5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: Antony Blinken Meets EAM S Jaishankar In Delhi | India News

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New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has arrived in New Delhi to co-chair the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Friday and held talks. It could also be famous that Blinken and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Delhi for the fifth version of the ‘2+2’ overseas and defence ministerial dialogue which is geared toward taking ahead India-US futuristic roadmap for deeper strategic cooperation. The Indian delegation on the talks shall be led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Jaishankar.

 

 

 

Welcoming the highest US official, EAM Jaishankar stated, “We had a very successful G20 Summit in September, and I do want to thank you, the US government and President Biden on behalf of Prime Minister Modi, because I think without the strong support which the US gave us, I don’t think we would have got the consensus and the outcomes that we did…”

 

Jaishanra added, “…This visit (of Secretary Blinken) has a particular significance because we need to follow up on PM Modi’s June visit and President Biden’s September visit. This is a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, so we take a broader view of what we are doing. As QUAD members, we will discuss the Indo-Pacific and finally, we will look at the global regional issues and what is happening in West Asia and Middle-East as it is a big concern right now. I look forward to discussing it and other issues with you.”

In his flip, Blinken stated, “It is always wonderful to be here in India. We are building a remarkable year of engagement…We have not only the strongest bilateral partnership we’ve ever had, but also a regional one, and indeed, a global one that was further evidenced by India’s leadership for the G20 this year. We have a lot to do, including with our defence colleagues. I think it’s further evidence of our resolute focus for the United States on the Indo-Pacific, our region for the future, the future is actually now, and we’re building it together with India…”

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi earlier stated Blinken’s go to will give an extra increase to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. “A warm welcome to U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken as he arrives in New Delhi to co-chair the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The visit will give a further boost to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership!,” Bagchi wrote on ‘X’.

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin additionally arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day go to to attend the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. He was obtained by his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. Following his India go to, Austin shall be travelling to Korea, and Indonesia as effectively. This shall be his ninth go to to the Indo-Pacific.

Austin was additionally given a guard of honour as a mark of respect for visiting US Secretary of Defence. “Wheels up at @Andrews_JBA en route to India, the Republic of Korea and Indonesia,” the Defence Secretary posted on social media platform X (previously Twitter).

“My 9th visit to the Indo-Pacific comes as the US, along with our allies and partners, continue to make historic progress toward a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he added.

The US State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel, whereas talking on Blinken’s go to to India, stated, “India is a country that we have a deep partnership with. He (Blinken) will be going for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue along with Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin. So I expect, of course, that deepening this security cooperation in partnership, will be, one of the many topics that are discussed.”

“It was something that was obviously raised during Prime Minister Modi’s state visit earlier this year. And I know the secretary looks forward to being there and in engaging directly, with his counterparts on this. But I will let the trip take place before we talk more about it,” he added.

5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: What To Expect?

The dialogue will present a platform for top-level discussions between the US and India, addressing crucial bilateral and international issues, with particular emphasis on developments unfolding within the Indo-Pacific area.

During his dialogue, Blinken and Defence Secretary Austin are anticipated to embody a large spectrum of points, together with strengthening bilateral relations, addressing international issues, and selling cooperation within the Indo-Pacific.

The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a diplomatic summit held yearly since 2018, with the Minister of External Affairs and the Defence Minister representing India and the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defence representing the United States. The discussions centre on widespread problems with concern between the 2 international locations. 





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