US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11 discussed India-US relations and their efforts to promote an open and secure Indo-Pacific region.
Antony Blinken also reiterated that they are looking forward to continuing their innovations in technology, clean energy, and space for a brighter future.
Taking on X, US State Secretary Antony Blinken stated, “In New Delhi I discussed with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi how the US and India are working to promote an open and secure Indo-Pacific region. I look forward to continuing our innovations in technology, clean energy, and space for a brighter future.”
In New Delhi I discussed with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi how the U.S. and India are working to promote an open and secure Indo-Pacific region. I look forward to continuing our innovations in technology, clean energy, and space for a brighter future. pic.twitter.com/yCDTBEkOgc
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 10, 2023
Antony Blinken and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin were in India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi.
PM Modi, after meeting US Secretary Antony Blinken on November 10, said that the ‘2+2’ format is a key enabler for further strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Calling the India-US partnership a “force” for the “global good”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the mutually beneficial cooperation between New Delhi and Washington is underpinned by their shared belief in democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law.
Antony Blinken and PM Modi reaffirmed the shared vision of India and the US for close partnership in the Indo-Pacific and on issues of global importance, the US State Department said in a statement.
India and the United States are promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific by strengthening the partnership through QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) with Japan and Australia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during the fifth 2+2 India-US Ministerial Dialogue held in New Delhi.
Citing examples, Antony Blinken added by saying, “For example, to combat illegal phishing, piracy, and drug trafficking. We’re also coordinating humanitarian relief and disaster response efforts in the Indo-Pacific…”
The dialogue provides a platform for top-level discussions between the US and India, where the leaders of the US and India discuss critical bilateral and global matters, with special emphasis on developments unfolding in the Indo-Pacific region.
(with inputs from ANI)
