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Indo-Pacific Collaborations: US and India Forge Strategic Partnerships

US Under Secretary Elbridge Colby emphasized India as an essential partner in maintaining Indo-Pacific stability through realistic, interests-based defence cooperation, amid rising regional tensions.

  • On Tuesday, U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby arrived in Delhi for a two-day visit, stating a strong, confident India is "good for Americans as well" regarding Indo-Pacific stability.
  • Colby noted that India's "Bharat First" and "the India Way" resonate with U.S. policy, describing the partnership as resting on "hard-headed, clear-eyed recognition of overlapping interests" rather than symbolic formalities.
  • While praising India as an "essential partner," Colby emphasized that both nations need not agree on every issue to "cooperate effectively," advocating for "flexible arrangements that are customized to the challenge."
  • Colby's visit occurs during the three-week-old U.S.-Israel war with Iran, as he seeks to address criticism following U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau's earlier remarks questioning India's economic rise.
  • New Delhi remains concerned by the lack of reference to the Quad, hoping to host President Donald Trump for a summit this year to maintain a favourable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.
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India is crucial for peace, the US said amid China's growing influence. Senior US official Elbridge Colby said that India's role is crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. During his address at the Ananta Center in New Delhi, he emphasized the need to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership. Colby indicated that maintaining a balance of power in the region is essential.

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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