New Delhi: The US has expressed its appreciation for India’s “elevated cooperation” in defending the liberty of navigation within the Pink Sea, the place the 2 international locations share a typical concern over the Houthi assaults that endanger the area. On Thursday, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a cellphone dialog and “mentioned the US and India’s shared issues over the reckless Houthi assaults within the southern Pink Sea and Gulf of Aden, which threaten the free move of commerce, endanger harmless mariners, and violate worldwide regulation”, in line with a press release by State Division Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Blinken highlighted the significance of the Pink Sea as a significant business route that helps worldwide commerce and “welcomed elevated cooperation with India in defending freedom of navigation within the area”, the assertion mentioned.
Jaishankar and Blinken additionally talked concerning the Israel-Hamas battle, efforts to forestall the escalation and enhance the supply of humanitarian help to civilians in Gaza. Blinken additionally mentioned Russia’s warfare of aggression towards Ukraine, the assertion mentioned.
In a submit on X, Jaishankar mentioned he had a “good dialogue” with “my good friend” Blinken.
“Our dialog targeted on maritime safety challenges, particularly the Pink Sea area. Appreciated his insights on ongoing scenario in West Asia, together with Gaza,” Jaishankar mentioned.
The Indian chief added that they exchanged views on developments pertaining to the Ukraine battle. “Wanting ahead to realizing our in depth cooperation agenda for 2024,” Jaishankar mentioned.
In a submit on X, Miller mentioned Blinken had a “productive name” with Jaishankar, “discussing U.S.-India partnership for shielding freedom of navigation in crucial waterways”.
