India and US army chiefs call for stability in Indo-Pacific region

Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande, left, speaks as Chief of Staff of the US Army Gen Randy George, right, looks on at the Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs conference in New Delhi (Altaf Qadri/AP/PA)

India’s army chief has said the country is committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific as global concern grows over Chinese influence in the region.

General Manoj Pande made the comments at the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference, hosted by India and the US, which is focused on boosting military diplomacy and collaboration as well as promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.