Adm. Paparo Advances U.S.-India Strategic Partnership During Raisina Dialogue Visit
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited India to strengthen the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership and participate in the Raisina Dialogue from March 16-19, 2025. His engagements included meetings with Indian leaders and discussions on defense collaboration. The visit emphasized key topics in security, geopolitical strategy, and technology integration.
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, recently visited India to strengthen the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and participate in the 10th Raisina Dialogue held from March 16-19, 2025. His visit included discussions with prominent leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and other senior military officials.
During his stay, Adm. Paparo engaged with various military and governmental leaders, including Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as well as international representatives from Japan, the Philippines, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. This collaboration illustrated the global commitment to security and defense.
The Raisina Dialogue, an annual event organized by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, brought together participants from over 100 countries to discuss key topics in geopolitics, geo-economics, and security. The event, structured for multi-disciplinary interaction, included heads of state, ministers, and leaders from various sectors.
Adm. Paparo participated in a panel titled “Deepwater Perils: Securing Trade Through Red Zones,” focusing on maritime risks and the role of allied nations in ensuring free navigation. Discussions also emphasized the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and unmanned systems into military readiness.
The visit included participation in an event hosted by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, where future strategies for defense cooperation, including artificial intelligence integration, were explored. Furthermore, Adm. Paparo visited Purana Qila, showcasing India’s rich historical heritage.
The U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership serves as a critical component for global stability, continually evolving through initiatives such as the “2+2” Ministerial Dialogue and collaborative military exercises. Paparo’s trip significantly advanced the COMPACT initiative, aimed at fostering transformative changes across key cooperation areas in defense, trade, and technology.
The engagements during the Raisina Dialogue enhance understanding and align objectives to renew a decade-long framework for the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership, facilitating collaboration for the future. USINDOPACOM remains dedicated to ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific by promoting security cooperation and readying for potential conflicts.
In summary, Adm. Samuel J. Paparo’s visit to India reflects the deepening collaboration between the United States and India, underscoring the importance of their defense relationship amid evolving global security challenges. Through participation in the Raisina Dialogue and meetings with key leaders, he advanced joint initiatives aimed at enhancing strategic partnerships and military preparedness, paving the way for continued cooperation in key areas over the next decade.
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