India and US have agreed to sustain the momentum on key bilateral defence efforts. US Defence Secretary James Mattis telephoned Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar yesterday, and expressed commitment to build upon the tremendous progress made in bilateral defence co-operation.<br/><br/>After the phone call, Pentagon Press Secretary Capt Jeff Davis told reporters that Secretary Mattis underscored the strategic importance of the US-India relationship and India's role in advancing global peace and security.

India and US have agreed to sustain the momentum on key bilateral defence efforts. US Defence Secretary James Mattis telephoned Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar yesterday, and expressed commitment to build upon the tremendous progress made in bilateral defence co-operation.<br/><br/>After the phone call, Pentagon Press Secretary Capt Jeff Davis told reporters that Secretary Mattis underscored the strategic importance of the US-India relationship and India's role in advancing global peace and security.