Blinken, Austin to Visit India next week for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

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US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin are expected to visit India for the India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue. This visit comes at a time when there are ongoing international crises and challenges that require diplomatic and security discussions between the two countries. The 2+2 ministerial dialogue is an important platform for the United States and India to engage in strategic discussions on various issues, including security, defense, and regional cooperation.

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Schedule of India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin are set to visit India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
The Indian hosts for this important diplomatic meeting will be External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is scheduled to take place on November 9-10, and it follows Secretary Blinken’s visits to several other international destinations, including Tel Aviv, Amman, Tokyo, and Seoul.

This meeting will provide a platform for strategic discussions and cooperation between the United States and India on various issues. Blinken had visited India in March for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.

Agenda of the Meeting

The discussion will cover a wide range of issues, such as defense, nuclear policies, space collaboration, cyber security, visas, and health-related issues. Conversations will also focus on mutual concerns and global developments in the Indo-Pacific region, taking into account the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war.

India-US Relations Amidst Regional Challenges

Both countries are facing challenges due to China’s assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific region. India and China have been in a border standoff since May 2020, which adds complexity to the regional situation. The relationship between the US and China remains tense, with recent high-level meetings aimed at keeping communication open.

About India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

The India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a high-level diplomatic meeting between the Foreign Ministers and Defense Ministers of India and the United States. It is the highest-level institutional mechanism between the two countries.

Background & Objectives

The 2+2 dialogue was first held in 2018 and has been held annually since then. The dialogue is an opportunity for the two countries to discuss and cooperate on a wide range of issues, including defense and security, trade and investment, and global challenges.

The dialogue is also an important opportunity for India and the United States to strengthen their strategic partnership. The two countries have a shared interest in promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The 2+2 dialogue helps to advance this shared interest.

Last Meeting

The most recent 2+2 dialogue was held in April 2023 in Washington, D.C. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues, including the war in Ukraine, the global economy, and the Indo-Pacific region. They also signed a number of agreements. It includes a joint declaration on the India-US Strategic Partnership and MoU on defense cooperation.

The India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is an important forum for the two countries to discuss and cooperate on a wide range of issues. It is also an important opportunity for India and the US to strengthen their strategic partnership.

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