India and Germany have discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues, with a focus on developing the defence cooperation as a key pillar of the Strategic Partnership between both the nations. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane yesterday co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting in Berlin with the State Secretary of German Defence Ministry, Benedikt Zimmer.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">They exchanged views on the regional security situation, discussed likely joint exercises with Germany in the Indo-Pacific, and deliberated on potential defence industrial projects and proposals. They emphasized on the need for a closer defence partnership and connecting the defence industries from both sides together. The collaboration in high technology in defence was of particular focus.</span><br />