<span style="color: #222222;">India and the US have agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation that follows the discussions and outcomes of the 2 plus 2 Dialogue held in New Delhi this year. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is on a visit to the US, discussed with American counterpart James N Mattis the growing partnership between India and US in the field of defence. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">They also exchanged Views on a broad range of bilateral and international issues of mutual interest. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Ms Sitharaman also reviewed ongoing initiatives to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mrs Sitharaman highlighted the steps taken by India to promote defence sector manufacturing, under Prime Minister Modi's "Make in India" flag-ship programme</span><br />