India-US 2+2 dialogue: Pompeo promises to support India's permanent membership of UNSC

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is in India for 2+2 ministerial-level talks along with Secretary of Defence Mark Esper, has thanked his Indian counterpart Dr S. Jaishankar and India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for yet ar "successful dialogue". Pompeo took to his official Twitter handle to hail relationship between United States and India as he said that bond between both nations is built on foundation of a longstanding friendship, partnership, and vibrant democratic traditions. 

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'Taking steps to strengn cooperation against CCP'

Pompeo credited leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for stronger ties between both nations. Pompeo also took opportunity to slam China as he said that New Delhi and Washington are taking steps to strengn cooperation in Indo-Pacific against all threats posed by Chinese Communist Party (CCP). 56-year-old particularly highlighted agreement between India and US in 2019 where y reached an understanding to expand cooperation on cybersecurity issues and coordinate in Indian Ocean through joint Naval exercises. 

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"U.S & India are taking steps to strengn our cooperation against all manner of threats & t just those posed by Chinese Communist Party. U.S values India as a multi-lateral partner, wher it's through quad, making Afghan peace negotiation successful or working toger during India's upcoming term on UN security council, we continue to support India's permanent membership of UNSC," Pompeo said on Tuesday. 

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Earlier in day, Pompeo along with Mark Esper had visited National War Memorial in New Delhi for a wreath-laying ceremony, where he said that y will always remember sacrifices made by brave men and women in defending world's largest democracy. Pompeo landed in India on October 26 following which he thanked Jaishankar for a warm welcome and hospitality. Pompeo and Jaishankar also held a brief discussion ahead of 2+2 ministerial dialogue. 

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(With inputs from ANI)