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India-US 2+2 talks live updates: Happy to see tremendous progress in India-US relations, says PM Modi

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 27, 2020, 20:05:43 IST

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India-US 2+2 talks live updates: Happy to see tremendous progress in India-US relations, says PM Modi

India and US have signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement during the third India-US 2+2 talks in Delhi. Stay with TOI for all updates.

14:12 (IST) Oct 27

India-US stand shoulder to shoulder for a free Indo-Pacific, particularly in view of China's growing aggression: Esper

14:12 (IST) Oct 27

India-US partnership more important than in ever in view of growing security challenges: Mark Esper

14:11 (IST) Oct 27

Upholding rule of law in international matters discussed: Rajnath Singh

14:07 (IST) Oct 27

India, US issue joint statement after 2+2 ministerial dialogue

13:58 (IST) Oct 27

India and the United States sign the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)

Defence ministry’s additional secretary Jivesh Nandan signed the agreement on behalf of India.

13:01 (IST) Oct 27

Read: US, India must focus on threat from China, says Pompeo

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11:51 (IST) Oct 27

Both sides highlighted the need to take forward shared objectives and build capabilities across all domains so as to ensure a safe, stable and rule-based regional and global security environment: Sources

11:51 (IST) Oct 27

Doval had a constructive meeting with Pompeo and Esper, say sources

Delhi: NSA Ajit Doval had a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper a… https://t.co/962IOwv2Ri
— ANI (@ANI) 1603777832000

11:50 (IST) Oct 27

NSA Ajit Doval had a meeting with US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and secretary of defense Mark Esper at South Block

11:33 (IST) Oct 27

We've strengthened our defence & security partnership especially over past year during which we advanced our regional security & information sharing. Our cooperation meets the challenges of the day & principles of a free and open Indo-Pacific

US secretary of defence Mark Esper

11:09 (IST) Oct 27

Today is a great opportunity for two great democracies to grow closer. We've a lot to discuss today-to cooperate amid pandemic, to confront Chinese Communist party's threats to security & freedom, to promote peace & stability in the region

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo

10:47 (IST) Oct 27

We are happy that we've completed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement), which will open new avenues in the information sharing. We are eager to discuss further issues with US

Defence minister Rajnath Singh

10:41 (IST) Oct 27

Our economies have suffered losses. We're trying to revive industries & services sectors. Our partnership becomes more important in view of current challenges we're facing. We both believe in rule-based order & democracy: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

10:41 (IST) Oct 27

Over the last two decades, our bilateral relationship has grown steadily. At a time when it is particularly important to uphold the rules-based international order. Together we can make a real difference when it comes to regional & global challenges: EAM S Jaishankar

10:39 (IST) Oct 27

Talks under way at Hyderbad House

10:33 (IST) Oct 27

India, US to sign BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geospatial Cooperation) shortly

10:24 (IST) Oct 27

Pompeo, Esper meet Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh at Delhi's Hyderabad House

Delhi: US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper meet Defence Minister Rajnath Si… https://t.co/gaGN7EfSjw
— ANI (@ANI) 1603774266000

09:53 (IST) Oct 27

Pompeo, Esper attend wreath laying ceremony at National War Memorial

Delhi: US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper pay tribute at National War Memo… https://t.co/fzKOGLUVK2
— ANI (@ANI) 1603770690000

08:46 (IST) Oct 27

'Foreign policy consultations and cooperation have expanded,' Jaishankar tweets after meeting with Pompeo on Monday evening

Warm and productive meeting with @SecPompeo. Discussed key bilateral, regional and global issues. Reviewed progress… https://t.co/ifXoWpAtV3
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) 1603728787000

07:46 (IST) Oct 27

US Department of Defence issues statement over 2+2 talks with India

US secretary of defence Mark Esper & minister Singh applauded the strength of defense relationship between United States & India, & reinforced their commitment to deepening military-to-military cooperation. Secretary Esper and minister Singh commended the conclusion of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement during the visit, and welcomed the expansion of information-sharing: US Department of Defence