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Pete Hegseth Shangri La Dialogue US Indo-Pacific Defense Strategy: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a big statement regarding the security of the Indo-Pacific region. He has warned America’s allies that peace in the region can no longer be ensured through security meetings and discussions alone.

Hegseth further said that to counter China’s growing influence and its military expansion, allies will have to strengthen their military preparedness on the ground. According to him, a strong military force and deeper cooperation are essential to maintain stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

Demand for huge increase in defense budget

pete hegseth Suggested that America’s allies should spend about 3.5 percent of their GDP on defense. This demand is considered very important in the current global circumstances.

He clarified that peace does not come from mere words but from resources. For this, he advised countries to increase investment in resources like ships, submarines and modern defense systems, so that any possible aggression can be effectively stopped.

China’s growing challenge

Expressing his concern over China’s growing military power, Hegseth said that Beijing is rapidly expanding its military capabilities. However, he also admitted that the situation of communication between America and China has become better than before.

Citing the example of Japan, he appreciated how countries like Japan are strengthening their defense capabilities in collaboration with the US. On the sensitive issue of Taiwan, Hegseth avoided a direct answer and made it clear that there has been no change in America’s current policy.

Discussion about North Korea also

On this tour South and north korea The tension between the two also remained the center of discussion. Hegseth expressed the need for balance over the process of handing over wartime operational control to South Korea. He said that while carrying out this transfer, the role and responsibilities of the US military, deployed for decades on the Korean Peninsula, should be respected.

According to Yonhap News Agency, differences are emerging between the US and South Korea regarding when and how to transfer this control. Hegseth believes that only a precise balance between military plans and responsibilities can guarantee security in the region.