Pentagon Investing In Long Term Ties With India: Lumpkin

The rebalance also reflects strong and longstanding ties between the U.S. and countries in the Asia-Pacific, where the United States has long supported security and stability with its military presence and partnerships, the official said.

Noting that the U.S. vision for the Asia-Pacific is an open and inclusive one, he said rising powers also have a special role to play in a future security order as they assume the responsibilities that come with having a growing stake in regional stability.

"To that end, a critical element of our long-term strategy in Asia is to build strong relationships with rising powers - including India and China," he said.

The Pentagon continues to engage with China, where their cooperation directly supports the maintenance of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific, and is a key component of its overall approach to the region, he said.

Adam Smith, the Ranking Democratic Member of the House Armed Services Committee, said Asia-Pacific region is vital to America's national interests, and it includes many essential allies and partners.

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