New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between New Delhi and Washington.
Taking to his official deal with on X, PM Modi mentioned the ‘2+2’ dialogue is the important thing to boosting strategic ties between the 2 nations.
“Glad to obtain @SecBlinken and @SecDef. The “2+2” Format is a key enabler for additional strengthening the India-US Complete World Strategic Partnership,” PM Modi posted on X.
Glad to obtain @SecBlinken and @SecDef. The “2+2” Format is a key enabler for additional strengthening the India-US Complete World Strategic Partnership. Our shared perception in democracy, pluralism and the rule of legislation underpins our mutually useful cooperation in numerous… pic.twitter.com/IGku8yJJsj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2023
Describing the bilateral partnership as a “power for international good”, he added, “Our shared perception in democracy, pluralism and the rule of legislation underpins our mutually useful cooperation in numerous sectors. The India-US partnership is actually a power for international good.”
Earlier within the day, the 2 sides got here out with a joint assertion after the ‘2+2’ talks, condemning terrorism and violent extremism, in addition to using terror proxies and logistical, monetary or navy help to terror teams.
The 2 nations additionally referred to as for the plotters and facilitators of the 26/11 and Pathankot terror assaults to be dropped at justice.
“India and the US reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai assault and the Pathankot assault and referred to as for bringing the perpetrators of those assaults to justice,” the assertion mentioned.
“The ministers additionally referred to as for concerted motion towards all terrorists, together with by means of designations of people affiliated with teams which might be listed by the UN Safety Council 1267 Sanctions Committee, comparable to Al-Qaida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed,” the joint assertion added.
The condemnation of terror was vital because it got here at a time when each nations have reaffirmed their dedication to face with Israel amid the continued floor offensive towards Hamas. The navy operations adopted coordinated terror assaults in southern Israel on October 7.
Secretary of State Blinken and Defence Secretary Austin led the American delegation on the ‘2+2’ dialogue whereas India was represented by Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Additionally holding deliberations on the prevailing humanitarian state of affairs in Afghanistan, the 2 sides referred to as on the Taliban-led administration to ship on their dedication to stop any group or particular person from utilizing the territory of Afghanistan to threaten the safety of any nation.
The 2 nations additionally referred to as on the Taliban to respect the human rights of all Afghans and uphold freedom of journey.
Notably, Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is headquartered in Pakistan, was behind the 26/11 terror assaults in Mumbai.
The assault on the Pathankot air base was additionally blamed on terrorists despatched from throughout the border.