- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
INDIA’S external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday (12) met a delegation of the US Congress in New Delhi and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, including Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan.
Jaishankar tweeted after meeting the delegation led by Republican senator John Cornyn, “Pleased to meet US Congress Delegation led by Sen @JohnCornyn today in New Delhi. A productive exchange of views on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, including Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan.”
Pleased to meet US Congress Delegation led by Sen @JohnCornyn today in New Delhi.
A productive exchange of views on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, including Indo-Pacific and Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/fLm1igjt0x
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 12, 2021
The meeting took place at a time when India is holding talks with its allies over the security situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul in August.
In October, US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman reaffirmed Washington’s strong ties with New Delhi during a visit to India.
Underscoring the importance of the bilateral partnership, Sherman said the ties between India and the United States are rooted in their shared values and both believe in a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.
Jaishankar said he undertook useful discussions on the growing salience of the Indo-Pacific and related aspects of New Delhi’s foreign policy. The diplomat also appreciated the fact that many members took part in the talks and welcomed their inputs and suggestions.
He also chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for External Affairs.
“Chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for External Affairs. Useful discussions on the growing salience of the Indo-Pacific and related aspects of our foreign policy. Appreciate the participation of many members and welcome their inputs and suggestions,” Jaishankar said in a subsequent tweet.
Chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for External Affairs.
Useful discussions on the growing salience of the Indo-Pacific and related aspects of our foreign policy.
Appreciate the participation of many members and welcome their inputs and suggestions. pic.twitter.com/NxtO0LvyvF
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 12, 2021
In September, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi visited the US where he held bilateral talks with president Joe Biden and attended a summit of the Quad group that includes, besides India and the US, Japan and Australia.
