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07/10/2026

India-U.S. Strengthen Security Ties During Admiral Paparo's Visit

Updated 1 day ago: The date of Admiral Paparo's visit was changed from October 3-8 to October 5-8, and the meeting format shifted from a formal meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to a dinner hosted by U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor with senior Indian military officials in attendance.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor hosted a dinner on October 4, 2026, for Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, during his visit to India from October 5-8. The event included senior Indian military officials, such as Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani and Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth. The gathering aimed to strengthen the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership and enhance military cooperation. Topics of discussion included maritime security and emerging technologies. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte also attended, highlighting the economic aspects of the bilateral relationship. Admiral Paparo's visit underscores the ongoing efforts to deepen defence ties between India and the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific region.

Published 2 days ago • 04 Oct 2026, 09:29 PM IST

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