S Jaishankar
EAM S Jaishankar, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discuss ways to strengthen India-US ties
New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and new U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a telephonic conversation on Friday when the two leader expressed their commitment to consolidate and expand the multi-faceted strategic partnership.
"EAM warmly congratulated Secretary Blinken on his appointment and wished him success in his new responsibilities," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
The two leaders appreciated the robust defence and security ties, growing economic engagement, productive health-care collaboration and strong people-to-people linkages as its important pillars.
"Recognising the challenges of a post-Covid world, they agreed to work together to address global issues, including safe and affordable vaccine supply. They also reiterated their commitment to peace and security, especially in the Indo-Pacific region," read the statement.
Warm conversation with Secretary of State @SecBlinken. Congratulated him on his appointment. Look forward to working with him again. Agreed that we could build further on the solid foundation of our partnership. Also discussed our efforts at combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 29, 2021
Images courtesy: Antony J. Blinken from Wikimedia Commons, S Jaishankar MEA website
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