New Delhi, July 11 -- In a telephonic conversation with U.S. Defence Secretary Mark T. Esper, Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh on Friday evening, July 10, took up the issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation for discussion, said sources from Defence Ministry. The interaction between the two was held on the request of the US Defence Secretary.

The two ministers have been in regular touch with each other and in recent meetings they have discussed bilateral defence cooperation and issues of mutual interest several times. Yesterday's (July 11) interaction was in continuation of this exchange, said sources.

Committed to work towards ensuring a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific, India and the United State...