US Pacific Commander Says Canada, US Should Work ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ When It Comes to Military Priorities
U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says Canada continues to be a close and “indispensable” partner for the United States and that both nations are committed to common defence regardless of any ongoing political discussions. Paparo made the remarks while in Victoria for the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference co-hosted by Canada and the United States, delivering opening remarks Sept. 1 and speaking separately to reporters jointly with Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan on Sept. 2.
U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo described Canada as an indispensable partner, stating both nations are committed to common defense. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, Paparo emphasized that collaborative operations between the U.S. and Canada enhance deterrence. He encouraged finding overlapping areas of interest and capability to work together.
- U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo considers Canada a close and indispensable partner.
- Both nations are committed to common defense, irrespective of political discussions.
- Paparo spoke at the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria.
- He stated that joint operations between the U.S. and Canada compound deterrence.
- Paparo urged finding areas of overlapping interests and capabilities to work together ‘shoulder to shoulder’.
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