New Delhi, November 11: The partnership between India and the United States has emerged as a tremendous force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed after a joint meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. of. The meeting concluded the ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue, a format that has become a key driver in enhancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Visiting the X to share his views, Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction at receiving Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin. He stressed the importance of the ‘2+2’ format in further strengthening the multifaceted cooperation between India and the US. The Prime Minister underlined the shared values of democracy, pluralism and rule of law, which serve as the foundation of their mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields. According to Modi, the India-US partnership stands as a powerful force for global good.
In an official statement, the government revealed that Secretaries Blinken and Austin briefed Prime Minister Modi about their discussions with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the ‘2+2’ format. The statement highlighted progress made in various areas of bilateral cooperation, including defence, semiconductors, emerging technologies, space and health. These developments were seen following Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the US in June 2023 and his meeting with US leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the growing cooperation across all sectors and emphasized that the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the United States is firmly underpinned by democratic principles, pluralism, and commitment to the rule of law. The leaders also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest, with a special focus on ongoing developments in West Asia. He underlined the importance of continued close coordination between India and the United States on these matters.
The Prime Minister extended his warm greetings to US President Joe Biden and looked forward to continued exchanges with him. In the ‘2+2’ dialogue, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Foreign Minister S. The discussions between Jaishankar, Secretary Austin and Secretary Blinken included wide-ranging discussions aimed at advancing the India-US global strategic partnership.