Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong shortly earlier than the Quad Overseas Ministers’ Assembly and talked about intensifying the bilateral ties between the 2 nations.
Jaishankar stated that he and Wong additionally mentioned deepening sensible cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific.
In a put up on X, he stated, “A terrific begin this morning assembly Australian FM @SenatorWong in Tokyo. Spoke about additional steps to accentuate our bilateral ties together with in safety, commerce and training. Additionally mentioned deepening our sensible cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. Sit up for persevering with this on the Quad Overseas Ministers’ Assembly shortly.”
Earlier on Sunday, Jaishankar held a gathering together with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Tokyo and expressed dedication to selling a free, open and affluent Indo-Pacific area.
In the course of the assembly, the 2 leaders mentioned upcoming alternatives to strengthen collaboration between India and the US on shared priorities, based on the assertion launched by the US State Division.
In an announcement, the US State Division stated, “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Indian Exterior Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar right now in Tokyo. Secretary Blinken and Exterior Affairs Minister Jaishankar affirmed america and India’s dedication to selling a free, open, and affluent Indo-Pacific area.”
“The Secretary and the Exterior Affairs Minister mentioned upcoming alternatives to deepen U.S.-India collaboration on shared priorities. Secretary Blinken underscored the significance of realizing a simply and enduring peace for Ukraine in line with the UN Constitution,” it added.
EAM Jaishankar stated that he and Blinken held talks on regional and world points. Jaishankar stated that he seemed ahead to attending the Quad Overseas Ministers Assembly on Monday.
Quad is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and america, dedicated to supporting an open, steady, and affluent Indo-Pacific that’s inclusive and resilient
