They discussed ways to expand cooperation between the two armies in specific areas in view of the evolving regional security scenarioChief of Army Staff Gen. M.M. Naravane held a telephonic conversation with his American counterpart Gen. James C. McConville on Tuesday, focusing on bilateral military cooperation as well as effectively dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said Gen. Naravane and Gen. McConville discussed ways to expand cooperation between the two armies in specific areas in view of the evolving regional security scenario. "General MM Naravane #COAS had telephonic interaction with General James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army #USArmy on Tuesday and discussed issues of bilateral defence cooperation," the Indian Army said in a tweet. In October last year, India and the U.S. sealed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) agreement to further boost bilateral defence ties.

Source: The Hindu May 12, 2021 10:59 UTC