US National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster departed India today after productive meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

NSA McMaster emphasized the importance of the U.S.-India strategic relationship and reaffirmed India’s designation as a Major Defense Partner. 

The two sides discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including their shared interest in increasing defense and counter terrorism cooperation.  The visit was a part of regional consultations that included stops in Kabul and Islamabad.