During a meeting in Malaysia, India and the USA signed a significant 10-year defence framework pact. The agreement aims to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and strengthen strategic ties between the two countries. The pact was signed as US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Malaysia. The framework outlines various areas of collaboration including maritime security, counter-terrorism, and defense technology. Both countries expressed commitment to work together to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
 
            
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