The India-US partnership is really a power for international good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin collectively referred to as on him after the conclusion of the ‘2+2’ ministerial dialogue.
Blinken and Austin on Friday referred to as on PM Modi and briefed him on their discussions within the ‘2+2’ format.
In a put up on X, Modi stated, “Glad to obtain@SecBlinken and@SecDef. The ‘2+2’ Format is a key enabler for additional strengthening the India-US Complete World Strategic Partnership. Our shared perception in democracy, pluralism and the rule of legislation underpins our mutually helpful cooperation in numerous sectors. The India-US partnership is really a power for international good.”
In an announcement, the federal government stated, “The 2 Secretaries briefed the Prime Minister on their discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, within the ‘2+2’ format.”
It stated that additionally they highlighted progress in numerous areas of bilateral cooperation, together with defence, semiconductors, rising know-how, area, well being, in a follow-up to PM’s state go to to the US in June 2023 and the assembly between the 2 leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction on the deepening cooperation in all areas and famous that the Complete World Strategic Partnership between India and the US is anchored in democracy, pluralism, and respect for rule of legislation.
In addition they exchanged views on numerous regional and international problems with mutual curiosity, together with the continuing developments in West Asia, the assertion stated.
“They emphasised on the necessity for continued shut coordination between India and the US on these points,” it stated.
The Prime Minister additionally conveyed heat greetings to US President Joe Biden and stated that he appeared ahead to continued exchanges with him.
On the ‘2+2’ dialogue, Singh, Jaishankar, Austin and Blinken held in depth deliberations to take ahead the India-US international strategic partnership.
