Moolenaar described India as the world’s largest democracy and a vital partner in ensuring global stability. He noted that India had experienced Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aggression first-hand and praised the strengthening defense-industrial relationship between the two countries. According to him, this cooperation helps safeguard both nations’ security interests.

He also commended India’s stand against CCP-controlled technology platforms. The statement highlighted India’s 2020 ban on TikTok and other Chinese apps following the Galwan Valley clashes. Moolenaar stressed that India was playing a global leadership role in countering malign Chinese influence.

Discussions also covered the Quad security partnership and broader strategies to counter Beijing’s expansionist policies. The meeting followed Ambassador Kwatra’s talks at the Pentagon with US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby. Both sides called the engagements productive and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defense cooperation. Officials expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to grow on shared values and strategic interests.

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