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Vinay Kwatra hosts COAS Gen. Dwivedi ahead of Washington, D.C. engagements
After arriving at the U.S. military base in Hawaii, Gen. Dwivedi was accorded a guard of honor at Fort Shafter.
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IANS - Wed, 22, Apr 2026
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Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on April 22 hosted Chief of Army Staff Gen. Upendra Dwivedi / ians
Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on April 22 hosted Chief of Army Staff Gen. Upendra Dwivedi at India House ahead of his upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C.
India in the U.S. took to social media X and said, "Ambassador hosted COAS Gen. Upendra Dwivedi at India House today ahead of his upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C. The visit, which is taking place soon after the recent visits by CNS and CAS, continues the high-level military-to-military exchanges between India and the U.S."
"It is expected to further cement the defense ties, a cornerstone of our comprehensive global strategic partnership, toward ensuring a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific region," the post added.
Earlier on April 21, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with the commanding general of the United States Army Pacific, Gen. Ronald P. Clark, and senior officials in Honolulu, with discussions focused on strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
After arriving at the U.S. military base in Hawaii, Gen. Dwivedi was accorded a guard of honor at Fort Shafter and also undertook an aerial tour of Oahu Island.
"Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, was accorded a guard of honor at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, during his ongoing visit to United States Army Pacific. He held discussions with Gen. Ronald P. Clark, commanding general, U.S. Army Pacific, and other senior leaders, focusing on strengthening India-U.S. defense cooperation and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. COAS also undertook an aerial tour of Oahu Island, gaining insights into the training ecosystem and multi-domain operational readiness," Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) had posted on X.
Earlier this month, India and the U.S. reaffirmed their strategic defense partnership during high-level talks between the chiefs of their air forces, which focused on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh for an official counterpart visit on April 8.
Air Chief Marshal Singh received a full honors arrival at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and later held meetings with Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Wilsbach at the Pentagon, according to an official statement.
During the discussions, senior U.S. Air Force leaders emphasized the importance Washington places on its defense partnership with India, describing it as central to ensuring a "free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region."
Wilsbach praised India's leadership and participation in multilateral exercises with like-minded partners and stressed that expanding such cooperation would be key to enhancing regional deterrence.
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