Jaishankar-Blinken Tokyo Meeting Emphasizes Indo-Pacific Prosperity

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Tokyo, committing to a prosperous Indo-Pacific. They discussed U.S.-India collaboration and regional issues. Jaishankar also unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi bust and highlighted the thriving Indian community in Edogawa, Tokyo.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo this Sunday, underscoring a mutual commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The discussion revolved around upcoming opportunities to bolster collaboration between India and the U.S. on shared priorities, according to the U.S. State Department.

"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today in Tokyo. Secretary Blinken and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar affirmed the United States and India's commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region," the U.S. State Department said in a statement. Blinken emphasized the importance of realizing lasting peace for Ukraine in line with the UN Charter.

Present at the meeting were U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. On social media platform X, Blinken remarked, "Met with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar to deepen U.S.-India collaboration and affirm our shared commitment to regional peace, security, and prosperity."

Jaishankar noted that their talks covered regional and global issues extensively, expressing anticipation for the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting. "Great to catch up with @SecBlinken in Tokyo today. Our bilateral agenda progresses steadily," he added on X.

The Quad, a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, aims to support an inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Freedom Plaza in Edogawa, Tokyo, accompanied by local dignitaries and schoolchildren.

Jaishankar further shared his appreciation for the renaming of a park close to the Indian community's heart to "Gandhi Park." He concluded his day by meeting members of the Indian community, celebrating the thriving cultural bonds in Edogawa.

(With inputs from agencies.)