India and the US held talks in their 5th 2+2 ministerial to strengthen their partnership in defense, security, trade, and technology. They reaffirmed their commitment to a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific and discussed countering China's aggression. Counterterrorism, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and regional issues like the Russia-Ukraine war were also on the agenda. However, this was the first time the joint statement did not specifically name Pakistan in relation to terrorist activities.