U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue to Deepen Security Ties

U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue to Deepen Security Ties

U.S.-India 2+2 Dialogue to Deepen Security Ties

As the U.S. and India prepare for their upcoming 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi, the State Department has highlighted that deepening security cooperation will be a key focus. Set for Friday, the meeting will see U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin engage with their Indian counterparts, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Strategic and Defence Issues on the Table

The dialogue, a platform established in 2018, is designed for extended discussions on strategic and defense issues between the nations. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu has emphasized the importance of this dialogue in allowing high-level discussions on such crucial matters, with this year’s agenda set to cover a range of bilateral and global topics.

Global Conflicts and Regional Stability

The State Department has indicated that the current conflicts in the Middle East and the importance of preventing their spread will be an important subject during the talks. Additionally, discussions will also cover the Indo-Pacific region’s stability, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine situation, and bilateral issues that are central to both countries.

Anticipated High-Level Meetings and Summits

The dialogue precedes a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco. This high-level engagement will also influence discussions on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and border issues between India and China.

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