The India-USA relations consequential and the shape of Indo-Pacific.
The India-USA relations consequential & the shape of Indo-Pacific.
My Analysis on recent India-USA Strategic partnership, India’s International defence & security alliance, Quadrilateral diplomacy with an eye to counter China & hardens stance on Pakistan.
The two plus two dialogue is an indication of deepening strategic bilateral partnership between the India-USA relations. the importance of the US-India strategic partnership is highlighted in the US President's National Security Strategy and the administration's South Asia and Indo-Pacific strategies.
On the recent visit of USA secretary of state Mike pompeo & Defence secretary James Mattis have underscored the significance of bilateral cooperation especially defence & security cooperation & counterterrorism efforts is an importance of multilateralism & Quadrilateral alliance that would set up a mechanism for greater cooperation in the field international defence & security & maritime sectors. In Quadilateral meetings in which four countries India, Japan, Australia, USA have participated in an elite ASEAN summit have reached an important consensus this includes to enhance cooperation of counter terrorism & building up international military reinforcements in disputed South China sea. Quadrilateral meetings have reached an important consensus in enhancing cooperation including counter terrorism & fighting against terrorism in all forms & manifestations that would add new dimensional approach to our Quadrilateral coordination. Quadrilateral brings more contribution to the global efforts to counter Pakistan & China vehemently. India-USA-ASEAN Nations have underlined to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism & convergence for promotion of peace & prosperity in upholding the international Laws & Values for respecting the sovereignty of nations. international maritime & defence cooperation and security is the the main focus area with India and Asean expected to underscore the significance of freedom of navigation and respect for international law in the region. this is significant in the light of growing Chinese assertiveness in disputed South China Sea. While looking to realise the full potential of their ocean economy, India, USA and Asean have agreed the potential to step up cooperation in countering terrorism, piracy and other transnational crimes.
India-USA have signed the COMCASA (Communiciations Compatibility & Security Agreement) military cooperation deal as Deal gives India access to US data on tracking Chinese ships, submarines. COMCASA is the next step up for the armed forces of India and the US, well beyond the annual set of joint exercises they have been holding for years. the discussions figured with respect to Indo-Pacific, Quadrilateral alliance, counterterrorism, multilateralism & defence & security cooperation as a major area of discussions resolved to work towards upholding a rules- based order and ensuring respect for international law in the region, seen as a message to China. USA, Japan-Australia and South East Asian Leaders and work jointly for the future of Asia, reflecting their growing convergence on strategic issues in the Indo-Pacific region. India and Asean also reaffirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight in the region, and other "lawful uses of the seas and unimpeded lawful maritime commerce and to promote peaceful resolutions of disputes, in accordance with universally recognised principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan that sponsors terrorism will be generally considered failed stated by the international community. both sides reiterated agreed to promote comprehensive approach to combat terrorism through close cooperation by disrupting and countering terrorists, terrorist groups and networks, including by countering cross border movement of terrorists and foreign terrorist fighters and misuse of Internet including social media by terror entities.
They also agreed to strengthen cooperation to stop terrorism financing efforts, and prevent recruitment of members of terrorist groups, support efforts in targeting terrorist groups and sanctuaries, and take "further urgent measures to counter and prevent the spread of terrorism, while stressing that there can be no justification for acts of terror on any grounds whatsoever.
India-USA and Asean also reaffirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight in the region, and other lawful uses of the seas and unimpeded lawful maritime commerce and to promote peaceful resolutions of disputes, in accordance with universally recognised principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
In view of USA tougher sanctions on Russia & Iran nuclear deal which is violation of international Laws on Nuclear weapons deal, India will continue to purchase air defence missiles from Russia. the cooperation between India-Russia is a milestone for strategic military relations notwithstanding with American sanctions against Russia. Secondly on Iran nuclear deal, India remain committed to the establishment of comprehensive bilateral relations with iran Notwithstanding USA imposition of economic sanctions against Iran, Iran is the largest oil supplier of India & Chabhar port agreement had been signed by India-Afganishtan-Iran that bypassed Pakistan is a geostrategic importance for india. the viability of strategic chabhar port would likely to expand to the region of CPEC as this is seen as a trilateral opposition to China's CPEC that is in contravention to international laws & totally unacceptable in Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.
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Our cooperation with USA-ASEAN have fostered the BRICS, G-20 summits, ASEAN summit a spirit featuring mutual respect and understanding, equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness and mutually beneficial cooperation, which is our valuable asset and an inexhaustible source of strength for BRICS & ASEAN cooperation. We have shown respect for the development paths of our respective choices, and rendered understanding and support to each other's interests. We have upheld equality and solidarity. We have also embraced openness and inclusiveness, dedicated to forging an open world economy. We have furthered our cooperation with emerging markets and developing countries. We have worked together for mutually beneficial outcomes and common development, constantly deepening BRICS, ASEAN, G-20 practical cooperation which benefits the world at large.
Based on our shared values on international law on geopolitical & enhanced defence & security cooperation with USA & ASEAN, We recommit our strong support for multilateralism and the central role of the UN in international affairs. We commit to strengthening the coordination and cooperation among ASEAN nations in the areas of mutual and common interests within the UN and other multilateral institutions, including deepeing of cooperation tfurther enhance the voice of India's Act East Policy in international fora.
The dialogue is a great opportunity to communicate face-to-face and exchange views on the two countries' problems and contradictions and the solutions to them. We called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism and convergence for promotion of peace and prosperity in upholding International Laws and Values of Respecting the Sovereignty of Nations.