Indo-US naval ties unbreakable: US Naval Operations Chief | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Safe and secure seas cannot be preserved without a strong maritime force, US Naval Operations Chief Admiral Michael Gilday said on Friday, describing the ties between the navies of India and the US as “unbreakable”.
The top US Navy Commander made the remarks at an event during his visit to the Western Naval Command in Mumbai.
In his address, Admiral Gilday stressed the need for the two navies to continue working together so that they can work together. Indo-Pacific A “ray of hope for today and tomorrow”.
He said that “the price of peace and prosperity” is keeping a watchful eye above and below the sea. us Navy.
“Safe and secure seas cannot be preserved without a strong maritime force,” said Admiral Gilday.
The visit to Mumbai is the final stop of Gilday’s five-day visit to India.
He said, “Our relationship is unbreakable. The US Navy is committed to maintaining a steady course of naval cooperation and enhancing the relationship between our two navies. I am committed to it. Undoubtedly, our greatest strength lies in unity.” ”
The US commander held talks with Vice Admiral Hari Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, during which they discussed areas of mutual cooperation and reaffirmed the growing level of naval cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
At the event, Admiral Gilday noted that both sides are achieving high interactivity in all aspects of naval operations, not only with each other, but also with other like-minded allies.
“Our stable presence tightens the gears of global commerce … assures free movement of maritime traffic … and prevents disruption to our digital infrastructure under the sea,” he said.
Admiral Michael Gilday hosted the Indian Navy Chief on Thursday Admiral Karambir Singh and 11 other senior Indian military officers aboard the nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson Bay of Bengal.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is part of an ongoing Phase II deployment by the US Navy malabar exercise characteristic of the four navies quad country India, America, Australia and Japan.
The four-day exercise concluded on Friday.

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