Washington: Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a gathering along with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington DC, and the 2 leaders affirmed hope for constructive outcomes from the bilateral talks. Antony Blinken mentioned that the 2 leaders have had superb discussions these days and are trying ahead to the talks. “It’s a pleasure to welcome my buddy and colleague Overseas Minister Jaishankar right here on the State Division. We’ve had superb discussions over the previous couple of weeks, after all on the G20, in New York and the Basic Meeting and I’m trying ahead,” Blinken advised reporters.
#WATCH | Washington, DC: EAM Dr S Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. pic.twitter.com/HC7LCUkRSD
— ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2023
Jaishankar recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state go to to the US in June and mentioned that he’s trying ahead to Blinken’s go to to Delhi for the two+2 dialogue. “Thanks Antony, good to be again right here. And we, after all, had the Prime Minister right here this summer time. We thank the US for all of the help on the G20 Summit and I really look ahead to seeing you in Delhi for two+2,” Jaishankar mentioned.
Nice to fulfill my buddy US Secretary of State @SecBlinken at State Division at present.
A large ranging dialogue, following up on PM @narendramodi’s June go to. Additionally exchanged notes on international developments.
Laid the groundwork of our 2+2 assembly very quickly. pic.twitter.com/mOw9SIX1dO
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 28, 2023
The fourth 2+2 dialogue between India and the US was held in Washington, DC in April final 12 months. Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented the Indian aspect and had been welcomed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
Earlier within the day, Jaishankar met US Commerce Consultant Ambassador Katherine Tai and mentioned the increasing commerce and financial relationship between India and the US. He additionally held a gathering with US Nationwide Safety Advisor Jake Sullivan. Either side acknowledged the great progress in bilateral relations this 12 months and mentioned taking it ahead.
The EAM additionally participated in a dialog with Assume Tanks about India’s rising position in international transformation. Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations Basic Meeting in New York. Notably, Jaishankar is on a go to to the US from September 22-30. He may even be addressing the 4th World Tradition Competition being organised by the Artwork of Dwelling.
