U.S. and India agree “in principle” over military coordination
Addressing a press conference with Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday that the two countries have reached a preliminary agreement on how the two countries' militaries can coordinate their efforts in disasters or other emergencies (NYT, NDTV). U.S. defense officials said the first agreement will help the two militaries coordinate better, including in exercises, and also allow the U.S. to more easily sell fuel or provide spare parts to the Indians. Earlier on Monday, Carter, who is on a three day visit to India to discuss bilateral military cooperation, visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
Addressing a press conference with Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday that the two countries have reached a preliminary agreement on how the two countries' militaries can coordinate their efforts in disasters or other emergencies (NYT, NDTV). U.S. defense officials said the first agreement will help the two militaries coordinate better, including in exercises, and also allow the U.S. to more easily sell fuel or provide spare parts to the Indians. Earlier on Monday, Carter, who is on a three day visit to India to discuss bilateral military cooperation, visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
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