US-India ties: US State Secy speaks with EAM Jaishankar, reaffirms growing partnership
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a brief talk on Friday to reaffirm the growing US-India partnership and underscored the importance of working together to expand regional cooperation.In an official release, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said that both the leaders discussed issues including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, regional developments, and other bilateral matters.“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar to reaffirm the growing US-India partnership and discuss issues of mutual concern, including COVID-19 vaccination efforts, regional developments, and next steps in expanding bilateral ties,” the release said.Blinken underscored India’s role as a p