Blinken and Austin’s India Visit: Anticipated 2+2 Dialogue Next Week

US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin are scheduled to visit India for the India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue, amidst ongoing international crises and challenges.

Participants and Schedule

  • US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin will visit India for the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
  • Indian hosts include External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
  • The meeting is scheduled for November 9-10, following Blinken’s visits to Tel Aviv, Amman, Tokyo, and Seoul.

Agenda and Discussion Topics

  • The dialogue will cover a wide array of issues, including defence, nuclear policies, space cooperation, cyber security, visas, and health-related matters.
  • Discussions will also focus on bilateral concerns and global developments in the Indo-Pacific region, considering the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war.

India-US Relations Amidst Regional Challenges

  • Both nations face challenges due to China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • India and China have been in a border standoff since May 2020, adding complexity to the regional dynamics.
  • The US-China relationship remains tense, with recent high-level meetings aimed at maintaining open communication channels.

Previous Interactions and Future Plans

  • Blinken previously visited India in March for the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.
  • India invited US President Joe Biden for Republic Day celebrations, aligning with plans to host the Quad leaders’ summit in January.

 

Piyush Shukla

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