Tokyo: Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong shortly earlier than the Quad international ministers’ assembly and talked about deepening bilateral ties between the 2 nations. Jaishankar stated he and Wong additionally mentioned deepening sensible cooperation within the Indo-Pacific area.
In a publish on X, he stated, “This morning began off nice by assembly Australian International Minister Penny Wong in Tokyo. Talked about additional steps to deepen our bilateral ties, together with safety, commerce and schooling. Additionally mentioned deepening our sensible cooperation within the Indo-Pacific area.
Trying ahead to persevering with this on the Quad international ministers’ assembly quickly.” Earlier on Sunday, Jaishankar met his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Tokyo and expressed dedication to selling a free, open and affluent Indo-Pacific area. In keeping with a press release issued by the US State Division, in the course of the assembly, the 2 leaders mentioned upcoming alternatives to strengthen cooperation between India and the US on shared priorities. The US State Division stated in a press release, ‘Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met Indian International Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Tokyo. International Minister Blinken and International Minister Jaishankar reaffirmed the dedication of the US and India to advertise a free, open and affluent Indo-Pacific area.’ It stated, ‘Blinken and Jaishankar mentioned upcoming alternatives to deepen US-India cooperation on shared priorities.
Blinken underscored the significance of realizing a simply and lasting peace for Ukraine in accordance with the UN Constitution.’ Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that he and Blinken mentioned regional and world points. Jaishankar stated that he’s trying ahead to attending the Quad International Ministers’ assembly on Monday. The Quad is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan and the US. It’s dedicated to supporting an open, steady and affluent Indo-Pacific area. Additionally it is inclusive and resilient.