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Blinken and Jaishankar reaffirm US-India cooperation on global challenges
Blinken praised the close relationship between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it highlights the value of the growing ties between the two nations.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. / Courtesy Photo/ Embassy of India, Washington DC
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met on Oct.1 underscoring the collaborative efforts of the two nations in addressing regional and global challenges during a high-level meeting in Washington, DC. The discussion focused on key areas of cooperation such as climate change, regional security, and technological advancements.
This visit marked Jaishankar’s first trip to the US since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s re-election for a third term. Blinken highlighted the importance of the US-India partnership in addressing international issues, stating, “Together, the US and India are working to address regional and global challenges. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and I met to discuss our continued cooperation on the climate crisis and ways we can promote regional security and prosperity.”
During the meeting, Blinken also touched upon Modi’s visit to Ukraine in August, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. “A just and lasting peace for Ukraine” remains a significant focus for both countries, according to US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller.
Blinken praised the close relationship between President Biden and Prime Minister Modi, saying it highlights the value of the growing ties between the two nations. He noted that this partnership is expanding in crucial sectors such as space, semiconductors, and clean energy.
Jaishankar echoed Blinken’s sentiments, expressing his satisfaction with the ongoing dialogue. / Courtesy Photo/ Embassy of India, Washington DC“This is a good opportunity for us to take stock of the many issues that we are working together on — working together in a way that betters the lives of our own people and makes a positive contribution to the world,” Blinken remarked, referring to recent diplomatic engagements, including the QUAD summit and bilateral meetings.
Jaishankar echoed Blinken’s sentiments, expressing his satisfaction with the ongoing dialogue. “Delighted to hold talks with Blinken in Washington DC. We followed up on the Delaware bilateral and the QUAD meetings. Our discussions also covered deepening bilateral cooperation, the situation in West Asia, recent developments in the Indian subcontinent, the Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine,” he said.
Following the official talks, Jaishankar addressed a gathering at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he commented on the progress made in bilateral relations. / Courtesy Photo/ Embassy of India, Washington DC
The US State Department later confirmed that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties and working closely on regional and global challenges. The meeting also aimed to further cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, a growing area of interest for both nations.
Following the official talks, Jaishankar addressed a gathering at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he commented on the progress made in bilateral relations. “I think, on the bilateral side, there is a lot that we have done since our last meeting, but there are global issues to discuss, including some of the events you mentioned today,” he stated, reinforcing the shared objectives of both nations.
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