US Secretary of State Blinken to visit India on July 27-28, to meet PM Modi, Doval

New Delhi, July 24: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday officially informed that United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, is going to visit India and will discuss ways to achieve peace and stability in Afghanistan.

 

 

According to the MEA, he will visit on 27 and 28 July. "US Secretary of State, Antony J Blinken, will visit India on July 27 and 28," the MEA said.

 

During his visit, Blinken will also meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on July 28 and will discuss a wide range of issues including Indo-Pacific engagement and shared regional security interests. He is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a wide range of issues.

 

 

 

 

"Secretary Blinken''s visit is an opportunity to continue the high-level bilateral dialogue and bolster the India-US global strategic partnership. Both sides will review the robust and multifaceted India-US bilateral relations, and potential for consolidating them further," the MEA said in a statement.

 

"Discussions will focus on regional and global issues of mutual interest including recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indo-Pacific region, Afghanistan, and cooperation in the UN," it added.

 

 

During the press conference, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said is to reaffirm America's commitment to strengthening partnerships and underscore cooperation on their shared priorities.

 

"In New Delhi on July 28, Secretary Blinken will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a wide range of issues, including continued cooperation on COVID-19 response efforts, Indo-Pacific engagement, shared regional security interests, shared democratic values, and addressing the climate crisis," Price said.

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