US Defence Secretary James Mattis's India visit

India makes it clear to US it will not contribute troops to Afghanistan, while continuing its developmental & other assistance to the war-ravaged country.

Our two countries recognise the threat that global terrorism poses to people throughout the world

We value India's invaluable contribution to Afghanistan and welcome further efforts to promote Afghanistan's democracy, safety and security: US defence secretary James Mattis

India and US share strong and vibrant strategic partnership as world's largest democracies also share fundamental values and interests

Discussed with Mattis situation in India's neighbourhood, menace of cross border terrorism and terror safe havens in Pakistan

No country should be in a position to unilaterally change order or status quo: Defence minister N Sitharaman during joint media briefing with US defence secretary James Mattis

Our two countries recognise the threat that global terrorism poses to people throughout the world: US defence secretary

There can be no tolerance of terror safe havens: James Mattis

There can be no tolerance of terror safe havens as India-US resolve to work together to eradicate this scourge, US defence secretary James Mattis.

Defence minister N Sitharaman with US defence secretary James Mattis

No Indian troops for Afghanistan

Defence minister N Sitharaman says she told US defence secretary James Mattis that while India will continue developmental assistance to Afghanistan, it will not provide soldiers.

Delegation-level meeting between defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US defence secretary James Mattis begins.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman receives US Defence Secretary James Mattis in Delhi

"The relationship that we are building with India is not to the exclusion of other countries," Mattis told reporters. "It is specifically designed for inclusion using a rules- based order that any nation that is living by the traditional rules of non-interference in other states in today's age of anti-terrorism, they will not find this relationship in any way adversarial," Mattis said in response to question.

“The secretary (Mattis) will emphasise that the United States views India as a valued and influential partner, with broad mutual interests extending well beyond South Asia. The secretary will also express US appreciation for India’s important contributions toward Afghanistan’s democracy, stability, prosperity, and security,” reads a statement issued by the US Department of Defence.

Mattis’ visit is meant to underscore the US commitment to India as a strategic partner.

He will meet PM Modi and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman during his India tour, which ends on September 28.