India’s EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Blinken review advancement of India-US partnership

(Forelines): India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC on Thursday. The two leaders reviewed the advancement of India-US partnership over the last four years and agreed that collaboration has strengthened in various sectors.

S Jaishankar expressed confidence that relations between India and US will serve mutual interests and global good.

S Jaishankar wrote in a post on X, “Delighted to meet @SecBlinken yesterday evening in Washington D.C. Reviewed the advancement of India – US partnership over the last four years. Agreed that our cooperation has strengthened in many domains, just as our comfort levels have grown correspondingly. Confident that India-US relationship will serve our mutual interests as well as global good.”

S Jaishankar, currently on an formal visit to the US, met with India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, and Consul Generals from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, and Atlanta.

The officials explored opportunities to deepening India-US partnership, focusing on technology, trade and investments.

In a post on X, S Jaishankar said, “A productive day with team @IndianEmbassyUS and our Consul Generals based in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston and Atlanta. Discussed opportunities for deepening India-US partnership, focusing on technology, trade and investments. Also shared views on better serving the Indian community in the USA.”

Earlier, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Thursday. S Jaishankar stated that the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and exchanged views on current regional and global developments.

In a post on X, S Jaishankar stated, “Good to meet US NSA @JakeSullivan46 in Washington D.C. this morning. A wide ranging discussion on the progress of India-US strategic partnership. Also exchanged views on current regional and global developments.”

“He will be meeting counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a conference of the Consul Generals of India in the USA,” India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a previous statement. (ANI)

On Tuesday, senior diplomats from India and the United States held a meeting, during which US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma welcomed Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra. Verma emphasized their shared dedication to advancing India-US relations.

“Great to welcome Indian Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri & Indian Ambassador to the US @AmbVMKwatra back to @StateDept, alongside @DeputySecState Campbell. We look forward to continuing to grow #USIndia ties are rooted in mutual trust, shared values, prosperity for all,” Richard Verma wrote, while Sharing a post on X on Tuesday.

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