JAISHANKAR, BLINKEN DISCUSS GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS AMID INDIA-CANADA ROW

Against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion on global developments with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken."

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During the recent meeting, between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the enduring significance of bilateral collaboration in key sectors such as defence, space, and clean energy. The discussions encompassed global developments, amidst a simmering diplomatic row between India and Canada related to the recent killing of a Khalistani separatist.

Jaishankar is currently on a five-day official visit to Washington DC. The meeting held at the State Department on Thursday was marked the highest-level interaction between the two nations since the recent G-20 Summit in New Delhi, where President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting.

"Great to meet my friend US Secretary of State @SecBlinken at the State Department today. A wide-ranging discussion, following up on PM @narendramodi's June visit. Also exchanged notes on global developments. Laid the groundwork of our 2+2 meeting very soon," he posted on X on Friday.

"Thank you to Indian External Affairs Minister @ DrSJaishankar for hosting @POTUSearlier this month. We discussed India's successful G20 presidency, creation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and the upcoming #USIndia 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi," Blinken posted on X.

The two top diplomats "discussed a full range of issues, including key outcomes of India's G20 presidency, and the creation of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and its potential to generate transparent, sustainable, and high-standard infrastructure investments," State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a readout of the meeting.