India-USA Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken to co-chair Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue with Indian counterparts today
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will co-chair the Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Friday (November 10, 2023).
"It will be followed by a bilateral meeting between Secretary Austin and Raksha Mantri. A number of strategic, defence and technology issues are expected to be discussed during the 2+2 dialogue and the bilateral meeting," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.
Secretary Austin last visited India in June 2023.
During his visit, he met Singh.
Meanwhile, Blinken arrived in India earlier.
A warm welcome to US Secretary of State @SecBlinken as he arrives in New Delhi to co-chair the 5th 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) November 9, 2023
The visit will give further boost to 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership! pic.twitter.com/8zY3qCIeF6
Sharing glimpses of his arrival in India, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote on X, "A warm welcome to US Secretary of State @SecBlinken as he arrives in New Delhi to co-chair the 5th - 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue."
He said: "The visit will give further boost to - Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership! "
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