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India: In Light of the Challenging Global Situation, the Indo-Pacific Region’s Stability Is Crucial, Jaishankar

India: The stability, security, and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region should be ensured as the global scenario has become exceedingly tough, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his bilateral discussions with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday at the Pentagon.
“Therefore, I do share with you that the world situation has gotten much more difficult for a variety of reasons as a result of our meeting today and my presence here today. In particular, the Indo-Pacific region needs to ensure its stability, security, and prosperity, which is best accomplished by, among other things ” at the Pentagon’s opening remarks, Mr. Jaishankar remarked.

During the discussions, he also stressed the importance of fostering stronger military exercises and defence industry partnership between the US and India.

According to a briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, both leaders expressed a commitment to increase information sharing and logistics collaboration as well as bilateral defence cooperation to promote closer operational coordination between the US and Indian military.

Along with discussing new potential for bilateral defence industrial collaboration, Mr. Austin and Mr. Jaishankar also highlighted India’s contributions to the region’s security as a provider of security.

As the United States and India collaborate more closely in the fields of space, cyber, artificial intelligence, and other areas, the two sides are also anticipating the beginning of a new defence conversation later this year, according to the statement.

Additionally, Lloyd Austin and S. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of the growing cooperation between the United States, India, Australia, Japan, and European partners. Both leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating as steadfast partners to advance the United States and India’s shared vision for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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During bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at the Pentagon, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin harshly criticised China for “unprecedented provocations in the Taiwan Strait” and stated that India and the US, the two great democracies, are collaborating to create a brighter future for the Indo-Pacific as the world faces ongoing challenges to peace, security, and prosperity in the region and beyond.

“Our two great democracies are collaborating to create a better future for the Indo-Pacific-Jaishankar”

“Our two great democracies are collaborating to create a better future for the Indo-Pacific, and one way that we achieve this is through our bilateral defence relations. Pushing to increase our region’s prosperity for the Indo-Pacific Economic framework, the United States is working in India with a dozen other Indo-Pacific partners” said Austin.

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Austin also emphasised the present worries over maritime security in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific, referring to QUAD, the strategic coalition of strong Indo-Pacific democracies made up of India, Australia, Japan, and the US.

Additionally, Mr. Austin berated China for aiding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying, “The People’s Republic of China (China) is still standing by Russia despite its ruthless attack. Therefore, maintaining peace, security, and economic success in the region and abroad is a constant challenge.”

Notably, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin invited External Affairs Minister Mr. Jaishankar at the Pentagon on Thursday during an expanded honour cordon ceremony.

This meeting will take place the day before Mr. Jaishankar talks with Sec. Anthony Blinken of the US.

On Saturday in New York, the External Affairs Minister wrapped up the high-level discussion at the UNGA. In New York from September 18 to 24, Mr. Jaishankar was there.

Mr. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as well as other top Biden Administration officials in Washington. There will also be a roundtable discussion about science and technology in Washington.

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