U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin commences his Asia trip where he will meet with allies and hold key talks with the leaders to reflect on bilateral ties and foster ‘credible deterrence’ against China. The Pentagon ( headquarter buildings of the United States Department) officials stated that the US Defense secretary would visit India, South Korea, and Japan this week, making his first trip abroad as a senior member of the current Biden administration.
The Pentagon, in an official statement, said that Austin will meet his counterparts and other senior officials to discuss the importance of international defense relationships and reinforce the United States’ commitment to a free and open India-Pacific region that is founded on respect for international rules. As per the official release, Austin will travel to Hawaii on March 13th to visit the Pacific Command Headquarters and meet senior government officials and his counterparts in India, J