S Jaishankar's Meet With Blinken, US Doesn't Mention India-Canada Row
Fri, 29 Sep 2023
India-US Cooperation in Defence, Space, and Clean Energy
India and the US, represented by S Jaishankar and Antony Blinken, pledged to strengthen their collaboration in defense, space, and clean energy sectors.
Diplomatic Meeting in Washington, D.C.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked on a five-day official trip to Washington, D.C., where he met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Fifth Edition of India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
India will host the fifth edition of the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, with the meeting scheduled for the first half of November.
Leadership in Delegations
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will represent the US.
Positive Tone of the Meeting
Both ministers expressed optimism about their discussions and the continuation of their engagements, building on previous interactions at the G20 Summit and UN General Assembly.
Groundwork for Upcoming 2+2 Meeting
S Jaishankar and Antony Blinken laid the foundation for the upcoming 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, reinforcing their cooperation in areas such as defense, space, and clean energy.
Wide-Ranging Discussion
The diplomats engaged in a comprehensive conversation covering topics related to India's G20 presidency and the development of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.