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US and India Strengthen Cooperation on Regional Security and Global Peace
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held extensive discussions in Washington, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing regional and global challenges. The meeting highlighted the growing collaboration between the two nations in crucial areas such as climate change, regional security, and strategic sectors.
Enhanced US-India Collaboration
After the meeting, Blinken emphasized the joint efforts of the US and India to tackle global challenges. “Together, the US and India are working to address regional and global challenges. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and I met to discuss our continued cooperation on the climate crisis and ways we can promote regional security and prosperity,” he said.
Ukraine Conflict and Global Peace
US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller added that Blinken acknowledged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine in August and reiterated the importance of establishing a just and lasting peace for the conflict-stricken nation. The ongoing Ukraine crisis was a key point of discussion, with both sides emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts and peaceful resolutions.
Strategic Bilateral Ties
Commenting on the robust relationship between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi, Blinken highlighted that it reflects the “value” both nations attach to their strategic partnership. Cooperation between the US and India has deepened in several areas, including space, semiconductors, and clean energy, positioning the partnership as a critical driver of regional stability and innovation.
Focus on Indo-Pacific and Regional Security
Jaishankar, who expressed his satisfaction with the discussions, noted that the talks covered a wide range of topics, including the situation in West Asia, developments in the Indian subcontinent, and the evolving dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. “Our discussions also covered deepening bilateral cooperation, the situation in West Asia, recent developments in the Indian subcontinent, the Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine,” he said.
Promoting Global Peace and Prosperity
Reflecting on the outcomes of the meetings, Blinken said it was an opportune moment to take stock of the shared initiatives between the two nations. “Coming off the UN General Assembly and the QUAD meetings, this is a good opportunity for us to take stock of the many issues that we are working together on — working together in a way that betters the lives of our own people and I think makes a positive contribution to the world,” he stated.
The meeting between Blinken and Jaishankar signals a continued commitment to enhancing US-India ties, reinforcing the shared vision of both countries for a stable, secure, and prosperous global order.
