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Indo-Pacific defence chiefs meet against backdrop of rising China

Defence chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific gathered this week to bolster their connections against a backdrop of China's ongoing campaign to expand its influence and military presence in the region

Quad became important in short span, ensured peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Highlighting that Quad's scope has become extensive despite Covid, PM Modi said the mutual trust, and determination of the members countries is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers

India-Japan key pillars of stable, secure Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi

India and Japan are key pillars of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and their partnership is for peace, stability and prosperity, PM Modi said in an op-ed published in a Japanese newspaper

India, Indonesia agree to improve connectivity; cooperation in Indo-Pacific

India and Indonesia emphasised the need for greater bilateral maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and agreed to improve connectivity between Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Aceh province.

Issues we confront in Indo-Pacific will extend beyond region: S Jaishankar

Underlining the importance of the Indo-Pacific, EAM S Jaishankar said the region is at the heart of the multipolarity and rebalancing that characterizes contemporary changes.

Jaishankar discusses key regional and global issues with French counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging and productive talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian here during which they discussed key regional and global issues, particularly the India-EU relationship, and exchanged perspectives on the situation in Afghanistan, Iranian nuclear deal and the Ukraine crisis. Jaishankar, who arrived here from Germany on a three-day visit to France, and French Foreign Minister Drian also reiterated their shared commitment to the principles of multilateralism and a rules-based order, and agreed to coordinate in the UN Security Council on issues of mutual concern. "Arrived in Paris. Held wide-ranging and productive talks with FM @JY_LeDrian. Discussions on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific and JCPOA reflected our deep trust & global partnership. Look forward to participating in EU Ministerial Forum on Indo- Pacific, Jaishankar tweeted. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) later said that .

Jaishankar begins 3-day visit to France; to attend EU Forum on Indo-Pacific

S Jaishankar began his three-day visit to France during which he will attend EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid Chinese assertiveness in the region.

Harsh Shringla, German Navy chief discuss maritime security cooperation

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and German Navy chief Kay-Achim Schnbach discussed maritime security cooperation in the context of greater engagement by Germany in the Indo-Pacific.

India signs agreement with international body on cooperative sector

India has signed an agreement with the International Co-Operative Alliance Asia And Pacific (ICAAP) intending to assimilate and develop further on the core strengths, experience

US, Japan reaffirm collaboration in Indo-Pacific region, globally

Janet Yellen reaffirmed the importance of US-Japan cooperation on a range of common priorities in the Indo-Pacific and globally in her first telephone talks with Japanese FM Shunichi Suzuki.

Military leader of US' Indo-Pacific Command warns of rising China threat

The head of the US Indo-Pacific Command said Saturday the United States and its allies need to operate with a greater sense of urgency amid rising tensions and China's increasingly assertive military

Fresh pushback on China: Australia to get n-subs in new pact with US and UK

China calls the deal an 'irresponsible' threat to regional stability

Trump paves way for stronger US-India ties, signs Indo-Pacific legislation

Section 204 of the Act calls for strengthening and broadening diplomatic, economic, and security ties between the US and India

In a bid to counter China, US pledges $300 mn for security in Indo-Pacific

The new security assistance is designed for maritime security, humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping capabilities, and countering transnational threats

Indo-Pacific? Not from where China is sitting

The region is leading global development and Trump wants America to be first