Michael Pompeo

2-plus-2 dialogue: India, US sign key defence pact, vow to work for open Indo-Pacific; full text of joint statement

Amid an increasing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, India and the US on Thursday vowed to work together towards advancing a free, open and inclusive region.

2+2 dialogue: India, US sign critical defence pact, discuss cross-border terrorism and H-1B visa issue

During the talks external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman had with US secretary of state Michael Pompeo and defence secretary James Mattis, the two countries also decided to set up hotlines between them.

US calls India 'all-weather partner', says upcoming 2+2 dialogue important for better engagement with country

US Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis will travel to New Delhi in September for the 2+2 dialogue, after being postponed from earlier this year.

Nikki Haley likely to meet Narendra Modi on two-day India visit, underscore Washington's 'strong alliance' with New Delhi

Nikki Haley is traveling to India for the first time as the US Ambassador to the UN on a two-day visit during which she will meet senior Indian officials

Sushma Swaraj, Nirmala Sitharaman to meet Mike Pompeo, Jim Mattis on 6 July to strengthen defence and security ties

Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman will be taking part in the first '2+2 dialogue' with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis