Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper during which they discussed the evolving security situation in the Gulf region.

RakshaMantri said, “Had a telephonic conversation with the US Secretary of Defence Dr. Mark T. Esper. We expressed firm resolve to strengthen the bilateral defence cooperation. He also briefed me about the recent developments in the Gulf Region. I shared India’s concerns & interests in the region.”

The RakshaMantri also held a telephonic conversation with his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono and exchanged views on regional security scenario. The two Defence Ministers had discussions on enhancing the bilateral security cooperation under the framework of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

“Had productive discussions with Japanese Defense Minister Konotaromp over the telephone on further enhancing the bilateral defence and security cooperation between India and Japan. Also exchanged views on the regional developments including the recent development in the Gulf.”