Srinagar, Jan 30: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Dr Jaishankar congratulated Secretary Blinken on his appointment and wished him success in his new responsibilities.
“Both
leaders expressed their commitment to consolidate and expand the
multi-faceted strategic partnership.They appreciated the robust defence
and security ties, growing economic engagement, productive health-care
collaboration and strong people-to-people linkages as its important
pillars,” the officials informed.
Recognising
the challenges of a post-Covid world, they agreed to work together to
address global issues, including safe and affordable vaccine supply.They
also reiterated their commitment to peace and security, especially in
the Indo-Pacific region,”. (KINS)