New Delhi. 17 September 2024 . Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Lt Gen JP Mathew will attend the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence (IP-CHOD) conference in Hawaii from 18-20 September 2024. The gathering will bring together top military leaders from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss shared security challenges, enhance mutual understanding and foster military-to-military cooperation.
The discussions will be centered around regional security, counter-terrorism, maritime domain awareness and cooperation, and commitment to joint training and exercises.
The United States Indo-Pacific Command hosts virtual IP-CHOD meetings quarterly to provide a forum for open dialogue between military leaders and discuss the regional security environment. The in-person meeting is held on an annual basis.
The representation of the Indian Armed Forces in the event demonstrates our nation’s commitment to regional stability and security.