongoing alignment of U.S. and Indian strategic objectives as they work towards renewing a 10-year Framework for their Major Defense Partnership, ensuring sustained cooperation into the upcoming decade. USINDOPACOM remains dedicated to promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region through security cooperation and conflict deterrence.
Admiral Samuel J. Paparo’s visit to India plays a vital role in advancing the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on regional security and technological integration in defense. The Raisina Dialogue provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on key issues confronting global security. The ongoing initiatives, including COMPACT, aim to deepen cooperation and establish a strategic framework for the future, reinforcing the commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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