SOPA Images via Getty Images US Defence Secretary Mark Esper (R) and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (L) on October 26, 2020. After BECA was signed on Tuesday, several reports looked at how the agreement could help India keep an eye on and counter threats from China (seehere andhere). How will the four foundational agreements (BECA, GSOMIA, LEMOA and COMCASA) signed between 2002 and 2020 practically help India? Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) is last of the four foundational agreements. It is important to note that being a bilateral agreement, India is also expected to share similar data with the US, in the area of common interest.

Source: Huffington Post October 30, 2020 09:22 UTC