Delhi : Britain's Defense Minister Ben Wallace described India as a valuable defense partner. His statement came at the exact time when Admiral Tony Radkin, the acting chief of the three forces of Britain, reached Delhi on Monday. Wallace said both countries seek peace and stability for the prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. India's cooperation is very important for this.

Regarding Admiral Radkin's visit, the British Ministry of Defense said that he was accompanied by India's Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pandey, Defense Secretary Giridhar Armane, and Additional Secretary Defense Production T. Natarajan. Will discuss increasing strategic cooperation. Just before arriving in Delhi, Radkin said his visit to India reflects his belief that the two countries' security concerns are intertwined. Keeping the Indo-Pacific open and free is important for both the countries. India and the UK are natural partners.

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