<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today had a productive telephonic conversation with the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. They discussed the growing convergence of strategic interests and enhanced defence and security cooperation. <br />''<br />''Both Ministers also discussed ways to strengthen technological and industrial collaboration and also explore cooperation in emerging and critical technologies. In a series of tweets, Mr Singh said, he conveyed India's concern at the recent US decision to provide a sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet. The Defence Minister said, he is looking forward to continuing dialogue with Secretary Austin to further consolidate the India-US partnership.</span><br />