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US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has underscored India’s role as a preeminent U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific and the importance of working together to expand regional cooperation, including through the Quad group of countries (USA, India, Japan and Australia).
Secretary Blinken spoke on Friday with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar to reaffirm the growing U.S.-India partnership, said Spokesperson at US Department of State Ned Price.
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They discussed issues of mutual concern, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, regional developments, and next steps in expanding bilateral ties.
Both agreed to coordinate closely on global developments and look forward to meeting in person at the earliest opportunity.
(Written by MK, Edited by SSK)