S Jaishankar discusses bilateral issues with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The talks came as India and the United States are preparing for the next edition of the 'two-plus-two' foreign and defence ministerial talks.
Published: 04th January 2022 04:58 PM | Last Updated: 04th January 2022 04:58 PM | A+A A-
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (L) and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (File photo| PTI and AP)
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, covering a range of bilateral and global issues, including the situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
A broad ranging conversation yesterday night with @SecBlinken .
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 4, 2022
Covered current bilateral issues, Indo-Pacific and pressing global matters. Also exchanged New Year greetings.
The telephonic conversation took place on Monday night, Jaishankar said. "A broad ranging conversation yesterday night with @SecBlinken. Covered current bilateral issues, Indo-Pacific and pressing global matters. Also exchanged New Year greetings," the external affairs minister said in a tweet.
The talks came as India and the United States are preparing for the next edition of the "two-plus-two" foreign and defence ministerial talks. The "two-plus-two" dialogue is likely to take place later this month or in February in Washington.
