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20 Mar, 6 tweets, 2 min read
Welcomed US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at Ministry of External Affairs. A wide-ranging conversation on the global strategic situation. Look forward to working with him on enhancing our Strategic Partnership: EAM Dr S Jaishankar
Discussions marginally focused on strategic situation in Indo-Pacific. US side briefed about recent visits in East Asia: Sources on EAM Dr S Jaishankar & US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III meeting
Afghanistan was addressed in some detail. Assessments were exchanged on the peace process and the ground situation, as also the concerns and interests of regional powers and neighbours. EAM appreciated the Biden Administration’s engagement with India on this issue: Sources
Defence Secretary said that as the two largest democracies in the world, human rights and values are important to us and we will lead with these values: Sources on meeting between EAM Dr S Jaishankar & US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III.
EAM agreed and emphasised that a strong relationship between the two democracies was not only important for both countries but for the rest of the world: Sources on meeting between EAM Dr S Jaishankar & US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III.
Productive meeting today with EAM S Jaishankar. Grateful for opportunity to discuss opportunities to strengthen US-India strategic partnership & expand our cooperation with other regional partners to uphold peace & prosperity in Indo-Pacific&Western Indian Ocean: US Defence Secy

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