US State Secretary Antony Blinken stated that the US has deepened its partnership with India and elevated cooperation through the Quad with India, Japan, and Australia. The US has strengthened its partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region and is working on various initiatives such as producing nuclear-powered submarines with the United Kingdom and Australia. Additionally, the US has launched new strategic partnerships with Vietnam and Indonesia, a Defense Cooperation Agreement with the Philippines, and trilateral initiatives with the Philippines and Japan.