Indian defence attaché now has unescorted access to the Pentagon, a top U.S. Defence Department official has said.
“Such a move is aligned with the trust and cooperation that we share with India,” U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on at a reception hosted by India’s Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu at India House on Independence Day on August 15.
“As of today, the Indian [defence] attaché team now has unescorted access in the Pentagon which is commencement with our close relationship with India’s status as a major defence partner,” Mr. Kendall said.
