Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh received an introductory telephone call from the newly appointed US Secretary of defence Gen. (Retired) Lloyd Austin on 27 January 2021. 

Previously, Raksha Mantri had Congratulated Secretary Austin on his appointment.

During the telephonic talk, they reaffirmed their commitment to work together to strengthen the multifaceted India - US defence cooperation and the strategic partnership.

Raksha Mantri and Secretary Austin discussed bilateral, regional and global issues.

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