US Defence Secretary meets Sushma, seeks partnership with India
“Big problems, geopolitical problems cannot, will not ever be solved without partnerships," he tweeted after meeting Swaraj in New Delhi on his arrival here.
"The path to expansion is through a combination of new opportunities and a joint commitment by both #India and the U.S," he posted.
He said security, stability, freedom of sea lanes, economic development and energy are mutual interest of India, the region and U.S.
Hagel is focused on building a relationship with the new Indian government.
Hagel's trip came close on the heels of US Secretary of State John Kerry's visit last week ahead of a big time meeting between Modi and President Barack Obama in Washington in Sept.
"I come about a month before the new Indian Prime Minister will be in the United States and meeting with President Obama. So this is a - I think an opportune time to spend a couple of days here listening, learning, and getting acquainted," he said.
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