US: EAM Jaishankar meets counterpart Antony Blinken for bilateral talks

Washington, DC [US], September 29 (ANI): Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a gathering together with his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington DC, and the 2 leaders affirmed hope for constructive outcomes from the bilateral talks.

Antony Blinken stated that the 2 leaders have had excellent discussions these days and is trying ahead for the talks.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome my pal and colleague International Minister Jaishankar right here on the State Division. We have now had excellent discussions over the previous couple of weeks, in fact on the G20, in New York and the Basic Meeting and I’m trying ahead,” Blinken advised reporters.

Jaishankar recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state go to to the US in June and stated that he’s trying ahead to Blinken’s go to to Delhi for the 22 dialogue.

“Thanks Antony, good to be again right here. And we in fact, had the Prime Minister right here this summer season. We thank the US for all of the assist on the G20 Summit and I truly look ahead to seeing you in Delhi for 22,” Jaishankar stated.

The fourth 22 dialogue between India and the US was held in Washington, DC in April final 12 months.

Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented the Indian facet and have been welcomed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.

Earlier within the day, Jaishankar met US Commerce Consultant Ambassador Katherine Tai and mentioned the increasing commerce and financial relationship between India and the US.

He additionally held a gathering with US Nationwide Safety Advisor Jake Sullivan. Each side acknowledged the super progress in bilateral relations this 12 months and mentioned taking it ahead.

The EAM additionally participated in a dialog with Assume Tanks about India’s rising position in international transformation.

Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations Basic Meeting in New York.

Notably, Jaishankar is on a go to to the US from September 22-30. He will even be addressing the 4th World Tradition Competition being organised by the Artwork of Residing. (ANI)