New Delhi, Nov 6 (Reporter) The 21st edition of India-US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was held here on Wednesday where both sides reviewed the ongoing defence initiatives and explored new areas of cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lieutenant General JP Mathew and Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Lieutenant General Joshua M Rudd, an official statement said. Both sides emphasised the importance of the Indo-US defence partnership and committed to strengthening this strategic relationship through proactive engagement and enhanced interoperability. They also reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the scope of Indo-US military cooperation with a shared understanding of the dynamic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including capacity building, training exchanges, defence industrial cooperation and the advancement of joint exercises that bolster preparedness for conventional and hybrid threats. The MCG is a landmark forum aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and fostering strategic and operational defence collaboration between the Armed Forces of both countries. The 21st MCG meeting represents a step forward in advancing the shared objectives of India and US to ensure regional and global security, counter emerging threats and build mutual capabilities...////...