India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Pompeo Says US stands with India, Mentions Killing of Army Soldiers in Galwan

Tue 27 Oct 2020, 17:14:13

NEW DELHI : US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence secretary Mark Esper arrived in the national capital on 26 October for 2+2 ministerial dialogue with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The visit comes at a time when India and China are locked in a serious military conflict along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

The timing of the secretaries' visit also holds significance as America is going into the presidential election next week on 3 November.

Important updates on India, US 2+2 ministerial dialogue:

Our leaders and citizens see with increasing clarity that Chinese Communist Party is no friend to democracy, rule of law, transparency... I'm glad to say India & US are taking all steps to strengthen cooperation against all threats & not just those posed by CCP: Mike Pompeo
US values India as a multi-lateral partner, whether it is through the quad, making Afghan peace negotiation successful or working together during India's upcoming term on UN security council, we continue to support India's permanent membership of UNSC, says US State Secretary Mike Pompeo.
US and India are finding a way to reinforce our collaboration against all way of dangers and not simply those presented by Chinese Communist Party. A year ago, we have extended our collaboration on digital issues, our naval forces have held joint activities in Indian sea, Pompeo said.
We visited National War Memorial to respect fearless people of Indian military who relinquished for the world's biggest majority rule government, including 20 murdered by PLA in Galwan Valley. US will

remain with India as they go up against dangers to their sway, freedom: Mike Pompeo
On Indo-Pacific district was the fundamental focal point of our discussions, Jaishankar stated: "The Indo Pacific area was the specific focal point of our discussions. We emphasized the significance of steadiness and harmony and flourishing for all nations in this area. Conversations additionally shrouded advancements in our neighboring nations. We clarified that cross outskirt psychological oppression is totally unsatisfactory."
As the world confronts a global pandemic and growing security challenges, the India-US partnership is more important than ever to ensure security, stability and prosperity of the region and the world, says US Secretary of Defence, Mark Esper.
Based on our shared values and common interests, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific for all, particularly in light of increasing aggression and destabilising activities by China: Mark Esper
On agreeing to rules-based international order, Rajnath Singh said: We also agreed that upholding rules-based international order respecting rule of law and freedom of navigation in the international sea and uploading territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states are essential.
Our military to military cooperation is progressing very well. In two days meeting, we also explored probable capacity building and other joint cooperation activities in third countries including our neighbourhood and beyond, Singh said.
I thank the secretaries and US delegation to visit India. We need to recover the economies quickly. We discussed some bilateral issues and signed key defence pact, BECA today, says Rajnath Singh.

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