High-Level Discussions: Jaishankar and Blinken Strengthen Indo-Pacific Strategy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a comprehensive discussion with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on bilateral, regional, and global issues. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' summit in Tokyo, focusing on advancing shared goals in the Indo-Pacific region amidst existing maritime disputes.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion that covered bilateral ties and contentious regional and global issues.

The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' gathering in Tokyo, underscoring the continued progress in their bilateral agenda.

Jaishankar expressed optimism about the discussions via a post on X, highlighting the productive engagement. He also referenced the Quad's strategic focus on keeping Indo-Pacific sea routes free from any influence amidst territorial disputes in the South China Sea, which involves China and multiple Southeast Asian nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)