On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC. The leaders assessed the advancements in the India-US partnership over the past four years and concurred that collaboration had intensified in various domains.
Jaishankar conveyed optimism that the partnership between India and the US will be advantageous for both nations and contribute positively to global welfare.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Delighted to meet @SecBlinken yesterday evening in Washington D.C. Reviewed the advancement of partnership over the last four years. Agreed that our cooperation has strengthened in many domains, just as our comfort levels have grown correspondingly. Confident that the India-US relationship will serve our mutual interests as well as global good."
Jaishankar is presently on an official trip to the United States. During this trip, he held meetings with India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, as well as the consul general in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, and Atlanta. The authorities explored ways to enhance the India-US relationship, with an emphasis on technology, trade, and investment.
"A productive day with team @IndianEmbassyUS and our Consul Generals based in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston and Atlanta. Discussed opportunities for deepening partnership, focusing on technology, trade and investments. Also shared views on better serving the Indian community in the USA", the External Affairs Minister stated.
On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a meeting with United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington DC. Jaishankar mentioned that the two leaders engaged in an extensive conversation about the advancements in the India-US strategic partnership and shared their perspectives on recent regional and global events.